Conquering Cancer : Together for Mel
Fundraising campaign by
Jackie OConnor
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CA$15,931Donated So Far
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Campaign Story
On December 23rd 2016, the lives of the De Souza family were turned upside down. Two days before Christmas, Mel was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. For over a year, Mel was showing symptoms but, because she is so young, doctors were telling her it was nothing. Now Melanie, wife and mother of 2 young children, has to deal with this devastating news.
In the last month, Mel has learned she has stage three breast cancer that has spread to her lymph nodes. She is now going for more tests to see if it has spread anywhere else. In the coming weeks, she will be starting chemotherapy followed by surgery, a double mastectomy and then radiation.
The De Souza family will suffer many emotional and financial strains during this time of treatment and recovery. But, rest assured, Mel will battle through this and conquer it! She will fight for herself, for her husband and her children.
To all that read this, thank you for your support, love and well wishes for Mel, Rich and their family.
Organizer
- Jackie OConnor
Donors
- Virginio & Ana Luis
- Donated on May 05, 2017
- Bev MacLean
- Donated on Apr 26, 2017
- Erin & Steve
- Donated on Apr 26, 2017
All the best, From our family to yours!
Update from Mel - June 28, 2017
Update posted by Jackie OConnor at 06:20 pmI just wanted to give everyone a update after surgery. I had surgery on June 12th. Yesterday I met with my oncologist and we went over the next steps. Unfortunately when they removed my lymph nodes 9 out of 9 of them tested positive for cancer. So what does that. . . . .
Update from Melanie - April 5
Update posted by Jackie OConnor at 01:32 pmSo here I am waiting for round 4 of chemo. Today I start a new type of chemo and I am scared shitless (pardon my language). When i heard the words "you have cancer" a few things rang through my mind. Will my kids grow up without a mom? Will. . . . .
Mel update - March 3
Update posted by Jackie OConnor at 11:40 pmIts been a while since I have sent out a update and to be honest it is because I haven't had anything positive to update with. However today is a new day and I am finally feeling “normalish”. This second treatment was really hard on my body. Since I was. . . . .
Update from Mel : Feb 2
Update posted by Jackie OConnor at 02:46 amHi everyone, here's another update Mel wanted to share with you : So yesterday was my first treatment. 1 down 5 more to go! I went to the mall before treatment because I needed to get a new backpack to carry all my papers and meds. I had a pill. . . . .
Update from Mel - Jan 28
Update posted by Jackie OConnor at 01:36 amHi Everyone, Here' s a quick update from Mel that she wanted to share with everyone. On behalf of the De Souza family, thank you to everyone for your overwhelming generosity, prayers and support. ______________________________________________________________________________________This last week has had a lot of ups and downs. I met pretty much my. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- Virginio & Ana Luis
- Donated on May 05, 2017
- Bev MacLean
- Donated on Apr 26, 2017
- Erin & Steve
- Donated on Apr 26, 2017
All the best, From our family to yours!
- Lynne Gregory
- Donated on Mar 18, 2017
Dear Mel When Darrin and Marlyn told me about your struggle I wanted to help in some way. Your family is beautiful and you are such a strong and positive individual. My hope, thoughts and prayers are with you. Lynne Gregory
- Brian Vaz
- Donated on Mar 10, 2017
Stay strong Mel..Love you long time Hope you start feeling better today and always so we can get back to Spacemans porch and laugh untill we have abs #nalaupsidedown #needaboost #carsonfire #pigeons #marcosporchparties Xoxoxo Brian Vaz & Courtney Ormston
- Daniel Medeiros
- Donated on Mar 09, 2017
- Anonymous
- Donated on Mar 09, 2017
Praying for you and your family. You got this Melanie! xo
- Kasha Antczak
- Donated on Mar 09, 2017
Sending all my support and love!
- Andrea Perricone
- Donated on Mar 08, 2017
Sending you so many healthy and positive vibes!!
- Anonymous
- Donated on Feb 28, 2017
Stay strong and positive!
