United4Jess: A Journey of Breast Cancer Support

You may know Jessica Cruz as the face of Vegan Street Fair and Vegan Exchange. Maybe you know her as a fierce momma of two. Or perhaps you recognize her from her stint on American Gladiators. Whichever way, you know the warm-hearted powerhouse that she is. Never one to show her cracks, now that Jessica has recently started her fight against breast cancer, we, her closest friends, have taken it upon ourselves to start up this campaign, because we know she won’t. She has done and continues to do so much for our community, we want to make sure that each of you has the opportunity to return the favor by showing her the support she needs but is reluctant to ask for.

This 6+ month journey is only now beginning and we want to ensure she can truly focus on her recovery while maintaining her relationship with her kids and her businesses.

Jessica has spent the last 8+ years building up amazing, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming events across the country. Now it’s our turn to come together and show her what community is all about.

As a small business owner and fiercly dedicated mother of two, Jessica does not have a corporate job that comes with benefits when sick. With this fight will come some substantial and difficult losses in income due to her not being able to run the events herself. We are looking to you, her community, to help support Jessica as she has done for so many of us.

If you are able to contribute financial support, she is truly grateful. If not, please share the fundraiser, send positive vibes, and continue to support all of her events including Vegan Exchange, which happens every Sunday, and Vegan Street Fair, happening across the country.

PLEASE NOTE: ***She does not need dietary or lifestyle advice at this time.*** She has already asked several people who have previously gone through this for their expertise andshe thanks you for your kind thoughts to help her heal.

We will continue to update this campaign and share other ways to support Jessica throughout this journey. We truly appreciate each of you taking the time to help in whatever way you can. Every effort truly makes a difference and means the world to Jessica. This Gladiator ain’t going down anytime soon!