I'm reaching out to ask for your support for someone who had a big impact on my younger years as a competitive dancer, a former dance teacher, Jane, who recently suffered a life-changing stroke. She is currently still in hospital, and while she continues to fight every day, the road to recovery will be long and challenging.

Jane has had a huge impact on so many lives — not just through dance, but through her strength, kindness, and spirit. Now, it’s our turn to support her in the way she has always supported others.

This fundraiser is to help ease the burden of ongoing rehabilitation and recovery costs, and to provide some financial breathing room for her family during this difficult time.

I also want to acknowledge her husband, Warren, who has shown incredible strength throughout all of this. Out of respect for him, I want to be clear that this GoFundMe is not intended as a personal fundraiser for him, but rather a way to rally around Jane in her recovery, and to help reduce the pressures that come with long-term medical care and time away from work.

In October, I’ll also be walking 62 miles as part of the Stroke Association's challenge — a small gesture to raise awareness and funds in honour of the steps she’s taking on her journey back to health. Also a donation from

funds made from this go fund me will be made to the stroke association association to help the many other people who need support in times of uncertainty.

If you can donate, your kindness will truly make a difference. If not, sharing this page would mean just as much.

Thank you so much for your support,

Natalie Zapater