
Help Liz "Bannish" Breast Cancer
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Our dear friend Liz Bannish has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and those of us close to her, to no one’s surprise, are doing everything we can to rally and show up for her during this time. Despite the startling diagnosis and the difficult road ahead, we are grateful and relieved that Liz, grade A bad-ass that she is, has a great prognosis and will get through this with our help. While processing this news is challenging, one thing has become clear: gathering support from those close to her will greatly aid in her recovery.
We're initiating this GoFundMe campaign to gather around Liz, uniting her community to provide support during this time as well as allowing her the rest and recovery she needs to heal. Liz is preparing for upcoming surgery and will need to take time off work to recover, resulting in a significant loss of income. The expenses of medical bills, therapies, holistic treatments, supplements, travel, and other unforeseen costs add up quickly. This would place an overwhelming strain on anyone, especially an artist like Liz, whose livelihood depends on her physical and creative abilities. Even though we’ll probably have to yell at her a lot to not over-do it and keep her out of the shark-tank for a while, it’s imperative that Liz not over-extend herself while she recuperates.
To know Liz is to love her, and for any one of us who has ever gone through a hard time, if Liz is in your life, then you already know she has your back. Scrappy and tough as she is, she needs our help right now and this is a moment for us to give what we can, in whatever way we can, as many of us know (and have experienced) her doing the same for us. Whether you've encountered Liz through her expertly led printmaker classes, seen her fearlessly volunteering at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk swimming among sharks, or simply shared a moment with her by the ocean or at a punk show, you've experienced firsthand the vibrant passion that fuels her creativity. Now, as Liz faces the daunting challenge of kicking cancer’s ass, we, her community, have the opportunity to rally around her and demonstrate our unwavering support.
By joining forces, we can raise sufficient funds to provide Liz with significant relief. No contribution is too large or too small to aid one of the brightest lights in our world. If you can’t support her financially at this time, spread the word if you can, and do check in on her and let her know you’re thinking of her. Heady/weird sci-fi novel/film recommendations also enthusiastically accepted at this time.
Thanks so much everyone!
Signed,
Friends of Liz
Fundraising team (5)
Liz Bannish
Organizer
Norwalk, CT
ELIZABETH BANNISH
Beneficiary

Michelle DeWyngaert
Team member
Lauren Singer
Team member
Sam Leaden
Team member