Hi, I’m Shannyn Caldwell.

On April 9th, the anniversary of the tornado that took my parents’ lives, I had planned to release my new book One Egg Noodles. Instead, that day became the start of a very different journey—I had a port installed for chemotherapy.

I’ve recently been diagnosed with Stage Four Triple Negative Breast Cancer. It’s aggressive, and the road ahead will be long and intense. As I begin this battle, I’m reaching out to my community for help with the mounting medical expenses that come with treatment—chemotherapy, scans, medications, and everything in between.

This isn’t an easy thing to ask, but every bit of support means more than I can express. Whether it’s a financial gift, a prayer, or simply sharing this page, I’m deeply grateful.

As a small thank you, anyone who gives $200 or more will receive a signed copy of One Egg Noodles—a book that means so much to me and carries a piece of my heart. But please know that any amount, no matter how small, is appreciated beyond words.

Thank you for standing with me, for believing in healing, and for walking this road with me.

With love and hope,

Shannyn Caldwell

Update from 6/19/2025

Hi, everyone! Thanks to your amazing donations, my mom has been able to purchase treatments and tools that greatly help her recovery. She's been getting chemotherapy every week, which has been hard on her body, but she is a FIGHTER.

Your donations have helped purchase treatments such as: acupuncture, a bio-mat, a juicer to help her get more nutrients in her diet, and much more. Your donations have also gone to travel expenses as she travels back and forth between her home, and MD Anderson, where she is receiving expert care. These things wouldn't be possible without you.

Signed copies of her book have begun to ship. If you've donated at least 200 dollars, and haven't sent me your address yet, please do so to get your copy.

I cannot express my thanks enough. Your help supporting my mom has made all the difference. To all donors, thank you.

With love,

Alex Biedenbach