Help Jocelyn Recover & Keep Bijou Burning Bright.

Hi everyone, it’s Kelly. I’m organizing this fundraiser for my dear friend Jocelyn, who many of you know as one half of the incredible duo behind Bijou Candles, the small business she runs with her wife, Alaina.

A few days ago, Jocelyn had a serious accident—a trip and fall that resulted in a fractured radius (the bone in her forearm). She’s scheduled for surgery this Thursday and is now facing a long and difficult recovery.

As a fellow small business owner, I know how scary and stressful it is when something like this happens. I actually broke my wrist and had surgery not long ago, and the GoFundMe that friends set up for me was a lifeline—helping me stay afloat while I couldn’t work and giving me space to heal without added financial anxiety.

I wanted to do the same for Jocelyn, because I know firsthand how hard it is when you don’t have the kind of safety net that comes with a typical job or benefits. Bijou Candles isn’t just a business—it’s Jocelyn and Alaina’s livelihood, their passion, and something they’ve built together from the ground up. With Jocelyn sidelined, Alaina is now carrying the full weight of keeping things running, all while supporting Jocelyn through surgery and recovery.

This fundraiser will help cover Jocelyn’s medical expenses and give both of them a little breathing room to focus on what matters most right now—healing, resting, and getting through this tough time.

If you’re able to contribute, or even just share this link, it would mean the world to all of us. Let’s show up for Jocelyn and Alaina the way this amazing community always does.

Thank you so much for your kindness and support.