Melissa's Family

Melissa Vosburg – our beloved daughter and sister– was a bright, beautiful, engaging and happy 35 year old; vibrant, happy and full of life. That suddenly changed when she was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme, or GBM, The most common—and most aggressive—type of brain cancer. Although she fought bravely, she passed into God’s loving arms surrounded by us all on Saturday, February 16th, 2013.  From diagnosis to death, Melissa’s journey was only 50 days.

Only one week before she passed, Melissa participated in the Orlando Miles for Hope, won a plaque for top 3 fund raiser, spoke and completed the survivor walk. Like so many families, we were unaware of the prevalence of brain cancer. When Melissa heard that it is as common as breast cancer but receives a tiny fraction of the funding, she asked why. We explained that Susan G. Komen’s legacy was remarkable marketing and her pink ribbon had become a global icon. Melissa pondered and said “Then I will become the ‘Susan G. Komen’ of brain cancer.”

Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer is a key element in our goal to see her goal realized.  Won't you please help? 

Melissa's Race raises funds to support cutting edge brain cancer research projects through our partnership with FLORIDA HOSPITAL CANCER INSTITUTE.   Melissa Vosburg, Inc is a US 501(c)3 charitable organization, so all donations are tax deductible to the full extend of the law.