On the left of the picture is my dear friend Mel, on the right is me…incredible i know…not sure what i was thinking with that look on a million levels but anyway…this post is about Mel. This picture was taken just after i left university and just before i went to Canada for 6 months. We were out for dinner with Mel's mum and dad in this little bistro in Canterbury. So i guess something like 17 years ago……woah…..
I have known Mel since school. So a looooong time and we have managed to keep in touch over the years. A few years back Mel and her family went to live in Australia and have been thriving over there every since. We miss them…
Mel is either today or tomorrow (not sure with the time delay) having her head shaved in support of a friend who is currently suffering from cancer. When she sent me the link on facebook i was not in the slightest bit surprised. This sort of solidarity, loyalty and commitment comes ever so naturally to my dear friend. Lets face it as well, not giving a hoot toot what you look like either.
Mel is the sort of person who I could imagine throwing her arms around her friend who is suffering and fighting this horrendous disease and saying 'C'mon if you are going to loose your hair, i will too' and not think twice about it.
The cost to Mel would be nothing…but the benefit to her friend is probably priceless.
Her donation site is www. everydayhero.com.au/melanie_odonnell
If you can go support her. I think that Mel probably doesnt think she is doing anything that the average good buddy would do for a friend. But i think she is going above and beyond and showing the true gold in her character.
Good on yer Schmoo….