As many of you know, and for those that don’t, Alithea Cook, a beloved member of our family, and mother to three children, Kimora (20), Ezra (12) and NiKlaus (10), was diagnosed with breast cancer in July of 2025, at the young age of 35.

Since July, Alithea has undergone numerous diagnostic tests, placement of a port, six months of aggressive chemotherapy and just two weeks ago, extensive breast surgery in an effort to finally cure her of this terrible disease.

Just days after her recent breast surgery, she received the unfortunate news that the surgery was unsuccessful. Her cancer has spread beyond the originally diagnosed mass and lymph nodes, requiring her to undergo yet another complicated surgery, a mastectomy.

As you can imagine, this is a life altering surgery for any woman, but especially traumatic for a woman of such a young age.

This unexpected journey has greatly affected her ability to work. We are raising funds in hopes to help with rent, utilities, food and gas for the many doctors' visits she will have over the next several months. Our goal is to allow Alithea to focus on healing.

Her road to recovery is still a long road to travel. Recovery time following this second surgery is 6-8 weeks, followed by many weeks of radiation treatments.

Any contribution, no matter how small, will mean the world to her during this challenging time in her life. Your generosity will directly impact the quality of her life, and the lives of her children.

Thank you all for taking the time to read about Alithea’s story and for your kind consideration of donating.