Hi, my name is Brad F., and I’m organizing this fundraiser to support my close friend, Cierra G.

Cierra recently underwent knee surgery following injuries she sustained in a car accident, including a torn meniscus and a sprained knee. The procedure, a meniscus repair, was necessary to give her the best chance at a full and healthy recovery. As shown in the photo, she is currently in a knee brace, unable to put weight on her right leg, and in active rehabilitation.

Cierra is a massage therapist whose work has always centered around helping others feel better in their bodies. Her job is entirely physical, and because she spends long hours on her feet, she has been medically advised not to work at all during recovery. She is expected to be out of work for up to six months while she heals and completes physical therapy.

This recovery period is long and unavoidable, and the financial pressure is happening now. While disability leave helps, it does not fully cover medical care, physical therapy multiple times a week, transportation to appointments, recovery equipment, prescriptions, and everyday expenses like rent and groceries. I’ve watched Cierra do everything right, and it’s been difficult to see how quickly the stress can add up during an injury like this.

Cierra is someone who shows up for others and rarely asks for help herself. Having to pause her work, focus on healing, and navigate these expenses all at once has been both physically and emotionally challenging.

Funds raised through this page will help cover medical and recovery-related expenses, physical therapy and transportation, basic living costs, and the gap left by partial disability income. The goal is simply to help Cierra stay afloat so she can focus on healing fully and return to work safely when she is able.

Whether you’re able to contribute, share this page, or simply send support, it all helps remind Cierra that she’s not carrying this alone. I’ll continue to share occasional updates as she progresses through recovery.

Thank you for taking the time to read and for any support you’re able to offer.

A note from Cierra

Hi everyone,

I just want to start by saying thank you for reading this, for caring, and for holding me in your thoughts during a time that has been more challenging than I ever expected.

This injury and surgery have been a huge shift for me. As someone whose work and joy come from being in my body and helping others feel better in theirs, being sidelined so suddenly has been both physically and emotionally difficult. I’m doing my best to focus on healing fully and following my medical team’s guidance so I can return to work and safely and strong.

Accepting help doesn’t come easily to me, but this experience has reminded me how powerful community really is. Every bit of support whether financial, a message, or simply sharing this page means more than I can express. It gives me the breathing room to focus on recovery instead of constant worry.

I’m deeply grateful to Brad for organizing this and to everyone who has shown up for me in ways big and small. Thank you for helping me get through this chapter and for reminding me that I’m not alone.

With so much love & appreciation,

Cierra