Vivianna Willow was diagnosed with leukemia in February of 2024 and, after 8 days of treatment, came home to be with her brother and twin sister and continue treatment from home. The very next night, we rushed her to the hospital, and before we could process what was happening, she went home to be with Jesus.

 

Pretty quickly afterward, we knew we wanted to start a foundation, a place where we could spread the joy she had with as many people as possible. Vivi had such a heart for God and loving people. Even in the hospital, she wore a smile and didn’t let life’s obstacles get her down. We want her to look down and be proud of the way we are choosing joy and spreading love on this side of heaven. So that’s the mission.

 

We’re going to celebrate as many kids as we can for their perseverant, joyful spirits, their kindness, and the way they love each other. We’re going to honor the kids and families working hard to make a difference in this world while we’re here. Here’s to reminding ourselves and everyone around us that we can’t always change what happens to us, but we can choose how we respond. Here’s to living with a child-like Joy, a whimsy like Vivi had. We’re living like Viv and living for Jesus.