Hi, I’m Jesi. On May 8th, 2025, my world changed after what doctors called an “incidental finding” showed up on a CT scan. Within days, I heard the word no one wants to hear—cancer. Papillary thyroid cancer. What started as a single mass quickly turned into multiple tumors across my thyroid and lymphatic system.
In June, I underwent major surgery in NYC, where they removed my thyroid and 32 lymph nodes—18 of them cancerous. Since then, I’ve been recovering from surgery, managing complications, and awaiting more tests, treatments, and possibly further procedures.
Through it all, my fiancé has been my caregiver—showering me, managing our home, caring for our kids, driving me to every appointment. But neither of us has been able to work. The emotional, physical, and financial toll has been overwhelming.
Now, for the first time, I’m asking for help—not just for me, but for my family.
We are organizing a fundraiser to ease the burden of medical bills, travel costs, and everyday living expenses. We’re humbly seeking your help—Every gesture, no matter the size, will help lighten the heavy load on our family and bring us one step closer to stability.
I never imagined I’d be here. But I’ve learned that asking for help is not weakness—it’s courage. And we truly need help right now.
If you’ve read this far, thank you. From my heart to yours—thank you for caring, supporting, or simply sharing.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please feel free to reach out to me at
andoaXRuZXkxOTIyIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20= or 518-290-5167.
With gratitude,
Jesi Whitney
You can read my full story at:
https://gofund.me/ae3179c2
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