Marika Kučová
Marika Kučová (date of birth unknown – 2025) was a Czech author, blogger, and co-founder of the popular cooking blog Kitchen Story1.
She gained widespread recognition for her culinary work and her public battle with triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive form of the disease with limited treatment options in the Czech Republic.
Life and Career
Kučová was best known for her contributions to Kitchen Story, a blog that inspired many with its recipes and culinary tips.
Beyond her professional achievements, she was a mother of two young sons.
Battle with Cancer
In her mid-30s, Kučová was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer.
Despite undergoing a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, her condition worsened.
The cancer eventually spread to her subcutaneous tissue, liver, and bones.
Facing limited treatment options in the Czech Republic, she turned to international specialists for experimental therapies.
In April 2025, Kučová launched a fundraising campaign on the Donio platform to finance treatment at a clinic in Mexico.
The campaign exceeded its goal within a day, raising over 5.5 million Czech korunas.
Kučová expressed gratitude for the overwhelming public support and pledged to use any surplus funds to assist other patients in similar situations.
Legacy
Marika Kučová’s story resonated with tens of thousands of people, highlighting the challenges faced by cancer patients and the power of community support.
She passed away at the age of 37, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, culinary passion, and advocacy for improved cancer treatments.