About Us
A Legacy of Kindness
Tomorrow Will Be Better exists to honor Jess’ life, carry forward her compassion, and help young adults facing cancer feel seen, supported, and remembered.
Jess’ Story
The Heart Behind Our Mission
Oh, hello!
That’s how Jess answered every phone call. With just those two words, her warmth came through the line. You could always hear how genuinely happy she was to speak with you.
In the summer of 2023, at 23 years old, Jess was diagnosed with a juvenile granulosa cell tumor, a rare type of ovarian cancer. She faced it with courage—and she won that fight.
Jess proudly wore teal “I’m a Survivor” shirts and got a lotus flower tattoo with the word “fighter.” She embraced life fully, working tirelessly at two jobs while saving for her future. In the spring of 2024, she and her fiancé bought a home together. They were married that December.
Only one month after their wedding, their new life together was interrupted by another devastating diagnosis: stage 4 synovial sarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer affecting her hip joint and lung.
At just 25 years old and newly married, Jess was fighting cancer for a second time.
She met that fight with extraordinary bravery, kindness, empathy, humor, and grace. Being with her was humbling. Jess was never defined by cancer—she simply happened to have cancer. She remained completely herself: cracking jokes, making new friends, caring about others, and smiling through whatever came her way.
Tomorrow will be better.
When a day became particularly difficult, we reminded each other of those words. They became a lifeline—something to hold on to through the hardest moments.
Carrying Her Mission Forward
Kindness Put Into Action
During her own treatment, Jess began talking about sending gift boxes filled with comforting, useful, and fun items to other young adults fighting cancer. Even in the middle of her own battle, she wanted to help others. That was simply who she was.
She talked often about what she wanted to include, how the boxes could help, and how she would make it happen. Tragically, with very little warning, Jess was no longer with us. She fought bravely until her last breath on October 4, 2025.
In our grief, we created Tomorrow Will Be Better, Inc., an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity, to fulfill Jess’ wish and continue the kindness she wanted to put into the world.
With the help of our supporters, we provide young adults fighting cancer with thoughtfully prepared gift boxes filled with comfort items, activities, treats, encouragement, and love. We are also working to support young adults through scholarship opportunities.
You are more than cancer. You are a young adult who was dealt a difficult hand, and you deserve comfort, joy, and hope.
Tomorrow Will Be Better exists to honor Jess’ life, carry forward her compassion, and help young adults facing cancer feel seen, supported, and remembered. Because even when today is difficult, Tomorrow Will Be Better.
Help Carry Jess’ Kindness Forward
Your support helps bring comfort, encouragement, and hope to young adults fighting cancer.