Help Michelle Heal

Dear family, friends and community, my name is Scott and I have started this fundraiser for my sister Michelle.

Michelle was born to Catherine and Bruce of East York, Ontario. Both of whom were born and raised in the O’Connor and Pape area. Spending her school years in Markham, Michelle longed for the bustle of the big city and returned to Toronto and eventually back to East York to both live and work.

Michelle is compassionate and has a soft spot for animals and children. Serving as a crossing guard, Michelle would dress up for the kids and families of the East York community in Leaside at Sutherland and Broadway to keep their spirits high. Everyday for Michelle is “magical” and she wishes all who she sees the same. She thoroughly enjoys the energy and joy of the little ones on their way to and from school, as well as the many dogs and owners/dog walkers out for their daily exercise.

On her days off Michelle likes to spend her time caring for her two cats, doing various crafts or making the most elaborate cakes you can imagine. Being artistic and creative, Michelle always creates the most fantastic projects and ideas.

When she’s not using her artistic talents she goes out to her friends farm, to help care for the various animals there. Never will you meet a more loving soul.

Recently, Michelle was sent an incredible blow. She was shocked to find that she has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer that has spread to the brain. She will be undergoing radiation treatments followed by chemo and immunotherapy.

This diagnosis could not have come at a worse time however. Her employment as a crossing guard has ceased for the summer while school is out and along with that so did her benefits. While she is undergoing treatment, her ability to work will be difficult if not impossible.

The cancer drugs that will need to be taken between radiation and chemo/ immunotherapy treatments will unfortunately be very expensive and not covered by OHIP. Therefore we are hoping that we can help alleviate the burden with this fundraiser for her, to help pay her medical and monthly bills while she focusses on healing.

Please, consider a donation if you can or please pass this info along to help our cause.

Thank you and bless you all.