Help Zuzu Recover from Brain Surgery

Story

Dear Family and Friends,

As some of you know, on April 9th, 2025, Zuzu suffered a major brain bleed caused by an AVM, leading to an emergency surgery and craniectomy. Through immense strength, determination, and incredible care from family, friends, and medical professionals, Zuzu is making great strides in recovery, breaking the expectations of her loves ones as well as the professionals in her recovery team–but the journey is far from over.

As Zuzu continues her recovery, there are still many challenges ahead: ongoing therapy, follow-up care, and medical expenses that continue to build, particularly since this incident has pushed her beyond the ability to work. This GoFundMe has been created to help ease the financial burden of some of these expenses so Zuzu can focus on what matters most–healing and regaining strength, and so she may get back to living the joyous and adventurous life she so loves.

Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference and brings us one step closer to her full recovery. Your generosity means more than words can express. Whether you’re able to donate or simply share this page and her story with others, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your love and support. Zuzu can’t wait until she is strong enough to return to doing the things she loves most; taking care of her beloved dogs Mooji and Dibs, and enveloping herself in the majesty and exploration of nature, and when the time comes with her full strength recovered, rollerskating outside.

Organizers :

Kodi Thompson is organizing this fundraiser.