Melissa Basler

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Your gift could provide a one month supply of Tamoxifen, a drug used to treat breast cancers that rely on estrogen for growth, to a patient in need. Every 60 seconds, somewhere in the world, someone dies from breast cancer. Your gift will help save lives! Your gift could provide a screening mammogram to an uninsured or underinsured person in need. Your gift could provide a breast prosthesis for an uninsured or underinsured woman in need. Your gift will help us reach our bold goal to reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50% in the U.S. within the next decade!

My Story

In February 2024, I was diagnosed with an ATM gene mutation which, combined with my family history, gave me an 87% lifetime risk of breast cancer. After much thought, I chose to undergo a double mastectomy with reconstruction in June 2024, reducing my risk to 2%.

This journey hasn't been easy. I've had three reconstructive surgeries-October 2024, February 2025, and December 2025-each one a reminder of resilience, courage, and hope.

Please consider supporting my walk and this important mission. Together, we honor the fighters, admire the survivors, support the thrivers, and never give up hope for a cure.

Together, we are stronger. Together, we make a difference


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My Goal
$650

Amount Raised
$376

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Your gift could provide a one month supply of Tamoxifen, a drug used to treat breast cancers that rely on estrogen for growth, to a patient in need. Every 60 seconds, somewhere in the world, someone dies from breast cancer. Your gift will help save lives! Your gift could provide a screening mammogram to an uninsured or underinsured person in need. Your gift could provide a breast prosthesis for an uninsured or underinsured woman in need. Your gift will help us reach our bold goal to reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50% in the U.S. within the next decade!
Melissa's Donors:
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Lauren Cockrum
$103
Anonymous
Christine Diak
$100
Tracy Gribben
$50
Anonymous