Melinda Johnson

Winners Never Quit! Help support Melinda Johnson as she fights to regain her mobility.

On May 12, 2022, Melinda Johnson was injured in a serious fall from a 15-foot-high roof while serving her community. She was rushed to Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, TX, where she underwent emergency surgery. Several of Melinda’s vertebrae were ruptured, she had a tear in her spinal cord, and she shattered her right heel. Surgery included a bone graft and numerous bolts and screws. Melinda is currently paralyzed from the waist down.

Melinda has always been very active in her community and is the #1 fan of the Edgewood Bulldogs football team. She loves exploring the U.S. from the back of a Harley, seeing 43 states and Canada so far. And Melinda is in her element on the racetrack – she’s the reigning champion driver for the Hammerheads racing team with 5 wins under her belt. She can’t wait to get back to the fun!

At this point, the doctors have said they’ve done all they could to her body and the rest is up to prayer and Melinda’s determination. Melinda is more than determined but to have the best chance of regaining her mobility, we need to get her the best treatment possible. As you can imagine, the costs of care and physical rehabilitation are extreme and Melinda does not currently have health insurance, meaning her access to treatment is limited without direct pay.

A fundraising campaign in Melinda’s honor has been established with Help Hope Live. Your donations will be paid directly to Melinda’s medical treatment, rehabilitation, prescriptions, equipment, and necessary home modifications.

Melinda has chosen Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for contributors. Your gift through Help Hope Live is 100% tax deductible (unlike GoFundMe). To support Melinda with a tax-deductible donation, click the GIVE button, mail a check, or call Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.

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