Erissa's brave fight against breast cancer

At just 25 years old, Erissa has recently been diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer.

This diagnosis has come at a time when life was meant to be full of exciting milestones. She was recently engaged and looking forward to planning her wedding, travelling, and building a future with her fiancé John.

Instead, she is now navigating specialist appointments, fertility preservation, chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, and all the uncertainty that comes with a cancer diagnosis.

Along with the physical and emotional challenges of treatment comes the financial impact of lost income and the ongoing day-to-day expenses that continue for both Erissa and her family.

Erissa is incredibly resilient and she remains so positive despite it all. One of the things she is most passionate about is using her experience to encourage others to trust their instincts and advocate for themselves. Her hope is that her story reminds people that breast cancer can affect young people too, and that if something doesn’t feel right, it’s important to keep pushing to be seen.

Every donation, no matter the amount, will go towards easing the financial pressure while Erissa undergoes treatment, allowing her to focus on her recovery.

If you’re unable to donate, sharing this page is another meaningful way to show your support. Every share helps spread awareness, and every kind message reminds Erissa that she is surrounded by a community that loves her and will stand beside her every step of the way.