Team Melissa began as a small group of friends who shared the same dance floor and passion for dance. When our dear friend Melissa Avery was diagnosed with breast cancer, we knew we had to step up. While we couldn’t change the diagnosis or provide a miracle cure, we knew we could provide a community.

We are a grassroots collective of dancers from a wide variety of backgrounds who gathered in the Pittsburgh area and built community here. We believe that no one should have to navigate a personal crisis alone. What started as a few friends brainstorming around a kitchen table has grown into a "Village" of supporters. We may not have endless financial resources, but we have the power of our community, our creativity, and our collective voice. Through benefit events and online auctions, we work to ease Melissa’s financial burden so she can focus entirely on her healing.

One Village: Her fight. Our power. Together we thrive.

Team Melissa

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