Let's help Pam and the Cavanaugh family!

Hi! My name is Melissa Shaink and I live in Belchertown MA. My family moved here 8 years ago and quickly became friends with the Cavanaughs- Andy, Pam, Kaiya and Brady. Both Andy and Pam are teachers and Kaiya (14) and Brady (9) attend Belchertown schools and are active athletes. Andy and Pam are the kind of people who will literally give you the shirts off their backs. They love to host family and friends and it is evident that their family and friends are forefront in their hearts. In January Andy tore his ACL and is scheduled for surgery as soon as possible. During the first week of February, a stomach virus tore through the Cavanaugh house. Pam seemed to be spared and then started to have strange symptoms. After over two weeks of debilitating headaches and dizziness, Pam was sent to Mass General. Pam's symptoms got worse and she started with majorly blurred vision and tremors. She has been at Mass General since February 20th and currently can't even walk on her own. After many tests, she was diagnosed with Opsoclonus Myoclonus syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder. Pam is lucky enough to have the best neurologist in the world but her condition is so rare that she literally has Harvard Medical students attending every meeting she has with her medical team.

The Cavanaugh family has a long road ahead of them and I'd like to garner support for them and take some of the financial burden piece off their plates. It is unknown when Pam will be able to return home and what her new normal will look like. Please consider donating and or sending well wishes. Thank you!