In late August 2025 Mrs. Elana Perez, a wife, and mother of three children, and two grandbabies, had a routine breast exam with a resulting diagnosis of stage 1 breast cancer. This news has been exceedingly overwhelming.

Mrs. Elana has spent her life devoted to raising their children, working several jobs most of her career, and lovingly giving back to those around her.

She's been graciously assisting her husband, Professor William (Bill) Perez, in coaching Jiu-jitsu and self-defense to children and adults in our local community, as well as offering the much needed help working in the evenings as a secretary and an accountant at their academy.

After this diagnosis, Mrs. Elana has had to pause most of her work in order to get the medical testing and treatment that she is in need of. And with the uncertainty of what lies ahead, the journey to recovery is daunting. These initial weeks alone have been mentally, physically, and financially draining.

With regards to Elanas treatment plan things have been moving quickly. Mrs. Elana is has had several mammograms and genetic mutation breast cancer testing. Last week she had an MRI, as well as radiation and chemotherapy testing. This week Mrs. Elana has had two separate EKG's to get her cleared for surgery. She's scheduled for a lumpectomy surgery in mid-September. Mrs. Elana will require targeted radiation therapy, hormone therapy and medications to offset the side-effects of some of the prescriptions. Her treatment plan continues to develop as new test results become available.

Please, as the "Jiu-jitsu ladies" fundraising campaign team, consider contributing to help ease this family's financial strain as they focus on treatment and healing.

Take a few minutes to pray and donate to help Elana and her family in this time of need. Also, please share this campaign page link with your family and friends on social platforms.

All donations will go directly toward covering medical expenses not paid by insurance, out-of-network specialists, help offset lost wages for the family, and manage household bills.

We are deeply grateful for your prayers, support, and generosity for Mrs. Elana and her family.

May God richly bless you!

"...remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35

"Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God." Hebrews 13:16

With heartfelt gratitude,

Ashley, Elizabeth, Tiana, and Yana