
Support Nora’s Fight Against Leukemia
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Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters,
Our brother Will and his wife Melissa are facing a devastating challenge that no family should ever have to endure. Three-year-old Nora has been diagnosed with leukemia, a battle that has already taken a tremendous toll on this wonderful family. We are launching this GoFundMe campaign to rally around them during this incredibly difficult time.
Nora is a vibrant and brave little girl with an infectious smile. She loves to dance and play with her adoring big brother, Jackson, who is six years old. Will and Melissa are both dedicated teachers who have devoted their lives to caring for and nurturing young minds. They have been contributing to their communities for years, and now they need our support.
Leukemia is an aggressive and all-consuming battle that requires extensive medical treatments, including chemotherapy, regular spinal taps, blood and platelet transfusions, unexpected (and possibly extended) hospital stays, and ongoing care. This diagnosis has placed an unimaginably heavy burden on the Fletcher family.
Most recently Nora was admitted with a fever and had to stay in the hospital for 18 days due to an infection in her colon that, while common in children on chemo who are immunocompromised, can still be very dangerous. Nora just got home from her stay on 9/16. She has this week off from treatments and will then begin to be admitted M-F every other week for 8 weeks for intensive chemo that they need to monitor throughout. Will and Melissa do 24 hour shifts when she is admitted at the hospital, which greatly impedes their ability to show up for work.
While the Fletcher family has good insurance and an excellent support circle, the reality of needing to go to work to earn money and stay afloat is ever present. The goal of this GoFundMe is to help to reduce this pressure, so they are more able to focus on caring for Nora, Jackson, themselves and each other throughout the 2.5-3 years of treatment.
Here's how you can help:
1. Donate: Any contribution, no matter how small, will make a tremendous difference in supporting the Fletcher family.
2. Share: Please share this campaign with your friends, family, and social networks. The more people who see this, the closer we get to reaching our goal and providing the Fletcher family with the support they desperately need.
3. Offer Encouragement: Leave words of encouragement, love, and hope for the Fletcher family in the comments section. Your kind words will provide them with strength and motivation during this challenging journey.
Let's come together as a community and show the Fletcher family that they are not alone in this fight. Every dollar, every share, and every word of encouragement helps. Together, we can help Nora and ease the financial burden on this loving family.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity and support.
With love and hope,
Lena, Addie, and Ethan Fletcher
Organizer and beneficiary
Lena Fletcher
Organizer
Shutesbury, MA
Melissa Fletcher
Beneficiary