If you’re reading this, you probably know Katy Brown. She’s been a part of the music and nightlife realm, art world, and hospitality industry in this city. Katy is an incredible friend; she’s just an all-around awesomely kind member of our community. From running Secret Santa exchanges to being a courageous worker in the face of adversity, from creating amazing art, to having the coolest cat-dog ever, Katy is a beautiful person who makes life better for everyone who knows her.

In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Katy was diagnosed with breast cancer. While it was caught early, the stage of her cancer will remain undetermined until her first round of surgery, in January 2021. Her form of cancer is rare; it affects fewer than 5% of women under the age of 40. Katy would be in way worse shape if she hadn’t been doing her monthly self-exams. She asks that everyone be vigilant about doing their monthly breast examinations.

Katy will undergo a lumpectomy and bilateral reconstruction; this will be followed by about a month of recovery and 4-6 weeks of radiation. Her lymph nodes will be tested during surgery, and at that point she will know whether she needs chemotherapy. Let’s stay positive and hope that she only has to do radiation!

Unfortunately, the final cost of treatment will remain unknown for several months. There are many costs associated with surgery and recovery.

Now more than ever—today, tomorrow, and in the coming months—we as Katy’s community need to band together and help her on her journey to remission. Any and all donations toward Katy’s treatment and recovery are incredibly helpful.

Should Katy receive donations that are over and above her treatment costs, the extra funds will be donated to the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation (an organization dedicated to breast cancer research that doesn’t test on animals).

I will be updating this fundraiser regularly as information rolls out & to keep everyone updated on her road to recovery. Please contact me with any inquiries at ShannonColleen0101@gmail.com.

Thank you all in advance for sharing this, for your donations, for sending love, and for your positive thoughts and healing vibes.