Jen is the single mother of two sons, one of whom has autism. She is an amazing, doting mother whose entire life and identity revolves around wanting to do the best job she can raising her boys.

Jen was diagnosed with colon cancer in December 2022. She was in treatment for 18 months, which included multiple rounds of chemotherapy, radiation, two surgeries, and a temporary ostomy. In June 2024, Jen was told she was cancer-free and rang the bell after her last chemo treatment. Three days later, she learned that the cancer had spread to her lung, so she immediately returned to treatment. Since her second diagnosis, treatment has left her too sick and exhausted to work.

Having no break in between diagnoses and jumping right back into treatment has been a hard pill to swallow.

Jen recently learned that the cancer had spread throughout her lungs and is in her bones.

Jen is a courageous, selfless, resilient, and graceful woman. Her driving force is being a mother to her boys. If you do not know how difficult her life is, you would never know upon meeting her. She never complains or seeks sympathy. Jen is a warrior and just trying to make the most of her time with her boys.

We are fundraising to support Jen and her family during this incredibly challenging time.