I’m writing this on behalf of my best friend, Drea — someone who is truly one of the kindest, most hardworking, and most thoughtful people I know. Right now, she’s facing something incredibly tough: Drea has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and is preparing for surgery in the coming days.
This news has been life-altering. Drea is doing her best to stay strong, but the emotional and physical toll is enormous — and so is the financial one. Between the surgery itself, the recovery process, follow-up care, and everyday living expenses, things are adding up quickly. She’ll be out of work during her recovery and is already doing everything she can to prepare (including stocking up on essentials to make her healing process smoother).
That’s where this fundraiser comes in. I created this to give her some breathing room — to help cover medical bills, post-op care, and give her peace of mind so she can focus on healing, not just surviving. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. And if you’re not able to donate, just sharing this helps more than you know.
Drea would never ask for this herself, which is why I’m doing it for her. She’s always been the kind of person to show up for others — now it’s our turn to show up for her.
Thank you so much for reading and supporting her however you can.
With love,
Audrey Smith
