Heather Cox Coe was a finalist from Season 5 of American Idol, and is now in the fight for her life as she is battling brain cancer and is need of funds to have surgery to remove the tumor.

Coe who is a mother of 3 young children, has relied on faith, her family and her loving husband to help her through this very difficult time. Heather was diagnosed back in 2010, and after many Dr's visits she may have found a less invasive surgery, that could save her life, but as with many medical procedures it is very expensive.

Heather Cox Coe has decided to use a Go Fund Me Account to reach out to her fans and the kindness of strangers to help her get this procedure. Coe made a video to tell her story below. For more information about Coe's journey and back story CLICK HERE

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