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Mitera's Story

Here you can find the collection of Mitera's content on social media, in online newspapers, in a podcast, and others.

Cancer journey

Watch Mitera's full cancer journey which she has documented on TikTok.

The originals were published on TikTok. Visit her TikTok channel here.

View all videos on YouTube here.

Podcast

Mitera made an appearance on the Podcast Taboo: The Stories of Caribbean Women by Ciara James.

The episode description states the following: "In this episode, recorded in 2022, Mitera Balkaran shares her sarcoma cancer journey. Sadly Mitera passed away on Saturday 18th February 2023. She was one of the most genuine and transparent persons that I have met. We will continue to tell your story Mitera, and raise awareness of this very rare and aggressive cancer. Sleep in peace."

International Media

Mitera's story was covered by several international media outlets.

Click on the links below to read the article.

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Daily Mail (UK)

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Trinidad & Tobago Guardian

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Trinidad Express

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Mirror (UK)

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The Sun (UK)

gofundme Page

Mitera's gofundme page where she collected money to pay for the last minute medical repatriation from Belgium to Trinidad and to help with medical bills.

Donations are no longer accepted.

Celebration of Life - Live Stream

Mitera was cremated at the Temple by the Sea in her home country Trinidad on the 26th of February 2023 according to Hindu rites. The at-home rituals and the cremation ceremony were streamed live to allow her friends and followers from abroad to take part.

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