If you have been coming to Speakeasy for a while, you have probably had Jess check you in upon arrival or practiced alongside her and her husband Chris. Jess is one of our valued Energy Exchange team members and has supported us so much and now it is time for us to support her.
Information below pulled directly from the GoFundMe that was started for Jess by a friend of hers:
In mid-December 2022, our dear friend Jess went to the ER with serious abdominal pain. She and her husband, Chris, were given a tough diagnosis: Stage IV metastatic colon cancer. After an emergency surgery to give her some pain relief, she is now preparing for the next phase. Over the next three months, Jess will be undergoing chemotherapy and other treatments to fight a very serious form of cancer.
The medical bills are already piling up and many of the treatments and promising cancer management approaches aren’t covered by her insurance. With reduced income and health insurance limitations, the financial strain will be significant and overwhelming.
As a loyal friend, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, stepmom, Crossfit coach, nutrition and health coach, and so much more, Jess has always been a caring, reliable, and selfless person. Now, it’s our turn to show up for Jess like she has for many of us and not let money get in the way of the care she deserves. Please consider a donation in any amount that’s meaningful to you to support her and Chris during this challenging time.
You can donate directly to the GoFundMe here, or also consider joining us at Tori’s Sunday 10am class on January 29th as we raise funds to support her. There are 4 different passes/prices to choose from, and 100% of the proceeds will go to Jess!