Dear Friends & Family, As most of you know, I’ve been dealt a wild card recently. No one wakes up one morning expecting to be diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, but that’s what happened. Up until that point I was doing work I enjoy-working with kids. I’ve never been one to ask for a handout. I’ve always worked hard and found a way to support myself and my family. However, change is unavoidable: in fact, it’s the only thing you can guarantee in life. I’ve been forced to change everything to accommodate for my healing. I am a fighter and warrior of a woman, daughter, mother, aunt, sister, grandmother, and friend. I am coming out of this journey as a stronger, more resilient and ever beautiful version of myself. I am courageous and brave. Being honest and vulnerable like this isn’t easy but it’s the best route to take. I need your help in my healing journey. Going through chemo has taken its toll on me in many ways-most specifically my financial productivity. I am simply unable to do my work and my income is at a standstill. I’m grateful for my family and friends who continue to be by my side always. I can genuinely use all the help I can get right now. My healing journey continues and I’m doing my best to recalibrate and adjust my life accordingly to meet my new needs. I need to find a new job once I am able to work again. As my doctors have informed me, I will be immunocompromised, meaning I will be more susceptible to infections and bacteria. My white blood cell count will be low and it will be a risk to work among kids again. I know I am not alone in this. I have so much gratitude for each and every one of you. We are in this together: you’re all a shining light on my path. If you are able to spare any amount at all to help me make ends meet please do so. Thank you so much for your continued love and support during my healing. Love always, Elsa