Support Yodhi through cancer treatment and recovery

Dear friends near and far,

If you are reading this you are probably connected in some way to the wonder that is Yodhi. Amongst many other things, Yodhi is a very special human, a brilliant artist, loving mother, a loyal friend and facilitator of joy. We are blessed and lucky to have this soul in our lives.

This is an invitation to band together in support of Yodhi who is navigating a recent diagnoses of synchronous bilateral breast cancers. After an initial diagnoses of cancer in the right breast, a second primary cancer was found in Yodhi’s left breast during a preop exam. The cancer on the right side has spread into lymph nodes.

This news has come at an already formidable time having spent the last two years in recovery after a significant trauma. Consequently reserves are low and your help is truly needed at this time.

With a tenacious will and lust for life, Yodhi has picked up the gauntlet and considered a path forward. Although the idea of a well intentioned plan feels promising, the reality is that with it comes the fees for therapies not covered by insurance plus the cost of living while unable to work. The emotional toll while keeping the daily rhythm is a lot to hold. Alleviating the financial burden is the key to lifting up our brave friend.

Yodhi initially will undergo a major surgery of bilateral mastectomies and clearance of sentinal lymph nodes. This is going to take time to heal and adjust to. Then further interventions and treatments will follow.

The aim is to cover these expenses for the upcoming year while Yodhi goes through treatment and recovery.

- medical fees not covered by insurance

-integrative therapies and healing modalities

-living expenses while recovering from surgeries and undergoing treatment

-botanical based preparations

-travel costs to and from appointments and treatment sessions

As always, Yodhi chooses to focus on the silver linings and wisdom being offered through this experience. In spite of that, ahead there is an arduous and costly journey.

As many of you will remember, Yodhi has lived with chronic conditions since childhood (juvenile idiopathic arthritis/ RA with immunodeficiency) - and spent many years needing mobility assistance before beginning a new treatment in 2009. Yodhi has been taken off of this treatment until cancer treatments have been completed. This brings an added complexity to navigate through this process.

Yodhi has delighted many of you with the gift of authenticity, imagination and many magical memories. If you are able to, please donate to assist Yodhi through this challenging life stage.

Your support in all forms is life giving and so appreciated. Thank you so much for your consideration, generosity and kindness.