Melodina Herman passed away yesterday, Saturday January 10th at 10:00pm three years to the day after she was first admitted to the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. She had a three year fight with cancer and a compromised immune system. Melodina is an inspiration and a hero to people all over the world. Her struggle is truly epic. She taught all of us so much in so many ways. Her mother and I, her sisters and her niece, nephew and brother in law, her aunts and uncles and all who knew her and gathered their own strength through her great dynamic personality will miss her dearly.
Melodina is pain free now. While she was alive Melodina did everything she could for the Sick Kids Foundation. The Sick Kids Foundation is the largest provider of funds for research into childhood diseases in Canada. This institution was near and dear to Melodina's heart. If anyone feels moved to give or donate I know Melodina would want you to support the Foundation http://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/. Please feel free to to donate in Melodina's name.
I would like to thank everyone for the extraordinary amount of support Melodina has received from people of varying backgrounds, cultures and religions all over the world. Your prayers, wishes, and other efforts have been a great source of strength and encouragement to Melodina and her family. You will never be forgotten. You are the reason I believe that we can, with God's help, build a better world of Peace and Love and Unity. Thank you for your inspiration.
I will try to keep updating my blog with Melodina's story in the hope and faith that she can continue to inspire.
5 comments:
Your strength through all this, and hers - truly inspiring. She was the most determined, self-assured and above all KIND and LOVING person that I have ever known. She had only GOOD in her. It was a blessing to have had her in our lives, she will be deeply missed. My condolences to you both James & Indera, as a parent I can only imagine the courage and strength it has taken to have been through this battle with your beloved daughter.
James, Indira.... I had no idea! Shaun just forwarded an email and....I'm in shock! My heart goes out to you and your family. You have my deepest sympathy. I will keep you and your family in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Monica (former Chicopee instructor from the good ol' days)
i had the honor of meeting melodina when i taped a segment for sick kids in november. melodina was a true hero and one of the bravest, strongest spirits i have ever encountered. i am deeply saddened by the news of her passing. she will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. my thoughts and prayers are with her wonderful parents whom i also met. their undying love and dedication to melodina was beautiful and so evident.
all my love,
kathleen robertson
James I am so sorry to hear about Melodina. Our deepest sympathies & prayers go out to you & your family. From what we new of her Melodina she was a great person full of love & compassion. A great inspiration of strength & hope. Take care my friend.
Tony,Laura & Anthony Riga
James, I'm not sure if you'd remember me, but Mel and I raced together at Chicopee. Mel was my best friend for a very long time. She was one of the most amazing people I've ever met... Mel will always have a special place in my heart.
I'm going to miss her forever.
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