For Yuli

Yuliya is truly one-of-a kind; she’s one of the most caring humans any of us have ever had the good fortune of meeting. With the kindest spirit, true thoughtfulness, a dark-ass sense of humor, and a contagious laugh, Yuliya shines, and we're all better for knowing her.

Two years ago, she began a battle with breast cancer and she came out the other side with a grace and laugh that we've all admired. She would definitely argue that she was not graceful or joyful. But that's Yuli. With rounds and rounds of treatment, frustrations and complications, she fought. She was exasperated, but she fought. And then, she was in remission.



And while it hasn't been easy for Yuliya since - the fear of relapse and endless doctor's appointments to remind her what she lived through - Yuliya grabbed her life by the horns. She seized the damn day. And we've celebrated alongside her. Or, we tried to. She still was late to her surprise 30th birthday and ended up surprising all of us when she showed up.

Sadly, it is with absolute bravery that on Friday the 25th, Yuliya will begin treatment for cancer once again. Because of a variety of factors that further complicate her diagnosis, she will be going through rigorous clinical trials and we want to support her however we can. We may not be oncologists, but we sure can rally.

Funds raised are for Yuli's discretion - medical expenses, the incidentals that come with treatment (specific diets, etc.) and anything she needs to make this challenge a bit more comfortable.

Thank you so much for all of your support.