End of Life, young mom with terminal Cancer

This is a fundraiser I never dreamed I would have to create. My name is Kourtni Smith. I recently celebrated my 34th birthday in September. I am currently in hospice and writing this from the Hospice Room. With the unfortunate reality that I don't have much long on this Earth. Everyday is a struggle mentally and physically. In 2021, I was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Carcinoma. At that time I was breastfeeding my then 7 month old son. Unable to nurse him from my breast inhibited by a tumor. I had a mammogram performed and received my diagnosis. That day my life changed forever, I was instructed to undergo 8 rounds of Chemotherapy and 15 radiation sessions. However, after the 3rd round of Chemo, I fell more ill and discovered my body could not tolerate the chemotherapy. I am now faced with the hard decision of preparing myself, my husband and our children for my departure.

I have young, sensitive, creative and intelligent children that I want to support through this world. My dream would be to hold their hands and guide them into adulthood, but that dream is slipping away. My cancer metastasized to my bones and my brain, which causes limited activity with my children.

As I near the end of the road, my goal is to provide my husband with financial assistance for my funeral expenses as he will be a single father. I kindly invite you to show your love and support in the following ways:

+Prayers & Positive Thoughts - Send your prayers and good thoughts for our path forward.

+Donations - Financial contributions to this GoFundMe fundraiser to help cover the costs of my funeral and everything my transition will entail.

If you feel moved to donate thank you. I also ask that you share this campaign within the community.

Again thank you for any support you can offer.

Kourtni