Coles Salamander Bay rally community to support Jasmin Kaschan in her cancer battle

The now 22 year old and mum of two was recently diagnosed with stage four breast cancer and her co-workers have rallied around to support her in the toughest journey of her life.

To help alleviate the pressures of medical bills and living expenses, Coles Salamander Bay online manager Felicity Turner urged people to dig deep into their pockets and began a fundraiser called 'Jazzy's Journey'.

"Jasmin joined my team five years ago, we became close friends and to me, helping her was a no brainer," she said.

"Just to be able to take some of that financial stress off her shoulders makes my heart sing."

Ms Turner ran a raffle which was drawn on October 10, and within five days it had already raised $10,000.

"The community response has been so overwhelming. Donations for our raffle kept coming in and businesses and the community just keep on giving," she said.

She has also started a Go Fund Me page which at the time of publishing, has raised $41,686 out of its $50,000 target goal.

"To be honest when I began the fundraiser I put the goal at $20,000 but now I'm hoping to make at least $80,000," she said.

Ms Turner thanked those who have donated to help Jasmin and her children.

"Yes I started the fundraising but without the support of everyone it would not have been the success it has been. I just wish I could do more," she said.

She also plans to host a fundraising trivia night at Club Macquarie with details to come.

You can donate at gofundme.com/f/a9gnb-jazzys-journey.

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