About Melanie

Melanie and her boyfriend Mike were riding their bikes home on Wednesday night, June 5th, when Melanie fell and hit her head. Though she was able to walk home and looked like she had only suffered a relatively minor scrape on her cheek, she quickly developed a severe headache and knew that she needed to go to the hospital. Once they arrived at the emergency room the doctors discovered bleeding on her brain and swelling which prompted them to take her into surgery to remove a portion of her skull to allow her brain to swell without too much pressure. Melanie suffered a severe brain trauma and will need years of rehabilitation. She is progressing and getting better every day. After months of hospitalization and care, Melanie's family is now trying to bring her home.

In order for this to happen, the cost will be around $70,000, that includes the lift system, a handicap bathroom, and a rehab table, for her much needed therapy.

To read more about Melanie, please visit her caring bridge website.