Our treasured friend and deep holder of many has been caring for her mother, Judy, through her health journey for the past 13 months near Baltimore, MD. Judy has been given a couple months to live. While Judy is now in hospice and has some support, Kim has been leading her daily care on her own for the past year.

In September of 2024, Kim secured her home and car in Massachusetts, not knowing how long she would be needed in Maryland, but clear in her conviction to be there. Judy had already been having mobility challenges for a couple of years, and then was diagnosed with an aggressive Stage 3 cancer. As a result of the chemo treatment, Judy was hospitalized 7 months later. In and out of rehab and hospital after a fall where she broke her femur, she has been home now for a couple of months. A month ago, she was put on hospice as the cancer progressed beyond further treatment.

In addition to the emotional toll Kim is enduring, and will endure much beyond Judy’s passing, she has had to pause most of her income-generating activities, creating a financial crisis where she needs our help.

Kim is exhausted on every level and is committed to being fully present and in service to her mother’s final days.

Those of us who have had a small window into this last year of their lives are in awe of Kim’s dedication and strength to continue to show up fiercely and with immense love for her mother.

We know what’s possible when communities come together in support. Please consider giving towards Kim’s GoFundMe (no matter the amount, it all adds up!) She does need our help NOW so she can continue to focus on shepherding her mother through the next several weeks. She will also need help with what comes after, as well as a much-needed break and time to recover before she can find her ground again.

We will hold this GoFundMe open and keep you updated. Let us all come together in support of Kim in the same loving light in which she has cared for us in our lives and communities.

Lizi and Maria