A Give inKind campaign has been launched to support former elementary school teacher Lisa Bonaparte-Jackson, who said she was recently diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
In a statement shared on the fundraising page, the Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., soror said her life has shifted to frequent medical appointments, radiation treatments, and chemotherapy, along with fatigue and other effects tied to treatment. She said the diagnosis has brought physical and emotional strain as she focuses on her health and her family.
“I was recently diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer,” Jackson wrote. “Since my diagnosis, my life has quickly shifted into a routine of medical appointments, radiation treatments, chemotherapy, fatigue, and trying to stay strong for my family.”
Jackson highlighted her daughter, Madison, a high school senior, noting her academic record and plans to attend Florida A&M University. She also shared her desire to spend more time with her son, Devin, who lives in Phoenix, Arizona, about a day’s drive away.
“One of my greatest wishes is to see him more often,” Jackson wrote, adding that travel costs make visits difficult.
Jackson expressed gratitude for her medical team and for support from family, friends, and her line sisters. She said ongoing fatigue, brain fog and uncertainty remain part of her daily life.
“Fatigue is real, brain fog is real, and the uncertainty of what lies ahead is something I face every day,” she wrote.
The Give inKind campaign was created to help ease financial pressure related to treatment and family needs. Jackson said the support would allow her to focus on care, recovery, and time with loved ones.
“I created this Give inKind to help relieve some of the financial stress so I can focus on what matters most right now: treatment, healing, and time with my family,” she wrote.
Jackson said donations of any size are appreciated and encouraged those unable to contribute financially to share the fundraiser or offer prayers and support.
“Your support reminds me that I am not walking this road alone,” she wrote.
You can follow her @bonapartejackson on Instagram and Lisa Bonaparte-Jackson on Facebook.
