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In 2005, Brian Melton was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and his life was forever changed. Once an avid golfer and fisherman that loved the outdoors, Brian began having memory problems and experience dizziness and vertigo, leaving him stuck in bed for weeks at a time. Brian also faced severe fatigue and muscle pain, and eventually he could not stand up straight. After months of symptoms, Brian’s neurologist ordered an MRI who diagnosed him with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS). Over the years, the relapses took a lot out of Brian. Despite his illness, he was able to enjoy a professional career, marry his beautiful wife, Valarie and was able to be active in the lives of his children. In 2013, Brian worked a demanding job, and the stress of his position began to take a toll on his body. Brian went into a relapse that left him with permanent symptoms. Now unable to work, and with lesions on his brain, vertigo, numbness and balance issues, Brian’s condition has rapidly progressed.
Brian constantly worries about the future for both himself and his family. Instead of laying down and accepting a doomed fate, Brian vowed to do everything in his power to fight his MS. He’s researched the latest treatments and the success stories of others who have walked a path similar to his. Brian has found Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant or HSCT; the extraction of your own stem cells filtered from your blood, then chemotherapy wipes out the faulty immune system, and your stem cells are transplanted back. HSCT is only in the trial stages in the US, but the great news is that results have been amazing. Brian volunteered to receive treatment as part of the FDA trials, was evaluated in March at Northwestern University but did not meet the strict criteria. He has found a center overseas that has had promising results; The A.A. Maximov Department of Hematology and Cellular Therapy, in Moscow, Russia. Dr. Federenko has had phenomenal results based off of years measuring clinical progression.
Brian feels if he stands by and wait until the procedure is approved in the US there is no telling just how far the MS will continue to progress. In short, his body can’t afford to wait six more years. Brian has been on a waiting list to receive treatment at the facility in Moscow, and after a long two years, he finally was accepted for treatment and given a date of November 2016! The total cost for treatment at the facility in Moscow is approximately $50,000. Brian will also be required to travel to Moscow and spend a month away from his family. Coming up with $50,000 is overwhelming to Brian, and the “proud family man” that he is makes it more difficult for Brian to ask for money. The time has come for Brian to swallow his pride and he now asks you for your help. Getting back his life and being the husband and father that he can be is far more important to Brian than anything else!
To help with this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in Brian’s honor has been established with Help Hope Live, a trusted nonprofit organization that has been providing community-based fundraising guidance to patients and their families for more than 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law, are held by Help Hope Live in the Southwest Stem Cell Transplant Fund, and are administered by Help Hope Live for transplant-related expenses only. To make a tax-deductible contribution, please click on the yellow DONATE NOW button. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.
Thank you ahead of time for your support! Any donation amount will help Brian fight back against MS. God Bless and thank you SO much!
Gratefully,
Brian Melton’s family and friends
Thank you to all who have made donations to Brian's HelpHopeLive fund !
Please donate to help Brian Melton with the expenses of having HSCT ... stem cell transplant for Multiple Sclerosis ...
Donate before Dec. 31st to enjoy tax savings in 2016 ...
Every donation is received with much gratitude and joy !
Thank you very much !
You may follow Brian's journey on his Facebook page... Brian Melton
Thank you again all friends and family for your courage and support. I am getting better daily but will have many challenges when I return home. We will need finances for healthy food, cleaning ladies, yard maintenance, and help with the house. Please pm my wife or mother if your can contribute. Thanks.
Brian is currently in Moscow receiving his HSCT procedure and would like to thank everyone that helped make this happen ! He is feeling good and will have a lot to share about this journey !
You can follow Brian on his Facebook page ....
Brian Melton or BrianbattlesMS . ABC30 news, with Margot Kim, has done a story on Brian and you may view it on ABC30"s website . Donations for Brian are still very much appreciated ! Thank you ! :)
Be sure to watch :::
ABC30 News on Mon., Nov. 14... from 6pm-7pm ...
Brian Melton did an interview with Margot Kim a few weeks ago ... about his journey with Multiple Sclerosis ! He is currently in Russia having HSCT (stem cell transplant) and will be sharing his story again in a follow-up interview when he returns home.
Brian has been accepted to have HSCT 11/3/16 !
Thank you to all the friends, family, businesses, and many more for donating to Brian Melton's fundraising accounts ..... :)
Follow Brian in Moscow Nov.1, and see updates on his Facebook site ... BrianbattlesMS or on his Facebook page .... Brian Melton
Thank you to all who have donated and helped make his dream of stopping his Multiple Sclerosis from progressing, a reality. Prayers are appreciated :)
Oct. 15, Sat., Buffalo Wild Wings... Shaw & Valentine location ONLY .. 10am-11pm .. Fundraiser event for Brian Melton.. Bring the family and Eat Wings, Raise Funds ! Tickets will be sold to win cool prizes !
EVERY DONATION HELPS .. Brian reach closer to his goal of $50,000.. for his medical procedure to halt his Multiple Sclerosis from progressing ! Thank you.....
.. Helphopelive.org/campaign/9430 (to make a donation to Brian Melton)
BrianbattlesMS .... on Facebook
Please share Brian's Facebook page with your contacts. Thank you !
Sunday, Oct. 16, from 2pm - 5pm PINOT'S PALETTE ::: " PAINT & SIP PARTY " :::
Fundraiser Event for Brian Melton !
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, desserts, refreshments and ticket raffle from 2pm-3pm. Pinot's Palette will have a wine/beer bar as well as non-alcoholic options for purchase. Painting will begin at 3pm sharp !
Tickets are available for $40 per person. Your ticket purchase will include your donation to Brian's battle against MS and cover the cost of painting supplies. Only 64 seats are available - advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.
All supplies will be set up prior to your arrival. If you are joining us as a group family members or friends, please email Alivia at [email protected] and provide the names of the people you would like to sit by. Pinot's Palette will create a seating arrangement to accommodate all of our painters. Adult venue- Must be 21+ with a valid ID to enter studio. NO outside beverages or containers.
Pinot's Palette studio is located on the SW corner of Palm & Herndon in the North Pointe shopping center. They are situated among Cracked Pepper Bistro, Parma & Bella Pasta restaurants.
To PURCHASE YOUR TICKET(S), please contact Alicia Carrera at [email protected] or call /text (559) 246-1755 :)
Helphopelive.org/campaign/9430
follow Brian on Facebook at ...... BrianbattlesMS
also at ........... Helphopelive.org/campaign/9430
Save the Date ! Sun., Oct. 9 ... 5-9 pm ... fundraiser !
.......HOUSE OF JUJU ....... 453 Pollasky Ave., Clovis... in the DeWitt building in downtown Clovis .....
Order from their awesome menu .....Enjoy beverages &
Enter drawings for door prizes .....Fun for all ages !
Raffle ticket drawings / Silent Auction / LIVE MUSIC/ Drew Quindt !!! :)
Bring the family and some friends to House of JuJu for this special event in honor of Brian Melton ....
Read more at ... helphopelive.org/campaign/9430
Reminder : Tahoe Joe's fundraiser ( all locations) Wed. 9/28 - Be sure to bring your pre-purchased ticket to redeem it for your meal.... good all day on Wed. Thank you ! We will have another TJoe's day on Wed. 10/18... more info soon !
I have not been feeling well the last few days. I am coming off of Gilenya (MS Med) after 6 years. My body is fighting itself again, now that it isn't suppressed anymore. I had an MRI of my brain yesterday that fortunately did not show any new lesions. That was great, but doesn't explain the ramping up of old symptoms. Hopefully,the steroids I am now on will calm it down. Thanks for listening..
PIEOLOGY ...... Fig Garden Village location ...... Thurs., Oct. 6 from 11am-9:30pm ...... be sure to mention you are there for the Fundraiser for Brian and they will donate 20% of sales to Brian Melton's ... Helphopelive.org/campaign/9430 fund to battle his Multiple Sclerosis ! Bring the family !
Rita's Italian Ice 9/25 from 12-5pm ... Clovis
Tahoe Joe's 9/28 11-10pm ...ALL locations in CA
The Habit Burger 10/5 4-9pm ... Clovis & Fig Garden locations
Wild Buffalo Wings ... on Shaw past Marks 10-11pm
Pinot's Palette ... 2-5pm
Thurs., Sept. 22 @ 5:00-8:00pm
HOT DOG ON A STICK @ Clovis Sierra Vista Mall
Bring the family as there are plenty of tables & chairs !
Mention that you are there for the fundraiser and Brian will get a % donated to his Helphopelive.org fund !
Any amount of donation helps .....
MENCHIE'S :: Thurs. Sept. 15 :: 11am to 10pm ::
6611 N. Riverside Dr., Suite 101
Herndon / Riverside Dr.
(in the Target shopping center)
Show flyer on your phone or print flyer :: Fundraiser for Brian Melton :: BrianbattlesMS
Fundraiser : SWEET TOMATOES restaurant
Tues. 9/13 ::::: 5-8pm
Fresno, CA
Go to BrianbattlesMS on Facebook and print the
flyer and give to the cashier so Brian Melton will get credit
to his Helphopelive fund .
Please check out my webpage on Facebook. BrianbattlesMS.
Sept. 7 ... ON THE EDGE 412 Pollasky, Clovis 6-9pm Dinner catered by Olive Garden, dessert by Nothing Bundt Cakes, appetizer, raffles, candle sale, special music by The CA Kid, Drew Quint ! $30 tickets sold at the door. Come and enjoy a fun evening on The Patio ! :)
Wed. Sept. 7 @ 6pm ON THE EDGE ... fundraiser dinner for Brian.... 412 Pollasky Ave., Clovis (between 4th & 5th Street) Tickets $30
Dinner catered by Olive Garden, dessert by Nothing Bundt Cakes, entertainment, drawings, candles sale, and a nice evening on the Patio !
Tickets are now available for sale at On The Edge.
Reminder : If you bought a ticket for the Tahoe Joe's fundraiser for Brian Melton, this Wed. is the night ! Aug. 31 and ticket is good at any TJoe's location ! Thank you for supporting Brian !
We will be doing another fundraiser with TJoe's on Sept. 28 ..... tickets will be available to purchase for $20 soon! Don't miss out on a delicious meal and helping Brian ! Thank you !
Rita's Ice Custard Happiness this Sunday!
Sunday, Aug. 28 from 11am-10pm
*:*: Rita's *:*: Italian Ice-Custard-Happiness !
1195 Shaw
Clovis, CA 93612
........ across from the Sierra Vista Mall........
(in the Party City Parking Lot)
Be sure to mention you are there for the fundraiser for Brian Melton to support a great cause :)
20% of proceeds will be donated to HelpHOPELive in honor of Brian to assist with his transplant-related expenses. Hope to see you on Sunday !
Aug. 20 @ 11-5pm Fun at Inspiration Park fundraiser for Brian.
FAMILY FUN DAY BBQ Sat. Aug. 20 11am - 5pm
INSPIRATION PARK 5770 W. Gettysburg
near Hayes. This is a benefit for Brian Melton's Multiple Sclerosis stem cell transplant ......
Hamburger, chips, soda or water $5.00
Hot dog, chips, soda or water $5.00
BUFFALO WILD WINGS will be bringing free boneless wings from 11-3:00 or until they run out ! See you on Sat. at the park !!! TAHOE JOE'S tickets will be sold at the BBQ ..... details below :
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TAHOE JOE'S tickets will be available to purchase ( at the park.) Wed. Aug. 31 from 11am - 10pm, Dine-In or Take-Out your choice of a 6oz. Joe's Steak Dinner , Wood Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast or Sierra Mountain Ribs ! All dinners include Blue Lake Green Beans, Mountain Mashers and your choice of soup or salad ! MUST have ticket to receive your entree.... Price is $20.00 Valid only on Aug. 31 Due to the nature of this charity event, we kindly ask that no other offers be used . Thank you !
BrianbattlesMS (on Facebook)
Save the date. September 25th we are having an MS walk at Woodward Park. Please don't procrastinate like I do. Mark it now! Lol
More details to follow.........
Save the date.. October 22 @ Engelmann Cellars .... Fundraiser
Please watch the video below
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Brian & Valarie can beat this! You rock Brian! I was able to use the Employer Matching program and UBS matched my donation. Everyone please check with your company after giving.
Cousin Laura
Good luck kicking the MonSter to the curb, Brian. You WILL slay the MS beast!!
Brendan Friel
Brian, God is mighty. He can restore your health and give you back your life and more! I will keep you in my prayers. Also, please let me know if you have a specific prayer request.
Meg (smyfigs on F4F)
Brian and family...went to school with your parents.....I will pray for you to have strength and fight...miracles can and do happen....
Mary Doll Allen
I am keeping you in my prayers Brian!
Debbie Rogers
Keep up the good fight, Brian. We are rooting for you! Prayers, The Sharits
Ken and Jean
Thank you for your donation to help Brian ......
Cathy Melton
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Brian Melton
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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