From Melissa to Lynda: This is why we give (11 Photos)
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When Chive Charities first shared Melissa Smith’s story, it changed everything.
A young woman paralyzed by Transverse Myelitis and stranded in a third-floor apartment, Melissa became a symbol of strength, hope, and community action.
Her smile, her resilience, her warmth—they sparked something in theCHIVE community.