The Frank Family is in need of love and support as they start the long journey against cancer with their 10-year old daughter, Charlotte, a fifth grader at Copeland Manor School. Charlotte had a fall during soccer in mid-October which led to increasing back pain in the coming days and weeks, sleepless nights, x-rays and other routine testing.
After another sleepless night and no answers to what was causing Charlotte’s increased pain, her doctor recommended they head to Lurie’s Children's Hospital in Chicago for more testing on November 13, 2022. After an MRI in the ER that night, a large mass was detected near Charlotte’s spine. More tests the following days confirmed that the mass was a rare type cancer that affects mostly children.
Charlotte has a quiet strength and a quick-witted sense of humor. Along with her gorgeous wide smile and determination in everything she does, we know that she will overcome this diagnosis with the help and love from family, friends and the Libertyville community.
All proceeds from t-shirt sales will go directly to Charlotte's Go Fund Me.
To follow Charlotte's journey, please find her on Caringbridge, https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/charlottestrong
Copeland Families: All proceeds from our Family Fun Night on February 10th will also go to Charlotte's Go Fund Me. We ask that everyone wear their t-shirts in support of Charlotte and the Frank Family.