Hi, my name is Jennifer Siemens Brownlee, and I am reaching out on behalf of two dear friends, Greg and Janelle, who are facing a difficult and costly battle against cancer.

Greg was diagnosed with soft-tissue sarcoma in 2024, and underwent surgery shortly after. Sadly, just a few months later, doctors discovered that the cancer had returned — this time in multiple areas. It’s an aggressive form of cancer, and Greg and Janelle are doing everything they can to fight it on all fronts.

In addition to traditional medical care, they’re pursuing naturopathic therapies to help manage symptoms and improve Greg’s quality of life. These treatments, however, aren’t covered by insurance and come with significant out-of-pocket costs.

There’s also new hope on the horizon: Greg may be eligible for immunotherapy, a promising breakthrough in cancer treatment. But before beginning, he needs gene sequencing, and the treatment itself will require multiple trips to Toronto — all of which will place a heavy financial burden on their family.

Many people have asked, “How can I help?” We all want to do something to help people who are walking through extremely tough times. So here’s one simple and powerful way: If we each give $100, or whatever is possible, we can reach our goal of $14,000. Every donation, large or small, will help lift the weight from Greg and Janelle’s shoulders and give them access to the care and hope they need.

Thank you for caring, and thank you for showing up for Greg and Janelle in so many ways.

With gratitude,

Jennifer