Support Melody's Fight Against Breast Cancer and Crisis

Dear Friends,

I never imagined I would be in a position where I’d have to ask for help, and it is incredibly difficult to do so. Life has taken an unexpected and devastating turn, leaving me with no other choice. My health has created challenges: chronic pain, kidney disease, and now my third battle with breast cancer. I’ve endured a lumpectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, and still have months of antibody injections ahead. A bad fall initially delayed my radiation, leaving me in even more pain. My chronic kidney disease complicates what doctors can safely do for me. I am exhausted—physically, mentally emotionally, and financially. Each day is a battle, and I struggle to find the strength to keep fighting.

Now, on top of everything, I am facing the heartbreaking reality of losing my home of 29 years. This is where I built much of my life, clung to hope even in the darkest times, and most importantly, shared 17 1/2 cherished years with my beloved mother and cared for her before she passed away. My sister, Rita, who was put on the home as 1/3 owner one month before Mom passed away 11 years ago, has filed a partition action to sell my home out from under me. Mom and I owned this house together since 1987, and I’ve lived here since 1996. Legal costs just to retain an attorney for the partition action process start at $7500!

Medical bills have drained everything; my car broke down in Sept. 2024 and was not repairable—the same month I was diagnosed with breast cancer for the third time in 13 years; and one of my dogs developed chronic illnesses, one of which is potentially life threatening. Thankfully, after nine months without a vehicle, a very dear friend just helped me acquire a used car and I am eternally grateful!

Your support could mean the difference between me being able to navigate the court system and sell my home to move forward, or being forced into the terrifying unknown. Without help, I truly don’t know where I will go. My other sister will not help, and despite doing everything I can to stay afloat, I am drowning. I have fought hard for a long time, but now, I need a lifeline.

This situation has taken an immense toll on my health. I have other urgent health needs, each with significant out-of-pocket costs and challenges. The uncertainty of my overall situation is terrifying, and I am at a loss of what to do despite researching every medical, financial, community and other resource. More than anything, I long for stability—a safe place to rest, heal, and rebuild some sense of normalcy. I have fought through so much, but this point in time feels insurmountable. I don’t want to give up, but I am running out of options and time. I’ve had to come to terms with the fact I need help to keep going.

I am humbly asking for your generosity and support during this difficult time to help me deal with the legal challenges and afford continued critical medical care. If you are able to give, no amount is too small—your kindness could be the reason I have a roof over my head, the reason I can receive continued treatment and medical services, and the reason I can keep fighting.

I understand these are challenging times. If you can donate, it would mean everything to me. If not, I understand, and would sincerely appreciate your positive thoughts and heartfelt prayers. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading, for caring, and for standing by me in my time of need.

Love,

Melody