Help Melissa FIGHT cancer

If you know Melissa (Montgomery) Puzerov, then you have already felt loved, uplifted, or belly laughed because of her. Her love for others is unmatched and now she is in need for us to show our love for her and her family.

Her journey started with a simple sneeze, causing pain in her back that increased day by day. After multiple doctor visit's and scans, on September 12th she was given the heart breaking news that it was, in fact, cancer that was causing this debilitating pain. As more results come in, the cancer has been found in other parts of the body including her brain. The first priority was to remove the tumor adjacent to her spine causing incredible pain and immobility. The risk of being paralyzed was high if this was not done immediately. The surgery was successfully performed, placing hardware on her spine and a cement that will destroy the remaining tumor in this area. The pain she was experiencing before has diminished but the healing discomforts from the surgery now begin.

It is still unsure the magnitude or origin of her cancer as we await the results from biopsies taken and some that still need to be collected from her breast and cervical area. Melissa is determined to fight this cancer, doing whatever it takes to succeed. Changing her diet drastically by only intaking nutritious foods that will create an environment that reduces the cancer's ability to thrive is only the beginning.

As you can imagine, the weight of all of this on Melissa and her family is incredible. Gino, her husband, has been a steadfast rock beside her. Their almost 3-year-old son, Guardian, is a source of pure joy for Mel but is unable to visit her in the hospital due to Covid restrictions. This precious family is the reason we are starting this fundraiser. We want to take any burden we possibly can off of their shoulders so they can focus on winning this battle against cancer. Medical costs, fueling Melissa's body for optimum healing, and every day financial responsibilities continue to grow.

First, and foremost, your prayers for Melissa are paramount. Your prayers have been uplifting and filling our family with hope. We know God is capable of healing Melissa and providing a miracle. God's unseen hand in guiding the circumstance and treatments so far is undeniable.

In addition, if you are able to give monetary support, this blessing will make a huge impact on her family.

Thank you all for your support for Melissa, Gino, and Guardian. What a blessing you are to them. As we learn more on this journey, I will update you frequently.