On August 20th, our beloved Juliana was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer. Juliana's community is vast and loving...a reflection of the joyful warmth that she's shared with all of us lucky enough to cross her path, and many folks have reached out to ask how they can support her and her family through the difficult months ahead.

Juliana has started chemotherapy with the hope that it may slow or stop the growth of her tumors. We anticipate that managing her workload will become increasingly challenging as she undergoes costly treatments, and Juliana is now shouldering many large expenses related to the cost of her healthcare. Money raised from this Go Fund Me will help alleviate the burden of costly medical bills and household expenses, while allowing her time to prioritize her health.

This GoFundMe will help Juliana prioritize her care and comfort while allowing her to spend as much time as possible with family, friends, and her wonderful dog Koda, while she's managing this illness. Please consider supporting her so she can work less, pay her medical bills and personal expenses, and so that she can have every opportunity to enjoy life to its fullest. All funds raised will go directly into Juliana’s bank account.

As many of you know, Juliana has been running her own small business for the last 10 years, fundraising for nonprofits that support excellent causes such as the arts, education, and access to healthcare. She has spent every day of her adult life putting goodness into the world, through her efforts in fundraising, volunteering, advocating, and being the kindest person you’ve probably ever met. If you’ve ever been a beneficiary of her incredible love and generosity, please consider giving a financial gift to help her through this extremely challenging time.

This GoFundMe is intended to enable Juliana's loved ones to offer her financial support. We encourage you to share it with others who know her, however we ask that you please do not share it on social media.

We know you might have a lot of questions, but please refrain from asking Juliana questions about her care at this time. She would love to hear from you in general, but if you are wondering about this GoFundMe or about Juliana's care and updates, please reach out to Laura Lynch, Katie Swartz, or her sister Emily Michel.

Contributing to this GoFundMe is just one way that you can offer support! Juliana would also love to receive uplifting cards and letters, loving messages and phone calls, and healthy meals via her Meal Train.

Thank you for being part of the beautiful community that Juliana has built, for loving her, and for lending her a hand when she needs it most.