Support Jojo's Fight Against Cancer

Dear beloved friends,

I’m writing this with a lump in my throat, feeling both the weight of my new reality and the courage it takes to share it with you.

The last two years have brought immense challenges—surviving devastating fires, relocating to Washington, ending my marriage, and stepping into life as a (badass) single mother. Through it all, I’ve grown in ways I never expected. My greatest joy is being a mother. No matter what life throws my way, my son—who turns six this summer—is my light, my purpose, and my daily reminder of why I keep fighting.

Recently, after noticing blood in my stool (which I initially wrote off as stress), I had a colonoscopy that revealed a cancerous tumor. At just 44 years old, I’m now facing a major health battle with chemo, radiation, and possibly surgery ahead. The doctors are optimistic, and I am holding onto hope with everything I’ve got.

At the same time, I’m 60 days sober and actively working on my recovery. Sobriety has been one of the most difficult and most important commitments of my life—and I know it’s making me stronger for this moment. Healing my body, my mind, and my spirit all at once has shown me how resilient I truly am. I want to be fully present for my son, for myself, and for the future I know is still possible.

Although I’m lucky to have health insurance and paid medical leave (thank you, Washington State!), the mounting costs from both my ongoing legal battle for custody and this urgent cancer treatment are more than I can carry alone.

I never imagined being in a position to ask for help like this, but here I am. If you’re able to contribute—whether financially, with a kind word, or by holding me and my family in your thoughts and prayers—I will receive it with humility and gratitude. Every positive gesture means the world to me right now.

Please understand if I’m slow to respond to messages. I’m navigating a lot—medically, legally, emotionally—and focusing all I can on staying strong, staying sober, and staying present for my son.

Thank you for being with me on this path. I carry your love and support with me, every single step of this healing journey.

With aloha and gratitude,

Jojo