Mel and Laura
Light of Love Luxury Fragrances, run by Laura's friend Samantha McPaul, has named Stop Sarcoma as their charity of the month.
Throughout July, $5 from the sale of every candle or reed diffuser will be donated to Stop Sarcoma.
Sam started Light of Love Luxury Fragrances in memory of her late twin sister, Mel. Mel was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer at the age of 21; unfortunately, after many rounds of cancer treatments and days spent in hospital, Mel passed away 3 months short of their 25th birthday.
In dedication to Mel, her love of candles and her kindness and positivity, Sam now donates to a different charity each month - including the Cancer Council in April & May 2018 and R U OK in June.
We are honoured to be her charity of choice for July, especially as July is also Sarcoma Awareness Month.
Here is what Sam has to say about Laura:
"I always try to find a ‘gift’ in any tough times that are thrown my way. When I lost my twin sister Mel, I found a gift in a beautiful girl named, Laura. We had met Laura during Mel’s hospital visits for treatment in Sydney. She became a familiar face in the hospital and through time became very close to Mel. Through this friendship, Laura also became a good friend to me. Laura was kind, caring, funny and always happy.
Laura would never replace Mel but she had a true understanding of everything we had been through and became one of my closest friends.
Mel and Sam
When we first met Laura, she was undergoing treatment for Sarcoma – a rare cancer that can arise in fat, muscle, cartilage and bone. Laura had a strong passion for raising awareness of this disease and finding a cure through ‘Stop Sarcoma’ Throughout her treatment Laura was determined to continue her studies to become an architect. She did just this and passed with flying colours all whilst receiving treatment and regular check-ups.
Her determination inspired all of those that surrounded her.
Unfortunately, 2 years after Mel’s passing Laura took a turn for the worst. Losing Laura brought up many feelings associated with the loss of Mel. Everyone that knew Laura now had a beautiful soul missing from their lives.
After losing two beautiful young girls in my life at a young age, I have learnt two things:
1. Cancer does not discriminate – finding a cure is a cause that should be supported as it affects everyone in one way or another
2. No matter what life throws at you – hold hope, live life to the fullest and no matter what happens always face the day with a smile, just like these two inspirational girls did!
Live with Courage - Love with Faith - Laugh with Hope"
Sam's beautiful candles and reed diffusers can be purchased by clicking here.
You can also find Light of Love Luxury Fragrances on Facebook by clicking here.
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