Leading up to his diagnosis Noah was taken to the ER because he started crying due to pain after taking him out of the tub at bath time, prompting his mom to think he may have a urinary tract infection. His preschool teacher said that he had been complaining of belly pain earlier that day. He was taken to the urgent care first, where it was discovered he had a fever, with a negative urine test for an infection. It was recommended to take him to a children’s hospital. While at the ER, the dr did workup for an appendicitis as he pointed to pain in his right lower abdomen. They drew his blood, did an ultrasound, and he ultimately had a CT scan which revealed a tumor.

Noah was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma at the age of 3 on April 1, 2021. His treatment journey was intense, including chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant, radiation, immunotherapy, and multiple surgeries. After initially believing he was in remission, follow-up scans revealed relapses, leading his family to seek specialized care at top cancer centers. Despite undergoing various treatments, including experimental therapies, Noah’s cancer continued to progress. 

Noah never complained or resisted treatment—hospital life became part of his world. He found joy in video games, fully immersing himself in them during long hospital stays, often bringing smiles to doctors and nurses. Noah liked fighting battles whether it was in a video game or with his superhero action figures. What started with police officers being his hero ended with Noah being their hero.

Noah was preparing for a Car-T clinical trial when he developed pneumonia, leading to severe complications. Though he showed signs of improvement, his body could no longer endure the fight, and his family made the heartbreaking decision to let him go peacefully. Noah passed away, leaving behind a legacy of strength, resilience, and living life to the fullest.