Team Michele

Good Evening Team Michele! We are a little late getting this post completed, but the DFW Pancan PurpleStride 5k is THIS Sunday (11/8) at Klyde Warren Park.  If you have not already registered to walk with us, you can join Team Michele here: Team Michele PurpleStride DFW 5k We are up to 44 participants and have hit a little over 50%… Read more →

Friends & Family – Today is a tough, yet special day. Today would have been our mom’s 61st birthday. You know what, scratch that. Today IS her 61st birthday. My brother Bradley and I are honoring her today with the launch of the first version of our digital cancer community, CancerQ. After months of research, conversations with experts, listening, Slack messages, meetings,… Read more →

Hi Everyone, I hope 2015 is off to an ok start. For me and my family, the last few months have been incredibly difficult – given many new ‘firsts’ we did not anticipate. The birthdays and holidays were all very tough. I know we all think about my mom constantly as she always had such a strong presence, especially as… Read more →

Hi Everyone, We are only 4 days away from PanCan’s annual PurpleStride 5k Walk/Race – taking place this Saturday, Nov 8th in both Dallas and San Jose. We have teams signed up at both events, and we look forward to everyone joining us come Saturday. Online registration for both events ends tonight! Please continue to share with family & friends… Read more →

We are just two weeks away from PanCan’s Purplestride 5K’s in Dallas and Silicon Valley – both taking place on Nov. 8th. And only three weeks away from PanCan’s PurpleStride in Orange County – Nov. 15th Here’s the breakdown: We have three Team Michele’s registered at upcoming races across the country – which is amazing. If you live in any one of… Read more →

Team Michele cracked the top 10 fundraising teams, currently in 4th place for the upcoming Pancreatic Cancer 5K this Nov. 8th in Dallas! We are so grateful and appreciative of your support – with over $9,500 raised and 39 team members registered thus far. We are shaping up to have one of the largest and most spirited teams at the… Read more →

Good Morning Team Michele! We wanted to send out a quick reminder to everyone. The PANCAN 5k at Klyde Warren Park is fast approaching and Team Michele has busted into the Top 10 teams in DFW (Michele wouldn’t have it any other way!) If you would like to walk with us on November 8th, but have not signed up, the… Read more →

While I think many of us still remain in a constant state of disbelief & sadness, we have an upcoming opportunity to honor Michele while supporting an amazing organization, The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCan). PanCan will be hosting their annual Purple Stride 5K Walk / Run in Dallas on November 8th at Klyde Warren Park. There are lots of… Read more →

Thank you to all who joined us last week for Michele’s service. As shiva (the Jewish custom of mourning for the week following a funeral) comes to a close, my family has reflected on the past week and our hearts have been warmed by the tremendous outpouring of love & support. While our hearts have been warmed, they undoubtedly continue… Read more →

Michele’s Funeral Arrangements have been set as follows: Wednesday, September 17th, 11:00 AM in the Mausoleum Chapel (the Dallas Morning News obituary incorrectly states an 11am Graveside service) Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home 7405 West Northwest Highway Dallas, TX 75225 Contributions may be made in honor of Michele Garson to: MD Anderson Cancer Center PO Box 4486 Houston, Texas 77210-4486 or Pancreatic… Read more →