In our new What’s Underneath episode, 27-year-old Elly Mayday takes us through the hell-and-back journey of a plus-size pinup model with over 300,000 Facebook followers to the harrowing battle for her life against stage 3 ovarian cancer. As Ellie removes her farmer-girl plaid and blue jeans, she reveals an inner light that is is blinding, irrespective of weight loss, weight gain, losing her hair, or the scars of her surgeries.

For all of Elly’s unflinching battle with ovarian cancer, watch her video above. Then spreads her truths yourself by sharing her episode with your friends and loved ones.

Follow Elly on Instagram: @ellymaydayofficialfanpage

Follow her on Twitter: @ellytweetybird

The What's Underneath Project is produced by Elisa, Lily, & Mona

Elly's video was edited by Andrea Cruz

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