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For participating in The 2026 ASICS Falmouth Road Race

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My Story

I am honored to be running again this year for CWC. As an affiliated practitioner, I witness the impact this organization has for so many members of our community who are affected by cancer every day. 

This year, my family is facing its own journey with cancer and I am so grateful to CWC for everything they have done to help us make healing so accessible with meals, groups, workshops and integrative therapies. 



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Cape Wellness Collaborative's (CWC) mission is to help residents of Cape Cod and the Islands who are facing cancer feel better through integrative therapies, nourishing meals, and emotional support services. 

Integrative therapies like massage, acupuncture, yoga, and more can significantly ease the physical and emotional side effects of cancer treatment and recovery. Yet most of these therapies are not covered by insurance, making them inaccessible to many when they’re needed most.

CWC bridges that gap. We connect individuals facing cancer with trusted, local practitioners who provide integrative care—and we cover the cost. Our model keeps care close to home, compassionate, and accessible.

Today, we serve approximately 1,100 people each year. Through our Wellness Eats program, we’ve also provided more than 18,000 handcrafted, nourishing meals to clients and caregivers across our community.  We also host monthly support group meetings at our HQ in South Yarmouth.

Our goal is simple and deeply meaningful: to help people feel better—physically, emotionally, and holistically—while navigating cancer.

Thank you to all who have donated so far!

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Aug 14 Suzie Hauptmann $28.10
Aug 14 Anonymous Best of luck Melissa. Appreciate all your help during my cancer treatment. Always a pleasure. Helen $55.35
Aug 14 Anonymous 🩷🩷🩷 Undisclosed amount
Aug 13 Susan Ferguson You are an amazing individual. Always giving of yourself to to others! Run Strong!! $109.85
Aug 12 Mary Stack Thank you for everything you do for us Melissa! You are an angel! $109.85
Aug 12 Linda Doll Thank you , Melissa, for all you do. Undisclosed amount
Aug 10 Sue Fuhrman Good luck!!! Undisclosed amount
Aug 05 Mal T In honor of Melissa Furtado and all her kindness and passion in devoting her energy into helping others. Thank you, Mal T $109.85
Jul 09 Christine and Ben Galvani $273.35
Jul 08 Liz Matthews Thank you for doing this Melissa! Undisclosed amount