Melissa In Mind
Fundraising campaign by
Debbie Dearborn
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US$1,240.00Donated So Far
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Help this ongoing fundraising campaign by making a donation and spreading the word.Melissa Rivard underwent surgery for 5 ½ hrs to remove a tumor in the right frontal lobe of the brain. Results indicated the tumor was malignant, Secondary Glioblastoma. After 4 ½ yrs of remission on July 21, 2014, Melissa once again underwent surgery to remove a small mass in the left frontal lobe of the brain along with the edema associated with it. Surgery was expected to be longer than the first, due to the complex tumor but after 2 ½ hrs, the surgeon came out with disappointing news. He informed us that he was able to reduce the edema and remove most of the mass. Melissa’s cancer returned aggressively this time. The tumor is innervated in her brain. She also has a small mass on her right side of her brain that is inoperable. There is high hope that with chemotherapy and a small dose of radiation therapy the aggression of the cancer can be controlled and the size of the remaining tumors can be reduced.
Melissa is a resident of Leominister, MA and is 26 years old, She’s a mother of 3 wonderful boys. Her 2 oldest son have Autism. She’s a loving daughter, great sister and amazing wife. She has the strength and will to fight this battle stating, in reference to cancer, “IF I KICK HIS ASS THE FIRST TIME I WILL DO IT AGAIN!” With support of friends and family, our goal is to help her, make it happen!
As of 6/17/2015 Melissa's last MRI shows her cancer is progressing slowly. The MRI also shows 2 more spots which gives a total of 4. Melissa started on another type of chemotherapy which required a port to be put in her body to receive the medication for the chemotherapy . Avastin IV infusion every two weeks and Lomustine CCNU pills every 6 weeks. Melissa will go to Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston for clinical trial meds if this doesn't help slow the growth of the cancer.
This fundraiser is to help raise money for Melissa and her family to help pay medical bills and to help with living expenses. Please help by donating what you can and please pray for a cure.
Organizer
- Debbie Dearborn
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- Alexander and Ashley Bail
- Donated on Mar 18, 2016
Very saddened to hear of Melissa's passing we send our love to surround the family and her little boys during this difficult time .
- Liliana Rodríguez
- Donated on Mar 17, 2016
Sigue luchando!!!
REST IN PEACE MELISSA
Update posted by Debbie Dearborn at 02:17 amMARCH 17,2016TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY.. TODAY MY BEAUTIFUL AND LOVING DAUGHTER MELISSA PASSED AWAY SURROUNDED BY HER LOVE ONES. . SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND MEMORIES. SHE'S MY HERO. SHE MAKE A GRAND ENTRANCE TO THIS WORLD (INDEPENDENCE DAY) AND A WONDERFUL FINALLY (ST. PATRICK'S
Gift to the person who donates the most money
Update posted by Debbie Dearborn at 08:08 pmI HAVE DESIDED TO CROCHET AN AFGAN TO WHO EVER DONATES THE MOST MONEY TO MY FUNDRAISER AS A GIFT. ALSO SINCE WE AREN'T SURE HOW LONG IT WILL RUN I'VE DESIDED TO GIVE THE PERSON WHO DONATES THE MOST MONEY EACH MONTH A SURPRISE GIFT TO SHOW MY THANKS. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- liliana soba
- Donated on Mar 18, 2016
Rest in peace Angel :(
- Alexander and Ashley Bail
- Donated on Mar 18, 2016
Very saddened to hear of Melissa's passing we send our love to surround the family and her little boys during this difficult time .
- Liliana Rodríguez
- Donated on Mar 17, 2016
Sigue luchando!!!
- Matthew Aubuchon
- Donated on Feb 22, 2016
- Mike Coupal
- Donated on Feb 20, 2016
- Andrew Aguiar
- Donated on Feb 18, 2016
Hope this helps.
- Anonymous
- Donated on Feb 10, 2016
- Jim Henderson
- Donated on Feb 07, 2016
- Tiff & Jeff Amico
- Donated on Feb 05, 2016
We love you!!
- DIANA
- Donated on Aug 25, 2015
THANKS FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE DEBBIE! HUGS N' KISSES TO MY "MINI ME"! YOU ARE STRONG, RESILIENT AND HAVE SHOWN TO BE AN INSPIRATION TO MANY ;)
Rest in peace Angel :(