My name is Erica, and I’m raising funds for my sister, Melexies. Until recently, Melexies was a dedicated workaholic who rarely took time for herself, even as she began to notice symptoms that lingered. Everything changed over Memorial Day weekend in 2024, when she visited me and was suddenly in excruciating pain. We rushed to the ER, where doctors discovered a mass in her colon. She was taken into surgery immediately, and we learned the devastating news: the mass was cancerous and already at stage 4.

Since then, Melexies has faced a whirlwind of challenges. The cancer spread to her liver, requiring the removal of 75 percent of it, and now there are traces in her lungs. She’s been placed on indefinite chemotherapy, fighting every day with incredible strength and resilience. Through it all, she’s remained hopeful, but the journey has been overwhelming—physically, emotionally, and financially.

Now, Melexies’s lease in Connecticut is ending, and she needs to move to New York before March 1 to be closer to family and her medical team. The funds raised will help cover the cost of a moving company, her first month’s rent, and the security deposit, giving her the stability she needs to focus on healing. Her life changed overnight, and she’s been through so much. Any support would mean the world to us and help Melexies continue her fight surrounded by loved ones. Thank you for caring.