Hi everyone! My name is Michelle Petrello and I have been a friend to Danielle Goodridge for nearly 15 years. We went through the tribulations of adolescence and young adulthood with each other to lean on. Danielle is one of the most caring, strong, hilarious beautiful women I've had in my life and she has always supported me (and countless others). But now, Danielle is the one that needs support and I need your help!
As you may or may not know, Danielle was recently diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a rare brain cancer. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments at the Cleveland Clinic and her case is being overseen by neuro-oncologist and Deputy Director of The Brain Tumor Center at Duke University, Dr. Henry Friedman, whose research is specifically targeted on Glioblastoma.
The side effects of cancer treatment are widespread, hair loss being one of the most common outward symptoms. Danielle has been so incredibly strong and positive up to this point, but now that her symptoms are becoming visually apparent, her spirits are sinking a bit. Though I can't help Danielle with her illness, I want to help her to continue feeling beautiful by gifting her with a wig!
The money I am raising will be presented to Danielle in the form of a gift certificate to Mika's Wig Boutique for Women, a local store specializing in human-hair wigs. Any money exceeding the cost of the wig will be given to Danielle to help with the financial stress of no longer being able to work.
Any tiny bit will be so beyond appreciated. It will be a form of physical, spiritual and emotional support to this beautiful 27 year old woman who we all know to be an amazing soul, daughter, sister, fiancé and friend who deserves an amazing life.
If you can't afford to donate, send all you positive thoughts towards Danielle and the Goodridge family!
Thank you so much for reading and remember to live each day to the fullest, Keep Calm and Fight On!