Aurora's Soul Food Restaurant Fights to Survive After Owner's Cancer Diagnosis

Lisa Bowling opened The Soul Spot, Aurora’s only soul food restaurant, in August. A week later, she received a stage four cancer diagnosis. The news has prompted a strong community response to support her and her business. Bowling has spent nearly two months away from the restaurant while undergoing treatment. She is now recovering at home after a hospital stay.

To keep The Soul Spot running, volunteers from the community have stepped in. The restaurant’s chef, Katrina Reed, has taken on long hours, working every day from morning to night. Friends and family have also launched a fundraising campaign to cover Bowling’s medical costs and help sustain the business.

The goal is to raise close to £50,000. More details about the efforts can be found on the restaurant’s website, www.thesoulspots.com. The community’s support aims to ease Bowling’s financial burden during her recovery. The funds will assist with her medical expenses and ensure The Soul Spot remains open. The restaurant continues to serve customers with the help of dedicated volunteers.