We’re very sorry to share that Lincoln passed away on the 29th of May 2026 at just 8 years old. We are sharing his cancer journey with his family’s blessing to continue his legacy of courage, bravery, and love.

When he was just 3 years old, Lincoln’s parents noticed that he was growing increasingly tired. When he started asking to eat meals and snacks lying down, his concerned parents rushed him to the doctor.

Shortly after, in 2021, Lincoln was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Lincoln endured 2.5 years of treatment, which finished in the summer of 2023. Unfortunately, that was far from the end of his cancer journey.

Nearly 2 years after he finished treatment for ALL, Lincoln went to the doctor for routine three-monthly bloodwork.

The tests showed cancer, again.

In May 2025, Lincoln was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) – a rarer and more aggressive form of leukemia.

Doctors told his parents that this second diagnosis was the result of treatments that Lincoln had received following his first diagnosis 4 years earlier. 

As his mom told us, “I remember signing those papers that told us about the risks, but in that moment, you’re just desperate to save your child. Now we’re paranoid, we’re doubtful, we’re second guessing every move we make.”

Treatment for AML was much harsher for Lincoln. He did not tolerate the medications as well, his appetite decreased, he experienced leg pain, and he had to spend more time in the hospital. After 3 rounds of chemotherapy, doctors told Lincoln’s parents that his cancer was “refractory” which meant that it wasn’t responding to treatment.

On this journey, during which he endured more than most adults will experience in a lifetime, Lincoln continued to grow into an incredibly caring and sensitive little man. Doctors commented that he would always say “please” and “thank you.”

In Lincoln’s own words, “I get tired at times and my strength is not always 100%. Mentally I am a warrior and I use humor and love to get through.”

When asked what his advice was for other kids fighting cancer, he said, “When you are scared to do something, do it and you will realize it was not so bad.”

Lincoln’s parents and care team had to look far and wide to find treatment options. 

He received a drug called azacitidine which slowed the growth of his cancer enough for him to undergo a bone marrow on transplant with his mom’s cells on November 19, 2025 – also his parents’ 15th wedding anniversary.

For the 4 months that followed, he was in remission and feeling great, however a bone marrow biopsy in early March 2026 showed that he had relapsed. Lincoln then did another round of freezing chemo and was due to start a 6-week protocol that included CAR T-cell therapy and another transplant but with cord blood.

Before that protocol could start, Lincoln passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Friday the 29th of May, with his loving family by his side. 

He will be remembered as a sensitive soul who cared deeply for people, always with a kind word for other kids in the hospital playroom, or his parents when he noticed they were going through a tough time. 

This warrior battled so bravely, and his legacy will live on. He is deeply missed by his little brother Gunnar, his parents, and all who knew and loved him.

Lincoln was keen to be a GCC ambassador because “we need to get rid of cancer in children.”

This September, we’re going to ride for Lincoln to honor his memory and help all kids fighting cancer!