10/21/2026
This is a different kind of giveaway 🩷
In June, Melissa Pendrey shared a drawing of Jet Coffee on social media. People loved it. The likes, comments, and notifications started pouring in.
But as her phone lit up, she was sitting in a doctor’s office, receiving news that would change her life forever.
Stage 2 breast cancer.
Melissa has called Lafayette home for nine years. She fell in love with Acadiana for its people, culture, and community. As a teaching artist with Acadiana Center for the Arts PACE program, she brings creativity to classrooms across Acadiana.
Cancer is no stranger to Melissa. She lost her mother in February and has also lost her grandmother to cancer.
Now, in the middle of her own battle, she continues to approach each day with remarkable joy and gratitude.
And her dreams haven’t changed.
She still wants to draw every iconic landmark across Acadiana. Art has become an escape and a source of joy during an incredibly difficult chapter.
But she shared another dream with us.
One day, she hopes to be on the giving side of generosity, helping others, especially children.
Even while needing help herself, she’s dreaming of helping someone else 🩷
Melissa has graciously given us the last 10 prints of her Jet Coffee artwork, and we want to share them with you!
HOW TO ENTER:
🩷 Like this post
💬 Tag someone in the comments who would love this drawing
🎨 Follow Melissa Melissa Pendrey • Artist 🎨
We’ll pick 10 winners on October 28, announce it on our story, and send you a DM from this account!
Melissa fell in love with Acadiana because of its people.
Let’s show her exactly why 🩷
