Event fundraises for pediatric brain cancer in memory of local girl
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) — The Melina Michelle Edenfield Foundation held its annual Evening of Joy fundraiser on Saturday evening at the Embassy in Boardman.
It was all in honor of Melina Edenfield, who was diagnosed with an aggressive pediatric brain tumor in 2020 and passed away a short time later.
Throughout her illness, Melina asked everyone she loved to choose joy and her family continues to honor her legacy.
The dinner and dancing event helps raise money to cure pediatric brain cancer.
'It's our largest crowd yet. We have over 400 people here this evening to raise funds for pediatric brain tumor research,' said Michelle Edenfield, Melina's mom.
'It's going to be a great night it always is and it's a testament to the community and how much they continue to support us,' said Keith Edenfield, Melina's dad.
Last year, the foundation hit its goal of raising $1 million. Melina's parents said none of it could happen without the continued support of the community.
Wilson Corbisello contributed to this report.
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