Support Melissa Atkinson's Medical Journey

Melissa Atkinson, our gentle and endlessly impressive treasure of a person, felt a bizarre pain in her shoulder the 10th of October. Hugh’s and her instincts pushed them toward the ER, where they expected to have a quick fix and return home. The visit has since resulted in 2 emergency surgeries and an exhausting extended stay at Presbyterian Hospital. Our tough and fearless Melissa has been attached to an infusion pole, unable to eat but receiving nutrients intravenously, and her usual vitality has been limited to infrequent strolls around her hospital room.

There’s a fierce & indestructible bond between the Atkinson three. Hugh and Macy have tirelessly ensured that Melissa always has a hand to hold and extra ears to take in the extreme influx of complicated information.

A donation of any amount is greatly appreciated and will primarily go toward the out-of-network hospital medical bills that increase with every night Melissa spends inpatient. Additionally, donations will be put toward any meals the family needs to Door Dash, over-the-counter medication when they’re home, specifics foods for Melissa’s new diet, rehab PT, Macy’s flights from New York to return to care for her mom, and the countless other hidden costs of an urgent case of this size.

The Atkinson family sends their love and gratitude for all of the support they have received from friends and loved ones. They will send out updates as soon as they are able.

Items that will help Melissa through treatment can be sent from the family's Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2OLIR3HXX6QEH?ref_=wl_share