Mar 25, 2013


This page has been set up as a Memorial Page for Greg Melendy to honor his 8 yr battle with Leukemia. Donations through this page will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in their mission to find a cure and to support victims of blood cancers.


Greg was diagnosed with Philadelphia positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in October of 2004 and endured 8 yrs of treatment including chemotherapy, radiation, multiple surgeries, multiple relapses and a Bone Marrow transplant in January 2009 followed by severe complications that kept him hospitilized for nearly 7 months. Due to the toxic chemotherapy treatments, his immune system often failed to protect him and infections would put him back in the hospital for antibiotic treatments. Greg required brain surgery last December, to relieve pressure on his brain and leukemia was discovered in his cerebral spinal fluid. He finally succumbed to the disease and complications on January 21, 2013.


Throughout his treatment, Greg was inspired to continue his fight by the enthusiasm, drive and dedication of each athlete in their training and by the support and committment of the staff in order to find a cure. He enjoyed joining the team at events when he was able. Sharing pizza and conversations about music and movies after track workouts was often the highlight of his week.


Greg's family will be forever grateful for the love and support from all the members of Team in Training and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.


Make a Donation

We are no longer accepting donations for this event, however you can still make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Supporter Comments

"Rest in Peace Greg...we will all miss you very much. You made a difference in a lot of peoples' lives, including our own, and for that we will be always thankful. Jim, Ana, Valentina and Jayme Russell"
Jim Russell
Fri Jan 25 01:40:12 EST 2013
"SVMB Hikers will miss you Greg! But we will Hike On!"
SVMB Hiker
Mon Apr 22 01:46:30 EDT 2013
"This is for Greg, and for my brother in law who just passed away after a 5 year battle with leukemia."
SVMB Hiker
Tue Apr 23 12:44:14 EDT 2013
"Very sorry to learn about Greg - cancer sucks."
Janice Glasser
Tue Apr 23 02:11:28 EDT 2013
"In memory of Greg, and my mom - both taken by Leukemia much too soon. Hike On....."
SVMB Hiker
Tue Apr 23 04:43:07 EDT 2013
"In honor of Greg and my friend Brian who continues to fight his cancer."
SVMB Hiker
Wed Apr 24 03:24:05 EDT 2013
"We will continue to Hike On with the memory of you in our hearts."
?SVMB Hiker?
Fri Apr 26 07:03:15 EDT 2013
"Greg went thru quite a courageous fight. May his family find some relief during this grieving period & be comforted with the memories Greg left."
SVMB Hiker
Fri Apr 26 09:27:31 EDT 2013
"Greg, I am in awe by your courage, strength, and spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. "
SVMB Hiker
Tue May 7 11:28:46 EDT 2013
"My heartfelt condolences to Greg's family on such a momentous loss. Wherever you are, Hike On Greg! "
SVMB Hiker
Thu May 16 06:50:45 EDT 2013

Make a Donation

We are no longer accepting donations for this event, however you can still make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

My Thanks To

Anonymous $250.00
Cheryl Hergert $200.00
Melanie LeBlanc $100.00
SVMB Hiker $100.00
SVMB Hiker SVMB Hike... $100.00
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SVMB Hiker $100.00
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SVMB Hiker $100.00
SVMB Hiker $100.00
Jim Russell $100.00
Dora Hockett $75.00
SVMB HIKER $50.00
SVMB Hiker $25.00
Janice Glasser $25.00

Supporter Comments

"Rest in Peace Greg...we will all miss you very much. You made a difference in a lot of peoples' lives, including our own, and for that we will be always thankful. Jim, Ana, Valentina and Jayme Russell"
Jim Russell
Fri Jan 25 01:40:12 EST 2013
"SVMB Hikers will miss you Greg! But we will Hike On!"
SVMB Hiker
Mon Apr 22 01:46:30 EDT 2013
"This is for Greg, and for my brother in law who just passed away after a 5 year battle with leukemia."
SVMB Hiker
Tue Apr 23 12:44:14 EDT 2013
"Very sorry to learn about Greg - cancer sucks."
Janice Glasser
Tue Apr 23 02:11:28 EDT 2013
"In memory of Greg, and my mom - both taken by Leukemia much too soon. Hike On....."
SVMB Hiker
Tue Apr 23 04:43:07 EDT 2013
"In honor of Greg and my friend Brian who continues to fight his cancer."
SVMB Hiker
Wed Apr 24 03:24:05 EDT 2013
"We will continue to Hike On with the memory of you in our hearts."
?SVMB Hiker?
Fri Apr 26 07:03:15 EDT 2013
"Greg went thru quite a courageous fight. May his family find some relief during this grieving period & be comforted with the memories Greg left."
SVMB Hiker
Fri Apr 26 09:27:31 EDT 2013
"Greg, I am in awe by your courage, strength, and spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. "
SVMB Hiker
Tue May 7 11:28:46 EDT 2013
"My heartfelt condolences to Greg's family on such a momentous loss. Wherever you are, Hike On Greg! "
SVMB Hiker
Thu May 16 06:50:45 EDT 2013