Help Julie Win Her Fight Against Cancer

Two weeks ago, we received news every family hopes they never have to hear, but too many of us do. My mother, Julia Franklin, has been diagnosed with Stage 2B Cervical Cancer. We have been fortunate to catch it early, spending time in appointments with doctors for the last two weeks to concrete the best plan for her moving forward.

Her doctors have recommended a 10-week program of radiation therapies along with chemo.

My mum resides in Barbados, where a radiation machine is currently unavailable for this treatment. The simplest and what could’ve been the most affordable option is unavailable. Her doctors have referred us to a treatment center in Colombia, and they have been thankfully working fast to get her treatment started.

Those of us who have dealt with cancer know the greatest advantage is to treat this with urgency and begin at the earliest availability. We are reaching out to you, our loved ones, and our greater community for your help in supporting us through your donations, sharing the GoFundMe link to your own community, along with your encouragement and prayers.

If you haven’t had the privilege of meeting my mom, Julie is not only the light of our lives in the family but to hundreds of children over her 30-year tenure as a teacher and Principal of Wills Primary School in Barbados.

Our overall goal of 45k helps cover the ongoing cost of Mum’s treatment, lodging, and accommodations for the estimated 10 weeks we will be in Colombia. This is no small ask. Thank you all for your ongoing support of our family and for keeping us in your thoughts throughout this journey.