Eja's Courageous Journey

On behalf of this wonderful family who we are blessed to be friends with thanks to our youngest daughters being best friends, I have started this GoFundMe to help them through one of the toughest journeys they've ever had to go through!

Please meet our dear Eja, a vibrant and energetic 14-year-old who is passionate about food, music, volleyball, her beloved dog Oreo, and spending time with her friends. Eja's infectious enthusiasm for life has touched the hearts of everyone who knows her.

However, on September 9th, 2023, Eja's world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer that originates in the cells that form bones. This devastating diagnosis came with further heartbreaking news - the cancer had already spread to her lungs, right lower femur, and a lymph node.

Eja's resilience and strength shine through as she embarks on her courageous battle. She was promptly admitted to the Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary to begin her gruelling fight against cancer.

Throughout this journey, Eja will be undergoing numerous chemotherapy treatments and surgery over the next 8 to 10 months. As a result, she will miss her entire grade 9 year, a time in a teenager's life that should be filled with friends, school, and laughter.

Eja's spirit remains unwavering, but the financial burden of this medical battle is taking a toll on her family. Her mother, Jen, has put her career on hold to be Eja's constant source of support during these trying times. Her father, Jon, and younger sister Isla are there as well every moment they can. The costs of treatments, travel, overnight stays, and other unforeseen expenses are mounting.

We, as a community, have the power to make a difference in Eja's life and help alleviate the financial strain on her family. Let's rally together to ensure that Eja can focus on what truly matters - her healing and recovery.

Please consider making a donation to Eja's GoFundMe page and share this fundraiser with your family and friends. Your generosity and support mean the world to this brave young girl and her family. Together, we can provide Eja and her family with the hope, strength, prayers, and financial assistance they need to conquer this battle.

Thank you for standing with Eja on her journey to recovery!