Hi everyone,

I’m reaching out on behalf of my dear friend, Christina, who is facing one of the toughest battles of their life. She has recently been diagnosed with a very rare type of cancer and life has changed overnight for her and her young children.

Christina has grown up in the Tampa bay area and has been a long time resident of the Seminole heights community. Her favorite hobbies have included some of the best local businesses and groups such as Gaze Yoga and Casual Tuesday bicycling group. For the past 10 years she’s been a homeschool mom, until this past year with her oldest starting traditional school, she has had strong ties to local homeschool communities with volunteer teaching positions as well. Whether it's frequenting a local coffee or sandwich shop, nannying for local families, riding through the streets with her Casual Tuesday bike club or immersing herself in volunteer teaching positions and homeschool groups, Christina and her family have always been involved in everything that makes this community so great. Now they need the community to show up for them.

Christina is not only a loving parent to two beautiful kids, but also a kind, hardworking, and selfless person who has always been there for others. Now it’s our turn to show up for them.

Since the diagnosis, treatment has taken over—hospital visits, radiation, medications, and long recovery days. As you can imagine, it’s been physically, emotionally, and financially overwhelming. On top of fighting this terrible disease, Christina is also trying to maintain some sense of normalcy for their children, who still need school supplies, meals, stability, and the warmth of a parent who is present—even in the midst of this storm.

With medical bills piling up and the inability to work consistently, the financial strain is growing heavier by the day. This is where we hope you can help.

We’re raising funds to help cover:

• Ongoing cancer treatments and related medical expenses

• Basic living costs: rent, groceries, utilities

• Childcare and support for the kids while Christina is in treatment

Any amount—no matter how small—will make a real difference. If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this page with others.

Christina is a fighter, but no one should have to fight alone—especially not while raising young children. Let’s come together as a community and surround her with the love and support they need right now.

Thank you for being a part of this journey and for keeping Christina and their family in your thoughts and prayers.

With deep gratitude,

Vanessa Kekuewa