Thanks for Believing

I want to personally thank everyone who participated in Michelle's fundraiser on August 1st. We raised enough money to pay for her next round of treatments in Mexico. Our goal was to raise money to take some of the financial stress off the family, but we also wanted Michelle to feel loved. She felt so loved and so did her family. The amount of volunteers, donations, generous checks and friends and family who showed up was amazing. About 300 people showed up. The park was sprinkled with green balloon art and people wearing the green "Believe" t-shirt. We sold every last t-shirt. Our family was so touched. I don't think Michelle will ever forget all the amazing support. There are too many names to mention, but you know who you all are, thank you, thank you, thank you. You will never be forgotten. We will keep the "donate" button up for anyone who didn't get the chance to donate, it is linked to paypal. We will always keep Michelle's fund open at Wells Fargo under the Michelle Corpuz Fund. Donators need to specify that it is a donation account that was initially opened in Denver. Thanks you for everything.

Michelle's "good news" trip

Michelle's good news

Hello everybody, I know it has been a long time since I have updated Michelle's blog, but to be honest, fundraising efforts and Veronica's ( Michelle's sister) car accident have really taken up a lot of time.
We have great news about Michelle!!!! After her last visit to Mexico the first week of July, new tests have indicated that Michelle is responding to her treatments. Tests have shown that the cancerous lesions in her bones have started to diminish. This, of course, doesn't mean that Michelle is in the clear, but it does mean she is heading in the right direction. Her last trip to Mexico, took a toll on her body. While her treatments are all natural, they still have side effects. Her energy has been very low. She will continue on the clinic's supplements and medications. Her next trip to Mexcio will be in January of 2010.
Michelle had hoped to go through reconstructive surgery in August, but docotors have postponed until her immune system has built up a little more. Apparently, Michelle's body is still rebuilding from the chemotherapy she finished in the Spring.
This is a side note, but just to update everyone about what has been going on with our family.....Veronica got in a near fatal car accident about a month ago. She broke her neck and hip. She will have a halo brace on her head for the next two months and will be working with physical therapists to rebuild her hip so she can walk again. Her hip had to be reconstructed with metal bolts and plates. The timing of this accident couldn't have been worse with everything going on with Michelle. Still, our family moves forward with hope and humor. That means we really need to celebrate, August 1st at Michelle's "Believe" fundraiser. Registration starts at 8:30 am at the Hidden Valley Park in Sandy 11700 S. Wasatch Blvd. 84092. We will be accepting any amount of donations. T-shirts, designed by Michelle's girls willl also be for sale. Come join us for some yoga, a walk, kids activities, and a light breakfast. Craig Bolerjack from the Utah Jazz has agreed to be our emcee. Please come support Michelle. Seeing how many people love her will help her to heal. Also, please give my parents lots of hugs, they need it too. Joana ( Michelle's sister)

Believe in Michelle Corpuz Fundraiser

Show your love and support for Michelle Corpuz at the "Believe" Fundraiser event. Michelle's breast cancer has recently spread to her bones despite radiation and chemotherapy. Michelle is now undergoing alternative treatments in Mexico that are very costly. We need your love and financial support. Donations can be made at any Wells Fargo nationwide to the "Michelle Corpuz Fund." If you would like to donate now, we have set up a paypal account to your right. We will also be grateful for any donations made on August 1st at the fundraiser event at Hidden Valley Park. 11700 S. Wasatch Blvd. Sandy, UT. 84092. The "Believe" fundraiser will include sunrise yoga and breakfast starting at 9am. A 1-mile walk and run will follow. There will also be plenty of fun acitivities for the kids. Also, if you look up above, Trinity and Tayja, Michelle's daughters, created the artwork on the race t-shirt. If you would like to purchase t-shirts, please indicate size(options down below) and name on the order and send to foxyfitness@comcast.net Make your payment to paypal of $17 per shirt, you may add any additional donations at that time. Pick up shirts on race day.Parking will be available at the LDS church just north of the park. Please try to carpool since parking will be tight.We need funding for Michelle's treatments,but more than anything we want her to feel loved. Let's have some fun and kick some butt.

T-shirt sizes and options.

Adult men or women-( standard t-shirt) Small-5X

Women's- (capped sleeve-tighter fit)- XS-XL

Youth sizes-XS-XL

Happiest Place on Earth

Jun 10, 2009- Doug writes.....

Hey everybody! Just wanted to update everyone on a great weekend we had in Disneyland. Uncle Dave suprised Michelle for her birthday with a wonderful break from her treatments. He coordinated, planned and provided a getaway to the happiest place on earth. We had a great time going on the rides and spending quality time with the family. The girls spent a lot of time with their cousins and had so much fun. We were able to stay at a wonderful hotel right on the property called Disney's Grand California Hotel. It was nice because Michelle was able to go back and rest while the girls were able to continue with the excitement of the park. Michelle wore a pin the whole weekend and every where she went she was wished a happy birthday. We celebrated at the Blue Bayou restaurant at the park where the food was fantastic. We are so grateful to the Loeffler family for making this happen for us. Here are some pictures of our adventure.

Happy Birthday

Sunday May 31, 2009- Today was Michelle's 34th birthday. She told me she wasn' that excited about celebrating her birthday, not all that uncommon. I think most women feel the same way. I know Michelle is tired and fighting through some of the side effects of her latest treatments, but I think she looks beautiful. Michelle has always been a gorgeous girl, but in the last couple of years, her inner beauty is almost (and I emphasize almost) surpassing what she has on the exterior. I see her battling each day with something most of us will never comprehend until we are much older. She told me today that she can't wait until she feels her age. Right now she feels much older physically than what she is. I know that will happen for her. She also says she feels very blessed. I know Heavenly Father watches out for her every day. We love you Michelle and we look forward to 35 and beyond. Joana

Memorial Day

Tuesday May 26, 2009

The family finally got to see Michelle and Mom at the Memorial Day barbecue. Of course the talk of the family wasn't how great Michelle looked but Danny's hat. What is up with that Danny??? If nothing else, he always gives us something to laugh at. Too bad we weren't there, I would be doing the splits in the front. Michelle looks awesome, she still needs her rest but that is expected. Remember Michelle's birthday is coming up on May 31st. Send gifts right away.....she is going to kill me for saying that. Love you all.....Joana