In adversity, young wife and mother is grateful for support of family and friends

A young woman battling melanoma expresses gratitude this Thanksgiving for family and friends who are offering her support during a very difficult time.

Friends and family of Bobbi Love are planning a benefit for the young woman, to assist with expensive medical bills and expenses related to her illness.  The benefit will be held on Sunday, December 4, at the Springfield Area Community Center. 

“I am thankful . . . so very grateful . . . I feel so blessed for all the people that are here for me….” said Bobbi during a recent interview.

Bobbi, 31, the wife of Martin Love, and mother of sons, Noah, 4, and Samuel, 2, is the daughter of Kevin and Rhonda Ludewig of Springfield.  Bobbi is a 2003 graduate of Springfield High School. The Love family lives in Waseca where Bobbi is employed part-time in environmental services at Mayo Clinic Health System.

Benefit set for Bobbi Love

Friends and family of Bobbi Ludewig Love are planning a benefit for the young woman who is battling melanoma.  The benefit will be held on Sunday, December 4, at the Springfield Area Community Center with a meal and silent auction from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The meal will consist of pork sandwiches, baked beans, chips, cookie and beverage. A freewill offering will be accepted for the meal and all proceeds will go to Bobbi Love.

There will be a Kids Corner with activities for children while the meal and other activities are carried out.

Anyone wanting to donate items for the silent auction should bring them to Mayo Clinic Health System in Springfield by noon on Friday, December 2.

A fund has been established for Bobbi at SouthPoint Financial Credit Union.