October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a cause near and dear to my heart. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1977, at a time when survival rates were slim. She not only survived—she thrived—and taught me the importance of courage, compassion, and community.

Now, my dear Canadian friend Alice Lee needs that same support and strength.

Alice Lee was recently diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic cancer in her lungs. She was treated for Triple Negative Breast Cancer in 2023. It is the most aggressive type of breast cancer. There are fewer treatment options and it has a poor prognosis. The treatments did not work in 2023 and in October 2024, she fell ill with Dermatomyositis which has a strong link to cancer. Tests in March 2025 revealed tumors in her lungs which are from breast cancer. Like so many people, she finds herself caught between a devastating diagnosis and an impossible financial reality—no health insurance, no steady income, and no family safety net to fall back on.

Her Journey, Her Choice

After careful consideration and consultation with medical professionals, Alice has decided to pursue alternative treatment approaches that align with her values and quality of life goals. While this path may be different from conventional treatment, it requires significant resources for:

• Consultations with integrative oncologists and naturopathic doctors

• Nutritional therapy and specialized supplements

• Alternative treatments not covered by insurance

• Basic living expenses during treatment (rent, utilities, groceries)

• Transportation to appointments

• Essential medical monitoring and lab work

Why We're Asking for Help

Alice Lee has always been the person others could count on—volunteering in the community, helping neighbors and giving what little she had to those in need. Now it's our turn to surround her with the same love and support she's shown others.

Every dollar raised will go directly toward her treatment choices and basic needs, allowing her to focus on healing rather than financial stress.

How You Can Help

Whether you can contribute $5 or $500, every donation makes a difference. If you can't donate, please share this campaign with your networks. Your support—financial or otherwise—reminds Alice that she's not fighting this battle alone.

Updates and Transparency

We'll provide regular updates on Alice's progress and how funds are being used. Your generosity deserves complete transparency.

Thank you for considering a donation. Together, we can help Alice pursue the healing path that feels right for her while maintaining her dignity and hope.

"In our darkest moments, we discover who our true friends are. Thank you for being a light."

Suggested Donation Levels:

• $25 - Covers a day's worth of specialized nutrition

• $50 - Helps with transportation to appointments

• $650 - Supports one consultation with an alternative practitioner

• $350 - Covers a week of basic living expenses

• $500 - Provides comprehensive testing and monitoring