
Ciara had been a perfectly healthy and joyous child growing up, until the end of 2022. She first started experiencing dizzy spells, followed by constant nausea, throwing up bile every morning, double-vision, slurred speech, and partial facial paralysis. We sought help from doctors for 7 months. We pleaded for tests to be ran and scans be done. Bloodwork was conducted on multiple occasions and a CT scan was performed during Ciara’s spring break. All in which was found to be cleared and normal. She was thought to have vertigo to which an ENT specialist said what she has is not vertigo. Thereafter, doctors diagnosed Ciara with anxiety and depression as everything else was normal. Months went by and the symptoms did not improve. Ciara finally started having partial facial paralysis. Upon further advocation and pushing for answers we demanded a MRI be performed.

On Tuesday, February 6th, 2024, Ciara succumbed to DIPG with her family and friends at her side. Her passing will leave a void that will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved her.
The Tomlinson family will forever be grateful for the support and love shared during this challenging time. All of the support given to Ciara will never be forgotten.