Jessica Weir was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. After fighting the disease, she received the difficult news this last year that the cancer is back.
Between her treatments, raising three young children and running the business she co-owns, Mexhico Restaurant, Jessica is very busy. Despite this, she is described by her nominator, Erika Pettit, as a source of strength and energy for others.
“Jessica is just one of those people who you gravitate towards. She is loving, kind and nurturing. She is the kind of mom you would want to be or have. She’s incredible,” Erika told BarrieToday.
Our BarrieToday team surprised Jessica with a Random Act of Kindness at her work earlier this week in an effort to treat her to something special as she navigates this difficult time.
“I was very surprised, moved and touched,” Jessica said of the surprise. “To know that somehow you are creating an impact on people, when I never thought of it that way. It is very humbling,” Jessica said.
“I am very grateful that she [Erika] helped do this for me.”
Jessica is looking forward to finishing her final cancer treatment next month.
Her nominator reminded us of the importance of getting regular mammograms for early treatment of breast cancer.
“I got checked and they found a lump. I panicked,” Erika said. “It was benign. But get checked regularly, especially women of colour. Advocate for yourself. I know a lot of women are afraid to check but we have a great health care system and a lot of support available.”
Thank you to our generous co-sponsor, Vetta Spa, for helping us make this Random Act of Kindness possible.
Our nomination form is always open to nominate someone in the community who selflessly gives of themselves despite challenges or hardships, is positive in the face of adversity, or is just plain extraordinary and deserves a special surprise.
If you would like to support our Random Acts of Kindness program, please email [email protected].
