Help Us Remember Melissa and Spread FTD Awareness

Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters,

Our hearts are shattered as we share the devastating loss of our beloved mother, Melissa. On December 27, 2024, she tragically lost her life in a vehicle accident on the Great Highway. She lived with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a cruel condition that affects behavior, judgment, and memory. Despite the precautions we took to keep her safe, she managed to wander from home that day. We searched frantically and called the police, but by the time we learned what had happened, it was too late. She was struck by a car and did not survive.

The events of that day play over and over in our minds, the frantic search, the gut-wrenching call from the police, and arriving at the hospital only to hear the doctor deliver the worst news of our lives. Seeing her lifeless body is an image we will never forget. It all happened so fast, leaving us grieving deeply and struggling to process this unimaginable loss.

This is a pain we wouldn’t wish on anyone, and we ask for compassion from our community as we navigate this tragedy. When discussing this incident, we hope people will remember that grief is complicated, and families like ours are doing the best we can in impossible circumstances.

We are raising funds to cover her funeral expenses and honor her memory by spreading awareness about FTD. This condition is devastating, yet so many people don’t know about it or the toll it takes on families.

In these difficult times, we find strength in our faith and hold tightly to scripture:

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." – Psalm 34:18

If you feel moved to contribute, we are deeply grateful for any support. Your support, whether through a donation, sharing this page to raise awareness, or holding our family in your thoughts brings comfort during this heartbreaking time.

With gratitude and love,

Virginia, Raymond, and Alex