Thymus cancer awareness
Standing With Shelly
A community gathered in love — standing beside her through every season, walking beside her every step of this journey.
Her story
A journey of strength, grace, and unwavering hope
Shelly has always been the kind of person who shows up for others — boisterous, inquisitive, helpful, supportive, steady, - all without asking for anything in return. Now it's our turn to show up for her.
This site is a gathering place for everyone who loves her — a space for you to follow her journey, share in her milestones, and let her know she is never, ever alone. Join her in prayer, support, guidance, and love.
Moments along the way
JULY, 2026
The journey begins
I was having very minor symptoms, signs of anxiety, tiny bouts of chest pain. I went in for a standard heart scan, something everyone should do to see if they are at risk of a heart attack, checking for plaque. Instead they found what appeared to be a mass.
AUGUST 13, 2026
Looking for Answers
To find answers, a biopsy was done. Through the hard days of waiting, there were hopeful days of prayer and focus on the future.
AUGUST 20, 2026
Diagnosis Time
Thymic Cancer. Two words nobody wants to hear. Exceedingly rare. Stage 4. So the fight begins.
Walk beside her
You don't have to do anything extraordinary. Just be here.
Whether you're a lifelong friend or someone who just found this page — your presence matters. There are small, meaningful ways to support Shelly and remind her she is loved.
See how to help
"Hope fills us with strength to stay present, to abide in the flow of the Mercy, no matter what outer storms assail us" - Cynthia Bourgeault