Two years ago Lycia duked it out with breast cancer. Now it’s returned for round two. While Lycia is approaching this with her trademark optimism, it’s going to be a challenging time physically, emotionally and financially, so we’re asking for your assistance.
Lycia has helped so many people without expectation of return. She’s dedicated years of her life volunteering as a coordinator and administrator of the Cajun Navy disaster response organization, funded and organized direct-action donations to Lower Ninth Ward neighbors after Hurricane Katrina through the Ninth Ward Rebirth Bike Tours, and recently co-founded the Faubourg House community space on Frenchmen Street. On top of a variety of other community-minded projects, Lycia has always exercised simple day-to-day kindnesses to those around her. One of her passions has long been headdress and costume creation, and for many years in the lead-up to Mardi Gras season she has invited others into her home workshop where she’s happily shared her tools, supplies, and wealth of skills.
Now it’s our turn to help her.
Lycia’s treatment this time around will involve a double mastectomy, reconstructive surgery and chemotherapy. Her first surgery is in late June. This entire treatment is likely to take at least a year – on her road to recovery Lycia is likely to find it challenging to consistently work.
Please help however you can!
