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A Word From Our Founder:
My life drastically changed on February 22, 2007. I was told I had Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer that affects ones lymph nodes. I had no idea the tough road that was ahead of me. In hindsight, I’m thankful I didn’t know, as I may have given up the fight earlier. I won’t sugarcoat my experience; it was pretty awful and scary most of the time. My family and friends rallied around me, as I spent that year in bed, or in the hospital. During treatment, I thought about patients who weren't as blessed as me. How did they manage their everyday chores, meal preparation, laundry, and yard work? What happened if someone was alone, a single parent, or family lived in another state? I made a deal with The Universe; get me well, I would make it my personal mission to assist others. In 2009, just as my body was getting over the chemotherapy of 2007-2008, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor unrelated to the Hodgkin's. I had brain surgery to remove tumor and back to bed I went. I never forgot my promise. In 2010, I started HELPtouchHEAL in the effort to give back and assist others. I continue to make good on my promise. Battling cancer is no easy fete and additional support gives patients the will to live when the days are hard and dark. 2012, the cancer came back in multiple places in my body. However, I’m a tough cookie! Cancer is back in remission and I'm resolved to move forward and share what I've learned. Mell xo Founder and President Melanie has appeared in Style and Vibe magazine, CT Post, The Stratford Patch and The Advocate newspapers. She has also made guest appearances on the Oprah Winfrey show, CT Style-WTNH and the Melissa Harry-Perry show on MSNBC. Melanie resides with her children in Connecticut Content copyright of HELPtouchHEAL. All rights reserved 2019. |