Stand with Laura York in her fight against cancer

We are incredibly saddened to update that Laura's battle with cancer ended on March 17th. BJ would like to thank everyone for the amazing love and support you have shown his family. He feels so blessed to be held in such high regard. BJ wanted everyone to know that Laura was completely pain free in her passing. He was by her side holding her hand playing their wedding song as she left.

The family is now working to bring Laura home from Germany, where she had been receiving treatments, so we can properly celebrate her life. Any assistance you can offer the family at this time, would be most appreciated, from a warm meal, loving words, a donation to help cover funeral costs, to support in the difficult days to come.

Thank you again to all of you that reached out and have this family in your hearts.

Update February 2025

Hi friends ❤️ unfortunately we found out on Tuesday that the cancer continues to spread aggressively through Laura's lungs, liver and bones. At this point the amount of cancer makes it quite difficult to stand and walk around for extended periods of time. Laura will soon be traveling out of the country for proven therapies that are not available in this area. We have decided to start up the meal train again. Please consider donating to the GoFund me, to help support in any way that you can. Please feel free to share. As always we appreciate all of your support. Thanks so much ❤️

If you have been following the community outreach for the Yorkie family, you will recall that towards the end of 2022 Laura York was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. After struggling with oxygen levels for a few weeks through the fall, different routine check ups, followed by more invasive procedures she was diagnosed with breast cancer. At that time the cancer had already metastasized to her lungs, spine and stomach. She started treatment December 6th 2022, including chemotherapy and alternative treatments, such as Mistletoe and Vitamin C infusions, supplements, ice baths, exercise routines, complete diet change and much more. Laura is doing all things possible to fight this cancer tooth and nail. On April 16th 2024, during Laura’s most recent scan, she received the news that the medication that she has been taking is no longer keeping her cancer at bay.

In her time since her diagnosis Laura has defied the odds. She started a garden, read every book on alternative cancer treatments and implemented them into her life, and even hiked a 20 mile marathon in April of 2024. She is a wonderful mother to 4 children, 10, 8, 5, and 2, who she also homeschools. Laura’s amazing husband BJ has been her support and rock throughout her diagnoses and treatments. BJ is the sole earner in their family of 6. At this time, we are asking for any support that you are able to give to this family, be it monetary or by acts of service.

We will have a Meal Train set up in the coming weeks if you would like to bring a meal or have a meal sent to the family. Gift cards to local restaurants or delivery services are also welcome.

Please let us know if you know of any lawn care and yard work services that may want to donate their time and services to helping so that BJ can spend as much time with his family as possible. If you would like to donate your time, please let us know.

With 4 children, the Yorkies have a significant amount of laundry and cleaning that needs to be done around their home. If you would like to offer your time or know of a cleaning company that might donate their time and services, please let us know.

Lastly, the Yorkie children are active in theater, dance, sports, and homeschool cooperatives. Any offers to help the children get from point A to point B would be most helpful, so that Laura can focus on her health and the children’s lives will not be disrupted more than is necessary. We will be creating a Sign Up Genius to help with transportation needs in the coming weeks.

Laura has always touched the lives of those around her warmth and compassion, and now, in her time of need, it's our turn to give back. That's why we're reaching out to you, our community, for support. Your generous donations will provide much-needed relief for the Yorkie family, easing their financial burden and allowing them to focus on what truly matters: being there for Laura during this challenging time.

Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a meaningful difference to ensure that her family can provide her with the care and comfort she deserves. Together, let's rally behind Laura and her loved ones, showing them that they are not alone. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your prayers, compassion, generosity, and support.

Donations can be made here through GoFundMe, by Venmo @BJ-York, and by check. If you would like to send a letter or make a donation via check please reach out for the address.