On December 1, 2021, at just 38 years old, my husband, Chas, was diagnosed with a WHO Grade 4 IDH-mutant diffuse astrocytoma. Over the next four years, he faced brain cancer with extraordinary courage, resilience, and grace through surgeries, radiation, chemotherapy, countless MRIs, and hospitalizations. On January 28, 2026, at 11:04pm, at the age of 42, he took his last breaths in my arms, in the house we made our home, surrounded by love. Chas was the kindest, smartest, most humble, and genuine person I’ve ever known. He loved deeply, lived fully, and inspired everyone around him with his strength, unwavering spirit, the sound of his infectious laughter, and the image of his cheeky grin that could brighten any room. Though his time here was far too short, his legacy of love, courage, and compassion lives on. Chas is forever missed, forever loved, and forever with us. In his honor, I also recognize every brain tumor warrior, survivor, caregiver, and family affected by this disease.