On July 30th, the Bentley family received news that no parent ever wants to hear: their sweet son, Zealand, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer.

Zealand is the firstborn son of Jackson and Faith Bentley. Many of you know Jackson as the Operations Coordinator here at Youth-Reach Gulf Coast, but his story with us goes much deeper. Jackson is a 2016 graduate of YRGC, and now serves with passion and purpose, pouring into the lives of young men walking through the same transformation he once experienced.

Jackson and Faith are treasured members of the YRGC family, and right now, they are walking through the unimaginable. Watching their adventurous, active little boy endure treatment has been heartbreaking, but they are not walking alone.

We are standing with the Bentleys and believing in the healing power of Jesus, the One who still works miracles. We invite you to join us in surrounding this family with love and support during this incredibly difficult season.