Help Alex to Travel, Inspire & Maybe Even Beat Stage4 Cancer

Hi my name is Alex, and I am fundraising so I can make lasting memories with my son Thomas and fund supportive treatments after I was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer last year at the age of 33.

In July 2024, what I thought was a back injury turned out to be cancer that had spread to my spine. A scan showed further spread of the disease and revealed a shattered T5 vertebrae which meant there was a real and imminent risk of paralysis. I was rushed to St George’s Hospital for emergency surgery at the end of term to stabilise my spine and debulk the tumour - a surgery that very likely saved my ability to walk. I thank God every day it was found in time.

As I lay in the hospital bed, I had plenty of time to reflect on what truly mattered in my life. Synchronicity unfolded around me. My thoughts were primarily of my son. In a single moment my priorities had realigned.

I missed Thomas with an ache I can't describe and those 3 weeks waiting for surgery that was cancelled by higher priority cases 3 times was agonising. All I wanted to do was get home to him. We'd had summer plans. A holiday to Crete we never went on. Camping in Scotland. But cancer had other ideas.

I felt a lot of guilt about my actions in the years since my primary diagnosis in 2021. I had been so focused on “fixing” my body with various healing protocols, that I had often lost the ability to be present and simply enjoy 'being'.

But I used those years to heal many deep traumas and strengthen my faith. And so now, I can face this challenge with iron clad inner strength and a peace that passeth understanding.

I don’t know how much time I have left, (though I remain quietly hopeful of a miracle,) but what I do know is this:

I see it as my duty to live the best life I possibly can with this incredible opportunity to be alive on this planet at this time.

I’m going to make as many magical memories with Thomas and show him how incredibly beautiful life can be when you surrender to divine will.

I’m going to inspire and help others cultivate a zest for life and love that I only found when someone told me my time here may be cut short.

Why We Need Your Help <3

My ability to generate income has been greatly affected by the demanding nature of living with a chronic illness and being a solo parent. Financial support for Thomas is viewed by his Dad as his last ditch attempt to control us, and sadly, my relationship of 3 years recently ended. So it's back to just us two again.

Living with cancer and trying to keep yourself well gets expensive FAST. Especially in a cost of living crisis.

So I’m asking for help to:

1) Raise the funds to travel with Thomas

2) Reduce financial stress so I can focus on making these incredible memories together

3) Access treatments not currently offered under the NHS

Any contribution—big or small—would mean the absolute world to us.

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Follow Our Journey

With my health a little more stable this year and there being no imminent risk of paralysis, I’ve decided to take a leap of faith and travel the UK and Europe as much as I can with Thomas. I'll have to always be back for appointments and scans, but I feel like it's now or never.

I've asked work for a sabbatical. I've told school he won't be coming back in September for yesr 4.

It is terrifying and exciting in equal measures!

We’re chasing sunshine, soul-healing, and sacred moments together and I’d love to share the journey with you and the things we have learned on the way.

You can follow our story on:-

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.gerrard1

TikTok - mindmedicineandmiracles

Instagram @awakenandheal333

And of course, I can update you here.

I’ll be sharing:

~ Our adventures

~ The ups and downs of life with Stage 4 cancer

~ Moments of joy, faith, and laughter with Thomas

~ Spiritual insights and sacred places we travel to

~ My work in dismantling fear around cancer and reframing it as an initiation, not a death sentence

~ Collaborations with my soul family members as we create soul-led resources for those facing illness, trauma, or spiritual awakening

I also dream to host healing retreats and circles for women—one day soon, if I’m lucky enough to still be here!

If my story inspires even one person to stop waiting and start living, then I’ll know I’ve done something meaningful.

So if you take one thing away from this story, let it be this:

Don’t wait until you're told you are dying to start living!

Life is weird and hard and beautiful, all at once, so squeeze joy out of every moment. Slow down. Laugh often. Forgive quickly.

And please—tell the people you love just how much they mean to you.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for caring.

If you can help us, thank you from the bottom of my heart. If you can’t donate, please share this with others or say a prayer for us.

With love and gratitude,

Alex xo