A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

Empowering healthier lives — before, during and after cancer.

The Melissa Foundation empowers people with knowledge, resources and support to make healthier choices and live healthier, fuller lives at every stage of their journey.

HOPE · KNOWLEDGE · ACTION
Melissa and Fawnia sitting together, smiling

Melissa & Fawnia

Welcome

A Message from
Our Founder

My name is Fawnia, and I’ve seen firsthand what cancer can do, and how deeply it can impact the lives of those we love. I believe we can do more to help people build stronger, healthier lives and give their bodies the best possible foundation before, during and after cancer treatment.

The Melissa Foundation was created from that belief: to empower people with knowledge, resources and support to make healthier choices and live healthier lives at every stage of their journey.

Explore The Melissa Foundation

Knowledge, resources and support for every stage of the journey.

Blog

Start with the basics: what cancer is, and what shapes our health day to day.

Read the Blog

Resources

Connect with doctors, naturopaths, books and programs we trust.

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Events

Join us for community gatherings like yoga and sound healing.

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Recipes

Simple, nourishing juices and foods to support a healthy body.

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We Are Here to Help You

Understand What Shapes Our Health

Knowledge is the first step. Our blog starts with the basics so you can make informed, healthier choices every day.

  • What cancer is and how it develops
  • How lifestyle choices shape our health
  • The role of nutrition and live enzymes
  • Why a strong immune system matters
Read the Blog

Nourish Your Body Every Day

Simple, whole foods can give your body the best possible foundation. Start with our fresh juices, made from ingredients rich in nutrients.

  • Fresh raw juices with live enzymes
  • Carrots rich in vitamin A and falcarinol
  • Beets, greens, celery and ginger
  • One simple Daily Juice to build a habit
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Move, Breathe and Reset

Healing happens in community. Join us for gentle movement and sound healing sessions in Las Vegas — all levels welcome.

  • Yoga and Sound Healing with Melissa
  • 90 minutes of gentle, restorative practice
  • All levels and abilities welcome
  • Sunday, September 27 at Pole Fitness Studio
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Find Trusted Resources

You don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re gathering the books, programs and practitioners that we trust most.

  • Recommended books on healing naturally
  • Healing programs like Square One
  • Doctors and naturopaths (directory coming soon)
  • Guidance for every stage of the journey
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Remember & Honor

The Melissa Foundation was born from love and loss. Our dedication honors Jamilla Deville and everyone whose life has been touched by cancer.

  • In loving memory of Jamilla (Elizabeth) Deville
  • Turning loss into hope
  • Knowledge into action
  • Every day into an opportunity to live healthier
Read Our Dedication
Upcoming Event

Yoga and Sound Healing
with Melissa

A 90-minute session of gentle movement and sound healing. All levels welcome — come breathe, stretch and reset with us.

  • Sunday, September 27 · 3:30 PM · 90 minutes
  • Pole Fitness Studio · 4265 S. Arville St., Las Vegas, NV 89103