Help Kirsten Fight Stage 3 Cervical Cancer

Today we are reaching out for urgent financial support, for our dear family member and friend Kirsten, who has recently been diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer. Kirsten, at 33, faces a tough battle ahead and has already suffered from the emotional and physical toll of this diagnosis. We're rallying together to raise funds to cover Kirsten's medical expenses, her rent, and groceries during this difficult time. Our hope is that if Kirsten can be relieved of this financial stress she can focus her energy on treatment and beating cancer. Any money you have to spare would help and be greatly appreciated.

A month ago Kirsten received the diagnosis that she has cervical cancer and that it has grown outside her cervix and up her uterus and into multiple lymph nodes. The doctor has informed her that currently this is a cancer fight that is curable. However, due to the active nature of the cancer spreading there is a small window of time for treatment before it metastasizes to the rest of the body and would be incurable. Kirsten will soon begin a rigorous 7-week treatment plan of external and internal radiation and chemotherapy in Portland, Oregon. Already, she's taken time off work for appointments, and more time off will be needed as treatment progresses.

Kirsten's health insurance will cover much of her medical bills, as currently her plan is capped at $5,000 out of pocket max. Due to the fact that her insurance restarts again at the beginning of the year in the middle of her treatment she will then incur another $5,000 out of pocket max for a total of $10,000 for her medical treatment alone.

 We've started this GoFundMe to gather $15,000 and ease Kirsten's money worries while she gets better. These funds are like a safety net, giving Kirsten the space to put all her focus on healing up.

How You Can Help:

Pitch In: Any amount, big or small, makes a real difference in Kirsten's recovery.

Tell Others: Spread the news by sharing this campaign with your friends and family.

Kirsten is an amazing person with a big heart, and she could use our help. Let's team up, show her some love, and make her journey back to health a bit smoother. Together, we've got the power to help Kirsten face this challenge and get back to a life she loves.

Kirsten shares her heartfelt message: "Over the past few years I’ve been on a journey of healing. Loving myself has never come easy and having healthy coping mechanisms were few and far between. This year things were finally starting to click. Healthy eating, 4 days a week exercise routine of CrossFit and strength training, 2.5 years sobriety, and a career back on track after Covid. This was the first summer in my life I wore a two piece and felt comfortable in my skin, beautiful and strong. Then my cancer diagnosis hit this month and the rug felt ripped out from under me. The treatment chemo and radiation will make me infertile, I’ll go through early menopause and a potential laundry list of other lifelong side effects. I’ve always wanted to be a mom and this has crushed a part of my soul. Before this I didn’t know it was possible to have feelings cut so deep. Unfathomable. I’m only 33 and this was not suppose to be apart of my story. Now here I am. Looking back over my life I’ve made a lot of mistakes, sat in insecurities and settled for things less than I deserved because of fear. Everything feels different now, stripped down and raw. Like I have a second chance to rewrite the book. Time feels special. Choices now feel obvious. The thing I’m most grateful for are the relationships in my life, all you amazing people that I’ve met on my journey. All the precious memories of pure connection and love. From the one time hang out, to the lifelong friends, and my wonderful family. Wish all the people in my life could know how much I deeply love them and that I’m so happy we met! When treatment starts at the end of the month I’m shedding the old me and stepping into my full potential. It will be a beautifully epic new time that will be greater than I ever dreamed of. Sometimes you have to trash the painting you thought your life would be, and strap onto the rocket that’s exploring a limitless universe..."

Thank you for standing with Kirsten.