Tori’s journey with Stage 4 stomach cancer has been marked by courage, and girt. Since her diagnosis in late 2024, she has endured major surgeries, aggressive chemotherapy, clinical trial evaluations, hospitalizations, and complications that would shake anyone’s spirit. Yet through every setback, Tori continues to fight with determination and hope. This road has been long and physically exhausting. Extended hospital stays, travel for specialized care, ongoing treatments, and recovery at home have placed tremendous strain on Tori and her family. Through it all, Sean and her mom have been faithfully by her side. We are creating this page to surround Tori and her family with practical support and encouragement. If you feel called to help, you can do so through meals, donations to offset medical and travel expenses, or simply messages and prayers. Every act of kindness, no matter how smal, lightens the load. The Maakestads are such a wonderful family - so vibrant and wonderful example of what it means to live out a life of faith. Please help in any way you can!