As the holiday season approaches, a time traditionally filled with joy and warmth, many of you have reached out to ask how you can support the Blevins family during this incredibly difficult time. I have received countless messages of love, and I want to take a moment to express how deeply I appreciate each and every one of them. This page and this community wouldn’t be what it is without you. The kindness and compassion that have been shown to the Blevins family is nothing short of remarkable, and I know it has meant the world to them.

It has been over six weeks since the devastating loss of Branson Blevins, a young boy who fought valiantly against the odds. His journey has touched the hearts of so many, and his legacy continues to live on in the hearts of those who knew him. Branson’s life was one of courage and hope, but it was also one that was marked by tremendous pain and loss. Branson was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), a disease that no child should have to face. He fought bravely, undergoing treatment after treatment, and, for a time, he seemed to be winning the battle.

But as we all know, life does not always follow the path we hope for, and for Branson, after overcoming ALL, a new, terrifying enemy appeared: an adenovirus. This virus, which struck after Branson had undergone a bone marrow transplant in Italy, ravaged his body. His family, his doctors, and all of us who followed his story hoped and prayed for a miracle. But despite his tremendous will to live, Branson’s fight came to an end. The pain and the sorrow of his loss are beyond measure.

As we reflect on Branson’s journey, it’s impossible not to feel the depth of the loss felt by his family, especially his parents, Donald and Nichole. There are no words that can truly capture the pain of losing a child. There is no roadmap to navigate the heartache that comes with the death of someone so young, so full of promise, and so deeply loved. Donald and Nichole, along with their children Maddox and Maggie, have been forced to adjust to a new reality, one in which their beloved Branson is no longer physically with them.

While they are trying their best to adjust to this “new normal,” as many of you have asked how you can help, I want to share the most meaningful way you can support them during this season of grief. The Blevins family is asking for your prayers, your support, and your love, and they are deeply grateful for the outpouring of kindness they’ve already received. Many of you have asked how you can send cards and letters, so I wanted to make sure you have the address where you can send your messages of love and encouragement:

The Blevins Family
P.O. Box 19
Silverhill, AL 36576

This Christmas, let’s make sure the Blevins family knows they are not alone. Let’s remind them that Branson is not forgotten, that his story lives on in each of us who was touched by it. Let’s surround them with love and support, as they continue to heal from a pain that no parent should ever have to experience. Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy and togetherness, but for the Blevins family, it will be a difficult reminder of the child they lost too soon. Your cards, your letters, and your thoughts will be a small light in the midst of their darkness.

Donald, Nichole, Maddox, and Maggie are back in their home in Robertsdale, Alabama. They are doing their best to find their way through the overwhelming grief that has become their reality. As they navigate this new chapter of their lives, it’s important for them to know that they are not alone. That the love they felt for Branson continues to be shared, not only by their family and friends, but by an entire community who has rallied behind them. Let’s send them our very best this Christmas.

This year, let’s make sure the Blevins family feels the love, the compassion, and the strength of a community that refuses to forget Branson. Every note, every letter, and every message of support will help them move forward, even if just a little bit. The road ahead will not be easy, but with our love and support, they can take it one step at a time.

And while the holidays may bring pain, they can also bring healing. By remembering Branson and sharing his story, we keep his spirit alive. We honor his life by showing up for his family, by lifting them up in their time of need. Your kindness will help light the way as they struggle through the darkness of their grief.

As you consider how to support the Blevins family, please know that it’s not just about the material gifts we give, but about the emotional support and the love that we share. The Blevins family, and especially Branson, will always hold a special place in our hearts. The pain of losing him will never be forgotten, but through our shared remembrance, we can help bring a sense of peace to those who are grieving. Let’s come together and remind the Blevins family that their pain is not theirs alone.

The Blevins family will forever appreciate the love and kindness that is being shown to them. This Christmas, let’s make sure they know that we are all with them, lifting them up in our hearts and in our prayers. And let’s remind them that Branson’s legacy of love, courage, and hope will never be forgotten.