Life is tough and we always need a little inspiration. For us and many others that was Julia. She’s strong, thoughtful, intelligent, and she never needed a reason to always put others first. She overcame impossible odds throughout her battle with cancer. For someone like her, she was inspiring and her heart never stopped giving. She knew how to light up a room and turn the impossible possible in so many lives. She was a spark of life to those who met her. She never knew a stranger and always cared for and looked out for others, even the smallest of details. Her heart reached many. For those who knew her there was never a bad day when she was involved. Through comfort and health, she was always there and did everything she could, even more than we could imagine, to always help those she loved. And that's everyone she met on day one. She was a blessing to have in our lives and will continue in our hearts as a beacon of inspiration and hope that there’s always a better tomorrow.

It is with deepest sorrow to inform everyone that our beloved Julia was recently diagnosed with a form of aggressive Lymphoma which affected her brain. Julia fought as long and as hard as she could--as no one else could.

Her loving and caring family has been with her every step of the way to help her figure out her diagnosis and treatment. Her medical team was initially hopeful that this was a treatable cancer, and she respectfully wanted to keep things private. Unfortunately, the cancer was more aggressive than anticipated and we are all mourning her beautiful life now.

Needless to say, financial preparation for her ceremonies was not at the fore-front of anyone's mind.

She packed as much into her 29 years as she could. She was so passionate about her future, family and friends. Her warmth has touched the lives of friends she made into family from other countries. We're learning more everyday of just how many people know and love Julia.

The purpose of this go fund me is to help Julia's family give her the remembrance and celebration she deserves. Anything that you can give makes the biggest difference for them.

Thank you for loving Julia with us.