Shay Robinson

The following is being shared per Ellie's request: ​ The expectation is that Ankush will pass away later this evening. She wants to give all of you an opportunity to say goodbye. She has been selfless enough to welcome you to call her phone and share anything you'd like with Ankush with the understanding that he will be unable to respond. You may also text her and she will read it to him or send a voice message. Please remember to add your name. Reaching out any time between now and 8pm is...

An update from Ellie late yesterday! What a wonderful, blessing day on this special Easter Sunday!! For the first time since we've been in the hospital, Ankush was able to hold his head straight up while he was having breakfast!! He also ate much more than yesterday, and could stand up (still need some support, but it’s a very big improvement!!). He stayed awake a lot longer than yesterday, and we did thumb war using his right hand. I could feel his strength on right hand has improved a lot...

Some updates for today! Ankush was on the surgery schedule, but the doctors have decided to pause for now to give him the best possible chance at recovery. Some of the immunotherapy medications he was taking could interfere with healing, so those are being adjusted. He also needs to be a bit more coherent, and the steroids appear to be helping with that. At this point, surgery is still expected to take place within the next week or so. With the surgery postponed, the hope is that he’ll be...