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Dear Friends, Family & those with a kind heart,

A few months ago, my friend and spiritual mentor, Alufa Sellers, was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. She never imagined she would be in this position. She’s always been someone who believed in taking care of herself, living a healthy lifestyle, and embracing life with optimism. But cancer doesn’t care about that. It’s unpredictable, relentless, and doesn’t ask for permission.

When she first discovered a lump, she tried to convince herself it was nothing. But after tests, biopsies, and too many doctors’ appointments to count, the diagnosis came: Stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma. It’s been a whirlwind of emotions since then—shock, fear, confusion—but also a fierce determination for her to fight with everything she has. This cancer is aggressive, and the treatments are going to be difficult, but she’s not one to give up.

She’s already begun her chemotherapy, and while it’s not easy—there are days I know she feels weak, nauseous, and scared—I know this is the first step in beating this. She will be having surgery soon, followed by radiation. The road ahead will be long, but she is one of the strongest women I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know. I believe in that, as do many others whom she’s mentored her whole life in discovering and cultivating their spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being. Here’s a message directly from her that I would like to share on her behalf, an excerpt from her heart.

—“I want to be open about what’s going on because I know so many people love me, and I don’t want anyone to feel left out or unsure of how I’m doing. It’s okay to ask questions, it’s okay to be scared, and it’s okay to not have all the answers. I don’t have them either. But I know that I’m not alone in this, and I’m surrounded by so many incredible people who want to help, support, and love me through this. I am so deeply grateful for that.

I’m also writing because I know this journey will be filled with ups and downs, and while there are moments when I feel overwhelmingly sad or frustrated, I want to stay positive. I want to focus on hope. There are days when I’m filled with fear about the future, but then I remind myself: I am not my diagnosis. My identity is not limited to the label of cancer. I am still me—strong, loving, and fighting with everything I have. Everyone, please get yourself checked out more frequently. Advocate for yourselves no matter how small you might believe or are convinced, by others in some way, something is.

Thank you for being part of my journey. I am grateful for each and every one of you.

With love and hope,

Alufa Sellers—

I am asking for your support. She needs us, more than ever. Just as I, and many others, have needed her over the years. This burden has stricken her family/husband, and they will struggle to pay bills alone. She was a major part of the family financial support, but she is no longer able to help due to the cancer. I’m asking with all of my heart for financial support. Unwarranted doctor bills and other expenses will become overwhelming. Not only that, this has been very hard for her to fathom due to her baby girl embarking on her last year of high school. This has taken so much from her as well. Fear of not being able to attend her prom or see her graduate has stricken her with such immense sorrow that I felt it was necessary and certainly deserving of creating this GoFundMe in her honor and the respect and love I and an entire community have for her. I’m asking with love for any amount that will help her and her family tremendously. There will be hard days ahead, and she may need to lean on us all, if that’s okay. Please don’t be afraid to reach out, even if you don’t know the right words to say. Just your presence, your love, and your encouragement mean the world to her, I’m sure.

Most importantly, I want everyone to remember that while cancer is a terrifying disease, it’s not the end of the story. This is just a chapter. She is determined to get through this, and with the support of all of you, I know she will. She still has so much work and purpose to do in this life, and I believe this with my entire being.

All donations received will go directly to her and her family. Thank you all for any and all support that you can give in these trying times. To donate and/or share and to please continue to send notes of love and encouragement for my dear friend. I appreciate each and every one of you.

Sincerely,

Storm