Frenchie

thursday, november 6, 2008

Michelle French

Hi Roughriders,

One of my teammates from ODP (when we were 13 and 14 years old!), the University of Portland, and the Seattle Sounders was diagnosed with cancer, specifically: "Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma and Schelorsis of the Mediastinum, a Non-Hodgkins lymphoma and she has a tumor the size of a lemon in her chest. Her doctor at Swedish hasn't seen a case like this in 6 years (her response was, "Go big or go home, right?!"). Frenchie would never ask for any assistance but she is certainly deserving of support on a grand scale.

Frenchie is not only a genuine, happy, enthusiastic, sarcastic, and competitive person but she is also a superb soccer player. Frenchie helped us get to three Final Fours in college as well as being a member of the US Olympic Team in Sydney 2000. Frenchie also played three years in the WUSA. She started feeling dizzy and short of breath a few weeks ago while training for the new Women's Professional Soccer League, which prompted her inquiry with her doctor.

Eastside FC has organized a fundraiser for Frenchie by way of bracelets that read, "Team Frenchie" and "Just Kickin' It". All of the donations (100%) will go directly to Frenchie's medical costs, as the bracelets were underwritten. If any of your are inclined, please order a bracelet to support Frenchie. She loves the Roughriders!

Here’s a partial description, in Frenchie’s words:

“. . . is a mass the size of a lemon, with the feeling of an eraser. . . The mass is wrapped around my Superior Vena Cava which pumps/drains blood from the upper part of my body... The doctor hasn't seen this type of case for about 6 years....I told him "go big, or go home right!?". It's always nice to be a rare case study.....

I'm totally, completely, absolutely ready to kill this bugger and get back to my amazing teams! As the saying goes: "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!!!!". And that's just what I will do!!!!”

To support Frenchie in her fight against cancer, we are wearing red wristbands with “Team Frenchie” and “JUST KICKIN’ IT” printed on them! Minimum donation of $5.00 each.
Please see attached sheet for additional information to purchase your wristbands!

For questions or to place an order, please contact Linda Whatley @ ltwhatley@comcast.net or 206.328.1420.
posted by wynne at 10:51 pm

Crossfire wishes Michelle French well
Fundraiser at US Club WA Cup
(November 7,2008) We are saddened to learn that Michelle French, coach at Eastside FC, US Olympian and Lady Sounder extraordinaire, was recently diagnosed with a rare form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. We keep her in our thoughts and prayers as she undergoes treatment, and wish her a quick recovery. Eastside FC is doing a fundraiser at the US Club tournament this weekend at Starfire. They are selling wristbands. Please stop by and show your support for a member of our soccer family that needs our help.