Little Oak Project | Big Tree Memorial Fund

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In 2023, BTMF expanded with the Little Oak Project. 

We've always been a family-focused organization with children at the center of our why, and we are grateful to continue to make a bigger impact than we initially imagined.

The holiday season can be challenging for many as the projection of what a “perfect” family looks like is all around us. 

Cancer has a way of really throwing that vision out of sync with reality, and childhood cancer is an entirely elevated level of “can this really be happening?”

It’s even harder when your kid is a spirited 8 year old boy diagnosed with blood cancer.

Today, Logan Smith is 10 years old and continues to go through various types of intense chemotherapy including oral, IV, and spinal. Some of these therapies are done daily. 

He is diagnosed with T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma, which is an aggressive type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Recently his chemo dosage was increased, which brings back too-recent memories of him losing his bright red hair, requiring monthly blood transfusions, and an appetite loss. The long term effects are unknown yet also include neuropathy, muscle weakness, lung damage, and bone weakening.

Yet Logie continues to strive forward with a brave face, holding the hands of his two sisters, Hartley (5) and Gracie (19), and joking with his brother, Jaxon (15). His parents, Erin and Brian, are advocating for him nonstop.


Unfortunately earlier this year, Logie’s family’s home was discovered to have hidden mold throughout. Since Logan is undergoing treatment, his immune system is compromised & any exposure to the mold is extremely dangerous. The Smiths had to discard all their porous furniture & belongings as well as move out of their home until necessary, and expensive, renovations can be completed.