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Help Melissa raise money

For participating in The 2025 ASICS Falmouth Road Race

My Story

Caring for my dad when he was ill showed me just how important integrative therapies are. It lead me on a journey to provide these integrative services to others after his passing. CWC has taken the burden of cost and search off the plates of patients and families which allows access to these services. It’s an honor to be running for Cape Wellness Collaborative for a 4th year and a privilege to work one on one with the clients of CWC. 

Description

CWC provides free of charge integrative therapies, nutritious meals, and emotional support for people facing cancer on Cape Cod and their caregivers.


Integrative care includes massage, acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, lymphatic drainage, yoga, art therapy and more.  All of these modalities provide significant relief from the side effects of cancer and its treatment.   Integrative care is not typically covered by insurance, which means many people cannot afford it while undergoing cancer treatment and facing a loss of work.   


CWC partners directly with local practitioners who provide these services and we cover the cost. 

Our model makes integrative care accessible:  the practitioners are in your neighborhood, and the cost is covered.   We serve over 600 people living with cancer each year.   Our goal is to help people feel better, better tolerate treatment, and recover faster after treatment. 

Thank you to all who have donated so far!

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jul 13 Mal Tennihan Good luck Melissa, you are the best! $55.35
Jul 12 Sherry J. Melissa, good luck with the race and fundraising. Thank you for all you do to help others. You are the best! Xo Undisclosed amount
Jul 12 Helen Granger Melissa, good luck and thank you for all you and others at CWC do to assist us through our journey. Truly helped me. $55.35
Jul 11 Heidi Berenson Melissa - You have such a warm heart & generous spirit. Delighted to support your efforts on behalf of CWC! You'll rock it! $197.05
Jul 11 Chris Connelly Proud of you for all you do for others. I’ll be watching for you!☺️🏃🏻‍♀️ $28.10
Jul 11 Linda DEYoung Thanks for all you do, Melissa, and to Cape Wellness Collaborative as well - have a fun race! $109.85
Jul 11 Carole W. Bell Melissa, you are so dedicated and talented and such an important supporter of Cape Wellness Collaborative. $55.35
Jul 11 Julie Rice Good luck Melissa!!! $109.85
Jul 11 Sharon McPherson $55.35
Jul 10 Christine Galvani Go Melissa! $55.35