Heartfelt Gratitude from Olivia's Family

Dear Friends and Family,
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude and deep appreciation for your generous support of “Keep on SHINING Olivia,” throughout our sweet Olivia's challenging journey with this rare, progressive & debilitating Mitochondrial Disease. Your incredible kindness and compassion have been a beacon, a guiding light, helping to keep her spirits high even during the toughest times, while also uplifting her family more than you know, with your compassion.

Unwavering Support and Impact:
Each of you has played an invaluable role in this lengthy journey, and we are profoundly grateful for your unwavering support. Your love, encouragement, and willingness to stand by us have made an immeasurable impact on Olivia's life and our family as a whole. From the smallest gestures to the largest sacrifices, help with rides to doctors’ offices, meals dropped off during times of extreme illness, every act of kindness has been recognized, your prayers have been felt, all continuously contributing to her strength and resilience.

Looking to the Future:
As we look to the future, we know the road will be long, filled with fears, uncertainties, continued surgeries, and extensive challenges, however we find immense comfort in knowing we are not alone. You have all become a vital part of Olivia’s story, helping us navigate the ups and downs of daily life with hope, bravery, and courage. Your support has not only lifted Olivia’s spirits but has also strengthened our family’s bond , while deepening our faith in the journey ahead.

Celebrating Olivia's Joyful Moments:
We are especially thankful for the moments when Olivia gets to SHINE brightly at school, interacting with her peers and creating cherished memories. Ultimately, her health is her top priority, & she does an incredible job, however sadly this doesn’t permit time or health for sports or much social time outside of school, as she is busy with therapies, endless labs, scans, recovery from surgeries and more—topics that are far too difficult to address. Olivia’s campaign, "Keep on SHINING, Olivia," highlights how she so effortlessly radiates joy and positivity, thanks to the unwavering support of a compassionate community. Your encouragement allows her to share her famous hugs and smiles, lighting up the lives of everyone around her. She brings warmth to our hearts each and every day.

A Community of Support:
Truly, it does take a village, and we honestly feel beyond blessed to have found that in our family, friends who have become family, and our wonderful community at St. Gabriel's Church & School. On days when Olivia's Rays of Sun shine brightly as she attends class and enjoys her special moments, we cherish those beautiful Rays of Joy. Yet, like the Sun, Olivia also needs protection during cloudy and rainy days, allowing her body to recover and rejuvenate so she can SHINE brightly once again!!

A Heartfelt Thank You:
Thank you, from the depths of our hearts, for being such an important part of our lives and for sharing in the love and care we have for our sweet girl Olivia. We are all truly blessed to have you by our side as we continue this journey together and want to take this time to celebrate YOU!, as you have shown her so much love, compassion, and support over the years. You ALL help keep Olivia SHINING brightly as she can!!! Much love and heartfelt wishes of health and happiness for you, and yours. With all our love and deepest gratitude, always & forever!!

Love, Olivia’s Family-Anthony, Angela, Reese, Mia & Rocco Schneider 🙏💕☀️💚