<div>Update from Mel and Todd:
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<div>Our sincere thanks to all who have donated,  shared our story, and held our family in your hearts and prayers. We truly appreciate the loving support. ❤️
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<div>We are excited to share the great news that Todd is back home!  Daily life will look different for a while and we're still settling into the changes, but we are also embracing the blessing of each day together.  Thanks again for your love and support.  
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<div>Organizers: Ellen Colby, Rebecca Colby, Adam Colby on behalf of Melanie and Todd Lucas
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<div>On Monday, March 23rd, the Lucas family's lives changed in an instant. Todd, our sister Melanie's husband of 23 years, was the victim of a violent hit-and-run. While courageously attempting to identify the fleeing vehicle to protect others on the road, his car was fired upon multiple times.
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<div>One of Mel and Todd's six sons was in the vehicle with him. In a moment of outstanding bravery, their son performed immediate first aid on his father until help arrived. Because of his quick actions, the work of first responders, the expertise of medical staff at Froedtert Hospital, and God’s grace, Todd survived.
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<div>The road back is not a straight line; it is a long, deliberate climb. While Todd’s spirit remains steady, the physical and financial weight of this journey is more than any one family is meant to carry alone. The family is navigating a landscape of medical bills, recovery costs, and the daily realities that don't pause even when life is turned upside down.
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<div>The Urgent Need for Support
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<div>Most critically, the family is navigating this crisis without medical insurance. In the absence of a safety net, the mounting costs of specialized trauma surgery, inpatient hospital stays, and ongoing home medical supplies rest entirely on their shoulders.
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<div>How You Can Help
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<div>We are reaching out to our community to help bridge the gap between where things are and the stability Mel &amp; Todd are working so hard to reclaim. Your support will go directly toward:
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<div>• Medical Expenses: Offsetting the immense costs of specialized trauma care and ongoing treatments.
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<div>• Recovery Support: Providing the resources needed to manage the physical transitions and home medical equipment of the coming months.
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<div>• Essential Stability: Ensuring that while the focus is on healing, the foundation of our home and the needs of their four sons still living at home remains secure.
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<div>If you are able to give, no amount is too small to make a difference. If you aren't in a position to donate, we ask that you share this page with your network. A single share can reach someone we might never meet but who is ready to help.
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<div>Thank you for standing with us in the mended places. Your kindness is the light that helps us find the way forward.
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