Hi, I’m Gillian. At 21 I was told words no one that age should ever hear: stage‑4 colorectal cancer. It’s spread to my liver, lungs, lymph nodes and abdomen. I’ve fought with chemo after chemo and will begin palliative radiation to ease pain in my leg from a growing tumor — but the truth is time feels fragile, and some of the dreams I’ve carried my whole life could slip away if I don’t act now. I refuse to let this diagnosis steal the rest of my story. I’ve already jumped out of a plane — checked skydiving off my list — and felt more alive than ever. What I want now is to make more memories: to stand under the northern lights in Reykjavík, walk on Iceland’s black sand, see a Broadway show with my family, feel the roar at Niagara Falls, dance at the concerts that make me feel myself, and stand beside my best friend on her wedding day. These aren’t just trips; they’re chances to laugh until it hurts, to hold my people close, and to leave behind a life full of stories. We need help to make it possible. Your gifts will pay for travel, accessible transportation, caregivers to travel with me, tickets and experiences, and the extra medical and palliative costs insurance won’t cover. Every dollar brings a dream closer — a photo, a whispered memory, a hand held through something beautiful. If you can’t give, sharing this campaign means the world. Thank you for reading, for caring, and for helping me fill my last chapters with light. I promise to share every moment with you.