Help Wesley & Melodie Woods in Their Darkest Hour

Wesley and Melodie Woods have long been the kind of couple who quietly pour love into everyone around them. Now, they are facing the most heartbreaking and overwhelming battle of their lives, and they need the support of those who have been touched by their kindness and goodness.

For years, Wesley and Melodie did everything right. They worked hard, saved faithfully, and looked forward to a peaceful retirement together. But life brought them unimaginable hardship long before illness entered the picture.

After having lost his father and brother, his family experienced a heartbreaking tragedy that made national news. You might recall In 2013, Wesley’s sister Hollie and niece Shelby were tragically among the victims killed by the “Affluenza teen” in Texas. As the only surviving sibling, Wesley then devoted himself to caring for his grieving mother, using much of the couple’s retirement savings to support her assisted living needs.

Not long afterward, Wesley received another devastating blow: a diagnosis of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) — an extremely rare, aggressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, and speech. As the disease advanced, Melodie became his full-time caregiver, coordinating professional in-home help whenever possible, while still working outside the home.

But just as they were managing the daily challenges of Wesley’s care, Melodie received her own shocking life-altering diagnosis: stage 4 salivary gland cancer. She now faces a difficult treatment journey filled with uncertainty, medical procedures, and the emotional weight of fighting for her life.

With Melodie soon unable to continue caring for Wesley on her own, the Woods urgently need 12 hours a day, 7 days a week of professional in-home caregiving for Wesley — all while Melodie undergoes the necessary treatments.

The financial toll is staggering:

In-home care costs $25–$50 per hour and is not covered by Medicare or their supplemental insurance.

This means Wesley’s necessary care alone totals $2,000 per week — up to $10,000 per month, not including their regular living and medical expenses.

Wesley and Melodie have already spent most of their life savings simply surviving the hardships life has placed before them. They should not have to choose between Wesley’s safety and Melodie’s treatment.

Our goal is to create a reliable, ongoing fund so they never have to face that impossible choice again.

If just 200 people can give $50 a month — or whatever you feel moved to give — we can ensure Wesley receives the continuous care he needs while Melodie focuses on healing. A generous one-time donation of any size provides immediate relief and hope.

For those who know Wesley and Melodie — and even for those meeting them for the first time — their story is a testament to unshakable faith and love. Despite their trials, they continue to inspire everyone around them with their courage and devotion.

As Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40)

Please consider donating and sharing their story. Your kindness will help lighten their burden, allow them to focus on healing, and remind them that they are not walking this journey alone.

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for standing with Wesley and Melodie during their darkest hour