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Help a Brave Veteran Overcome the Challenges of MS!

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There is nothing more painful than watching the person you love slowly lose the abilities that once came so easily.

My wife, Melinda, is not just my partner, she is a proud veteran, a devoted mother, and the most selfless woman I know. Shortly after returning from serving our country, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a chronic and unforgiving disease that has now been part of her life for 14 long years.

Through it all, Melinda has faced each day with a strength that humbles me. She never complains, even as MS has stolen pieces of her independence, her mobility, and her comfort. But behind her brave smile, I see the pain and exhaustion she carries. It is heartbreaking to know that someone who once gave so much of herself to others now struggles with the simplest daily tasks.

My name is Mark, and I am raising funds to help make our home a safe and accessible place for Melinda. While the VA has provided some vital resources, we are now at the point where major modifications are urgently needed. These upgrades will allow her to live with safety, comfort, and dignity in the home she loves.

The funds will go toward:

♿ Ramps for safe entry and exit

A walk-in tub to ease her daily pain and restore comfort

Safer flooring and additional handrails throughout the home to prevent dangerous falls

Wider doorways and adjusted spaces to better accommodate her mobility needs


These are not conveniences, they are necessities. Without them, her world shrinks smaller every day. With them, she can hold on to independence, safety, and dignity.

Watching her fight this illness day after day is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. Yet even as her body grows weaker, her spirit continues to inspire me. I want to give her the gift of comfort, safety, and dignity in her own home, but I cannot do it alone.

Your donation, no matter the size, will make a life changing difference. Every single dollar is a step toward freedom, safety, and peace of mind for Melinda. It means fewer tears of frustration, fewer moments of helplessness, and more moments of comfort and hope.

From the bottom of my heart, I ask for your support. Please help us give Melinda the dignity and independence she deserves. Your kindness will not only change her daily life, it will remind her that she is not fighting this battle alone.

Thank you for reading our story, for caring, and for standing with us in this fight. Please consider donating and sharing this campaign. Together, we can bring comfort and dignity back to the life of a woman who has already given so much!








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Donations (5)

  • Todd Francis
    • $100
    • 5 mos
  • Anonymous
    • $10
    • 9 mos
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Mark Carter
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O’Fallon, MO

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