Fight for Melissa

$75,415 of $100k goal

Raised by 1,364 people in 13 months
Chelsea Cooley Altman
on behalf of Melissa Young
 WILMINGTON, NC
Many people have asked me what they can do to help Melissa and her fight to have more time with Jack. At this point in her journey, the ONLY option that is presenting itself in the natural is for her doctors to find a specialist that can keep her from dehydrating and starving to death. These components - not a result from her original diagnosis of Dysautonomia and POTS - have left her fighting harder than EVER to have moments with her son Jack. As you may know last week her line for fluids and nutrition was removed from her chest and neck. When they put it in 5 months ago we were told that there were no more available places. Since the removal, her physicians have been searching hospitals/ specialists all over the country in hopes of a way. Unfortunately, after 7 years her body is shot. It's having trouble even excepting infant IVs. At this point, any further medical care would have to be outside of what her insurance will cover. They are already garnishing her husbands wages due to the enormous medical debt that has mounded. ANYTHING FROM HERE ON OUT AS THEY SEARCH FOR A SPECIALIST WILL HAVE TO COME OUT OF POCKET. Melissa and I are believing that God is going to provide a specialist, and when He does, she has to be ready with the funds to go and receive the care and treatment that we know God will provide. Time is NOT on our side and so at this point, the ONLY thing I know to do is to rally behind her and create a fund that will be ready when she gets the call. How much is needed? I have no idea. But I do know that any donation, of any size, will help immensely. She just doesn't have the funds to do this on her own. And she would never ask this of anyone. So that is why I am asking you to join me and Fight for Melissa! God Bless y'all from the bottom of my heart. - Chelsea

****Update as of 3/29/16: What a blessing to have had the opportunity to see the specialist at the Mayo Clinic. As many of her supporters know, the procdure did not work. But thanks your funds, it was made possible to even attempt it. God is working in mighty ways and we are praising Him every second of every day! A lot of people are asking how they can help. Your prayers and donations of any kind are blessings beyond measure. God bless each and every one of you.
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Update 3
Posted by Chelsea Altman
13 months ago
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Update on Melissa Consin Young! As you all know, we are moving into Round 2, where she will be heading to the Mayo Clinic this weekend. I am believing that God is able to provide her with everything she needs - in every capacity. And I know with our help, God's blessings will continue to pour abundantly down on her. So do I feel like I need to give everyone an update on her fund. Right now, we are sitting at $2500 raised, which is AMAZING! I cannot thank you enough for what you have done!! God bless you!!! We are $12,500 away from hitting our goal and y'all she needs us! I broke it down and if each of us - ALL 500 of us - just donated $25 more a piece, we would hit it and we HAVE to hit it before she leaves! She has got to prove to them that she has the funds available for them to treat her. And she leaves on Sunday! We have 3 days and I know we can do it! We have stood together, prayed together and now we have got to FIGHT together for Melissa!! She needs us!! We haven't let her down yet and we cannot do it now!! 500 donating $25 EACH and we are there! Please donate, please pass this on, please share this post and let's BAND TOGETHER AND FIGHT FOR MELISSA! If the tables were turned...and we were in her position, she would do this for us. So we must do this for our girl, our fighter and our hero!
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Update 2
Posted by Chelsea Altman
13 months ago
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Update on Melissa Consin Young!!! I've been speaking with her nurse and wanted to provide a quick update. The doctor did his darnedest to provide her with a temporary catheter for her next step at Mayo Clinic. After countless attempts he entered a small vein in her left elbow and threaded the catheter through to her heart. He noted that this is temporary and is not positive that it will hold until Monday. I know our God is able to keep that thing put! They are hydrating her with sodium chloride through the catheter now. - praise the Lord! The surgeon was unable to continue with the procedure to extract fluid from her pericardium - a necessary step for the doctor to see her at Mayo. Right now they are doing all they can to elevate her blood pressure and ease the pain she is in. I'll keep updating everyone as I receive more news. I do know that she wanted to make sure her warriors had the latest news sent with her love.
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Update 1
Posted by Chelsea Altman
13 months ago
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Update on Melissa Consin Young!!! Her nurse just texted me that she is in recovery!! Praise the Lord!! I don't have any other details on how the procedure went, but will post as soon as I know! Right now, we are taking each step, day-by-day. I know our God is more than able and I know she will make it to Mayo for whatever procedure he has planned for her. These costs will ALL be out of pocket and as you can imagine, after 7 years of DAILY medical bills, they are more than tapped out. Anything you can donate would be heaven-sent! God bless y'all!
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Michael Silverstein
3 months ago
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This is a terrible story but MOM, rest assured, your son will be well taken care of.

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Matthew Howard III
3 months ago

Seen you tell your story at a Trump rally. Heard your story again today on Sean Hannity's radio station. I made a post on my Facebook page telling your story and giving everyone this pages URL. I'm sorry for what's going on in your life right now, but sometimes bad things happen to good people. I'm happy your go fund me is growing more and more everytime I look. God bless you, and God bless your son. Stay strong, and we will continue to donate. We will also see through that Donald Trump gets your boy to college. Don't stop fighting. We love you.

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Paulette Baldwin
4 months ago

Praying for you and your son, dear Melissa. May God's healing touch follow you always.

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Pam Abney
4 months ago

I am so sorry I can not donate as I was in an accident and injuries progressed from lack of correct medical care. I would like to know if you know about NYU. Here is the site. http://www.med.nyu.edu/neurology/dysautonomia-center maybe they can help. God Bless You!

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Randall Thom
5 months ago

Melissa is battling hard friends, please do what you can to help with this fund. she is such a beautiful human being, and he great son Mr Jack is a super wonderful young man.

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Elena Watson
2 months ago

Isn't that sad that people have to raise money to help pay for medical bills ? Thanks Obama ! Can't wait for Trump to stop giving handouts to freeloaders and looaser. Insurance companies know how to make the system cheap, they won't be that hard on you !

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Red Hulk
2 months ago

I read your story and I found a doctor that will turn things around for you. He has saved one of my loved one's life. Here is a video that can give you insight on your health problem. His contact is also available. ---> Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBusfMVDPpk Please contact him like YESTERDAY! The sooner the better! God bless you on your recovery. Amen

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Randall Thom
3 months ago

Good Morning My Dearest Melissa, I woke up way early on a day where i could and should have slept in, but you were and are on my mind. I am praying for you fervently again Melissa. We are not ready to let you go, and I am praying that God will give us many more miracles with your health, that today, when you wake up, you will be feeling stronger again. These tears that are flowing are not wasted tears,they are tears to God to let him know that our nation our country still needs you to inspire us. Last week when i was out to your place to help get you some peace of mind and joy back after the evil ones stole the peace, I was in even more and complete awe than i have been since we met that wonderful day in Janesville. Joshua 1:9 is your life verse and yes you are so courageous and you battle so strong always. This year i became a better man, and all that credit really goes to you my dear friend, for you showed me things and told me things and gave me things to really grasp and appreciate. I love you deeply Melissa.

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Kimberly Fiedler
3 months ago

Have you heard of Dr. Glen King of the King Institute in Texas. He has had amazing results with a wide variety of illnesses. We'll pray for you and Jack.

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Pat Shull Rawson
3 months ago

Just wanted you to know that I didn't know about the situation until yesterday when I was listening to Sean Hannity. Prayers are coming your way. I want to say a big thanks to Sean for bringing it to the attention of his listening audience who has responded, as usual, in an amazing way. I noticed the contributions have more than doubled in a 24 hour period!

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$75,415 of $100k goal

Raised by 1,364 people in 13 months
Created February 4, 2016
Chelsea Cooley Altman  
on behalf of Melissa Young
$50
Anonymous
1 month ago
$10
Anonymous
1 month ago
$25
Tina Sochacki
1 month ago
$25
Anonymous
2 months ago
TG
$50
Tashina Gray
2 months ago

Thank you for loving our girls from the Miss You Can Do It Pageant. Prayers for a successful procedure.

SC
$50
Scott Campbell
2 months ago

God Bless you!

DD
$25
David DiLapi
2 months ago

Praying for you and your son

$25
Stacey Hinkle
2 months ago
EI
$25
Eddie Imperial
2 months ago

Please look into MMS sodium chlorite. It's alternative medicine but it can maybe save you. It curse mise illnesses. EVEN CANCER

$25
Susan Stallard
2 months ago

God of love and mercy, we cry out to you for healing for Melissa. Please grant her small son his mother for many more years if in your perfect plan. Our Father, amen.

Michael Silverstein
3 months ago
1
1

This is a terrible story but MOM, rest assured, your son will be well taken care of.

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Matthew Howard III
3 months ago

Seen you tell your story at a Trump rally. Heard your story again today on Sean Hannity's radio station. I made a post on my Facebook page telling your story and giving everyone this pages URL. I'm sorry for what's going on in your life right now, but sometimes bad things happen to good people. I'm happy your go fund me is growing more and more everytime I look. God bless you, and God bless your son. Stay strong, and we will continue to donate. We will also see through that Donald Trump gets your boy to college. Don't stop fighting. We love you.

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Paulette Baldwin
4 months ago

Praying for you and your son, dear Melissa. May God's healing touch follow you always.

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Pam Abney
4 months ago

I am so sorry I can not donate as I was in an accident and injuries progressed from lack of correct medical care. I would like to know if you know about NYU. Here is the site. http://www.med.nyu.edu/neurology/dysautonomia-center maybe they can help. God Bless You!

+ Read More
Randall Thom
5 months ago

Melissa is battling hard friends, please do what you can to help with this fund. she is such a beautiful human being, and he great son Mr Jack is a super wonderful young man.

+ Read More
Elena Watson
2 months ago

Isn't that sad that people have to raise money to help pay for medical bills ? Thanks Obama ! Can't wait for Trump to stop giving handouts to freeloaders and looaser. Insurance companies know how to make the system cheap, they won't be that hard on you !

+ Read More
Red Hulk
2 months ago

I read your story and I found a doctor that will turn things around for you. He has saved one of my loved one's life. Here is a video that can give you insight on your health problem. His contact is also available. ---> Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBusfMVDPpk Please contact him like YESTERDAY! The sooner the better! God bless you on your recovery. Amen

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Randall Thom
3 months ago

Good Morning My Dearest Melissa, I woke up way early on a day where i could and should have slept in, but you were and are on my mind. I am praying for you fervently again Melissa. We are not ready to let you go, and I am praying that God will give us many more miracles with your health, that today, when you wake up, you will be feeling stronger again. These tears that are flowing are not wasted tears,they are tears to God to let him know that our nation our country still needs you to inspire us. Last week when i was out to your place to help get you some peace of mind and joy back after the evil ones stole the peace, I was in even more and complete awe than i have been since we met that wonderful day in Janesville. Joshua 1:9 is your life verse and yes you are so courageous and you battle so strong always. This year i became a better man, and all that credit really goes to you my dear friend, for you showed me things and told me things and gave me things to really grasp and appreciate. I love you deeply Melissa.

+ Read More
Kimberly Fiedler
3 months ago

Have you heard of Dr. Glen King of the King Institute in Texas. He has had amazing results with a wide variety of illnesses. We'll pray for you and Jack.

+ Read More
Pat Shull Rawson
3 months ago

Just wanted you to know that I didn't know about the situation until yesterday when I was listening to Sean Hannity. Prayers are coming your way. I want to say a big thanks to Sean for bringing it to the attention of his listening audience who has responded, as usual, in an amazing way. I noticed the contributions have more than doubled in a 24 hour period!

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