FRIENDS DON'T LET Friends FIGHT CANCER ALONE.
Offering HOPE for those
fighting breast cancer.
Team Michelle is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to breast cancer research, survivor support, and families in need — since 2010.
$2.4M+
TOTAL RAISED
SINCE 2010
800+
CARE PACKAGES
DELIVERED FREE
90+
ACTS OF LOVE
GRANTS AWARDED
$560k+
RESEARCH FUNDED
SINCE 2018
Team Michelle is a non-profit made up of family and friends dedicated to ending breast cancer, providing financial support to survivors and their families and raising funds for cancer research.
Our MISSION
Our Impact
A community of hope.
Team Michelle
cordially invites you to the 16th Annual
TASTE FOR THE CURE
An Evening of Infinite Hope
FRIday, September 11, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Rancho Las Lomas, Silverado, CA
Our Purpose
Team Michelle's Acts of Love
Team Michelle was founded for one simple purpose: to support breast cancer patients, survivors, and families. We do this through financial and emotional support, along with funding breast cancer research. View more details about Team Michelle programs below.
SUPPORT PROGRAM
CARE PACKAGES
Know someone battling breast cancer? TM sends free care packages to any breast cancer survivor who could use a little reminder that they are not alone in this journey. Through a partnership with Thrive Causemetics and local nonprofits care packages get sent across the country free of charge.
Financial PROGRAM
Acts of Love
Acts of Love provides grants of up to $1,000 to help Survivors in need during their journey to recovery. It is available to current patients as well as survivors who are struggling with cancer related expenses.
Research PROGRAM
Research Funding
Team Michelle funds cutting edge breast cancer research at UCI with Dr. Devon Lawson and at Univ of Kansas with Dr Shane Steklein. Since 2018, $560,000 has been given to our research projects
Community
PARTNER WITH US
We are always actively seeking and working with community partners to raise awareness and partner with local organizations and businesses to share the mission of Team Michelle with our greater community.
FINANCIAL PROGRAM
ACTS OF LOVE
Acts of Love provides grants of up to $1,000 to help survivors in need during their journey to recovery. Available to patients in active treatment and survivors struggling with cancer-related expenses.
Learn More →
A Note From Our Founder
On December 17, 2009, I received the gift of HOPE.
That day I was diagnosed at the age of 32 with Stage III breast cancer while nursing my 11-month-old baby girl, Maya.
With no family history of cancer and no other risk factors, the news came as a shock. For the next year I fought to rid my body of cancer while enduring chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, ovary removal, lymph node removal, radiation and reconstructive surgeries.
On December 17, 2010 I received my last radiation treatment and was declared to have No Evidence of Disease exactly one year from the date of my diagnosis.
I have learned so much from my journey to health, but the most important lesson and greatest gift of this entire process was the gift of HOPE.
HOPE that my doctors could not only treat but CURE me of my cancer. HOPE that I could live a healthy long life. HOPE that I could expand my family and raise my children. And HOPE that I could participate in a crazy 60-mile walk to say thank you.
That little group we called “Team Michelle” has grown into so much more, offering HOPE for those fighting breast cancer and HOPE for more outcomes like mine.
Michelle
Upcoming Events
11
September
2026
FRIDAY
SIGNATURE GALA • 16th Annual
Taste for the Cure:
Be the Light
Fri, Sept 11 • 5:30-10:00PM
Rancho Las Lomas • Silverado, CA
An elegant evening of fine dining, live auction, and community in support of breast cancer survivors. Luminous Cocktail Attire.
Mark Your Calendar
10
October
2026
SATURDAY
UCI CAMPUS • 10th Anniversary
UCI Anti-Cancer
Challenge
SAT, OCT 10 • 6:00AM-2:00PM
UC Irvine Campus
Celebrate UCI's 10-year anniversary of fueling groundbreaking cancer research. 5k/Walk, 14 to 100-Mile Ride, Mountain Bike Ride - all.
Coming SOON!
Stay in
the Loop
Want to be the first to know about our next walk, event, or fundraiser? Join our mailing list today.
Get Involved
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
There are three powerful ways to support Team Michelle - every action brings us closer to a world without breast cancer.
Make an Impact
DONATE
Your gift goes directly to the programs that matter most — free care packages for survivors, financial grants for those in need, and cutting-edge breast cancer research. Every dollar stays in the mission.
Give Up Your Time
VOLUNTEER
Join the Team Michelle Support Team and help pack care packages, assist at events, or support our annual Walk. Your time is one of the most valuable gifts you can give to a survivor in need.
Corporate Partnership
SPONSOR
Sponsoring Team Michelle puts your brand alongside a cause that matters deeply to your community. Sponsorship opportunities are available at every level — from our annual gala to our 10 Mile Walk.
Merch for a Cure
COMING SOON!
COMING SOON