Support Elliott’s Recovery from Life Saving Brain Surgery

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Hello community and loved ones far and wide,

We’re writing on behalf of our dear friend, Elliott, who is facing a very serious new medical diagnosis and needs urgent community support.

Elliott was recently diagnosed with a rare brain tumor that is located in the right lateral ventricle of his brain (where the cerebral spinal fluid flows). This tumor has been causing him severe, debilitating headaches that have been getting progressively worse with time.
Unfortunately, Elliott learned that the only safe and sure way to remove this tumor is through brain surgery (craniotomy). Without this surgery, the tumor’s location poses severe risks to his health and could eventually become life-threatening.

Elliott’s craniotomy is scheduled for May 28th, 2025. This is a high-risk and invasive procedure, and while we are absolutely envisioning his full recovery on the other side of this, the journey ahead will still be long, especially because Elliott lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue disorder that significantly slows down his healing.

While most people recover from a craniotomy in 6-8 weeks, Elliott knows that he can expect to need at least 10-12 weeks of recovery time due to his complex medical needs. During this time, he will be unable to work and will require extensive post-surgical care and rehabilitation.

We are aiming to raise 20,000 to ensure that Elliott can cover his medical expenses, post-surgery rehabilitation costs, and all living expenses throughout the duration of his recovery. Every contribution brings him one step closer to healing without the fear of financial hardship.

Anyone who knows Elliott knows how resilient, kind, loving, and generous he is. Asking for help isn’t easy for him, but no one should have to face something like this alone. With surgery fast approaching on May 28th, we are hoping to reach this goal as soon as possible to give Elliott the security he needs before and after this life-saving surgery.

Every donation, no matter the amount, will make a direct impact. If you’re unable to give, sharing this fundraiser would also mean the world to us and to Elliott.

If we are fortunate enough to exceed our goal, any additional funds will be directed toward mutual aid efforts, supporting other disabled and marginalized individuals in crisis—something Elliott deeply values.

Thank you so much for coming together to support Elliott during this difficult time.

Organizers :

Co-organized
Rebecca Williams and 2 others are organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Elliott Geneste de Besme.