As many of you have heard, our dear friend Kristen has recently been diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. She is preparing for a double mastectomy along with additional treatments in the months ahead.

Kristen is one of the most hardworking, selfless, and supportive people we know. She shows up for everyone around her without hesitation, and now she is facing one of the toughest challenges of her life— all while continuing to care for and provide for her five children.

We are hoping to come together, quietly, to support her during this time. Funds raised will go toward medical expenses, time away from work, recovery, therapy, and anything else she may need to help lighten the load as she navigates, and overcomes this journey.

Out of deep respect for Kristen’s wishes, we are keeping this fundraiser completely private. She has expressed that she would not want a GoFundMe created on her behalf, so our intention is to gather support behind the scenes and present her with the funds once everything is complete.

We kindly ask that you DO NOT share this publicly or with anyone who may pass it along to her or jeopardize this gift.

Our goal is to protect her privacy while still showing up for her in a meaningful way.

Please know there is absolutely no pressure to give. If contributing financially isn’t possible right now, a kind message or words of encouragement mean just as much.

Thank you for being part of Kristen’s village during this time. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out directly. If you prefer to contribute privately, you can do so via Venmo (@clewww).