My Story…
On May 22, 2020 Melina Edenfield was diagnosed with an aggressive pediatric brain tumor called Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG). Melina lost her fight to this tumor on June 24 of the same year, but it was just the beginning of her family’s fight to cure this disease... all while dressed in all things cheetah print, or “cheeto” as Melina called it!
This is dear to my heart as Melina & my daughter, Amelia, quickly became best pals when they met in preschool. Amelia continues to talk about her friend to this day.
Michelle & Keith, Melina’s parents, decided to create awareness for pediatric brain tumors while continuing to CHOOSE JOY because that is how Melina lived!
The Edenfields’ strength is contagious & because of this, I wanted to take a personal challenge, in running this marathon, & turn it into something so much more meaningful. I want to raise donations and awareness, while spreading Melina’s story & joy during my time training!
Please put on your finest “cheeto” print and join me in raising funds to help the Edenfield family fight this fight!
For more about Melina & her family’s journey, please go to http://mmefoundationjoy.org/
Donate to help Mallory raise money for 2021 FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay’s fundraising campaign.
Achievements
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 10 | The Bahlers | $20.00 |
| May 08 | The Platz Crew | Undisclosed amount |
| May 08 | Choose Joy | Undisclosed amount |
| May 08 | Courtney DeFelice | $25.00 |
| May 08 | Kelly Robertson | $25.00 |
| May 08 | Kenneth Popovec | $150.00 |
| May 08 | Penny Shields | Undisclosed amount |
| May 08 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 08 | Theresa Mikolay | $10.00 |
| May 08 | The Perry Family | Undisclosed amount |
