2026 YEAR-END APPEAL
Three little letters.
One enormous unknown.
When Harper was born with a large birthmark, her family had urgent questions and no clear answers.
Nevus Outreach helped them find trusted information and people who understood.
Your gift can help a parent move from fear to answers, and from searching alone to community.
A diagnosis can name CMN. It cannot answer every question.
HARPER'S STORY
When Harper was born,
the room went quiet.
Eight hours passed before Melissa and Mike learned about the birthmark covering half their newborn daughter's face.
Specialists came and went. No one could tell them what it meant or what to do next.
They heard three letters: CMN. Then came more questions about treatment, health, and Harper's future. They needed more than a diagnosis. They needed trusted information and families who had faced the same decisions.
Nevus Outreach is actually kind of what saved us at first.
Melissa, Harper's Mom
NO PERFECT ANSWER, JUST THE RIGHT SUPPORT.
Families deserve
room to make their
own choices.
Melissa and Mike faced an agonizing decision about Harper's nevus. For them, removal was the right choice. Another family may choose differently. Both deserve sound information, real-life experiences, and a community that will not judge them.
Harper began the removal process at eight months old. She has had about 10 or 11 surgeries. Through the long drives, procedures, and uncertainty, Nevus Outreach helped her parents see beyond the next appointment and imagine Harper's future.
A community that understands can
make the future
feel possible.
SHE IS FIVE. SHE IS HARPER.
Her story is bigger
than a birthmark.
Harper loves to paint, laugh, and turn just about anything into an adventure. She is busy, bubbly, curious, and tough enough to hold her own with her brothers.
When someone asks about her face, Harper answers simply: "I had a birthmark, and I had surgery." Then she is ready to get back to being a kid.
Get in touch:
Phone: 501-500-1932
Email: info@nevus.org
Address:
361 Southwest Drive, #353
Jonesboro, AR 72404
Being a part of the community can help nevus owners know that they're not alone. None of us are alone.
Our Mission:
Nevus Outreach is dedicated to driving awareness, fostering a supportive community, and advancing research for people affected by congenital melanocytic nevi and related conditions.
EIN: 59-3455128
Nevus Outreach is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by CMN and NCM.
Medical Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding medical concerns.