Michelle 30yrs old has Stage 3 Colorectal Cancer

It saddens me to inform you that our dear friend, Michelle Larson, has Stage 3 Colorectal Cancer. Michelle is only 30 years old and still has a huge life ahead of her. We have put together this GoFundMe account to raise money for her healthy recovery, health management, ability to take time off work, medical finances and personal bills. 

Chef Jeremy Cooper and I met Michelle in 2015 at the Northwest Women's Show at the Seahawks Stadium. Chef Jeremy gave Michelle a Magical Butter machine to help manage her Chrons Disease, then 3 years later she volunteered at the Seattle Hempfest with us! She has been a loyal friend to us and the community. When Chef Jeremy Cooper was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer and lost nearly 60 pounds in 60 days, Michelle brought over suitcases full of clothes for Jeremy. She even gave Jeremy a Kangen Water filter machine to borrow during his recovery after surgery. 

We are very shocked and surprised of her diagnosis with Stage 3 Colorectal Cancer. She is only 30 years old! Please help us raise this money for Michelle so she can focus on her chemotherapy, radiation, treatments and recovery. 


With All of Our Love, 
Chef Jeremy Cooper and Chelsi Pennington


(Below is a message from Michelle Larson.) 

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Hi, my name is Michelle Larson, I go by "Mitchie". 

My nature is to love and take care of my family and friends. They are my rock and why I am still alive. They are what makes my world go around. I am passionate about the arts of all kinds. I currently am a model in Seattle, Washington and my portfolio is www.instagram.com/mizzmitchie if you would like to check out my work. I love being creative -Modeling, coloring, making jewelry. Making jewelry is my passion. 

I got really sick when I was 12 years old, and was in and out of a lot of testing before I was diagnosed with Crohns disease. I have been in and out of many Doctor appointments, emergency rooms, tests, procedures, and hospitals all my life. I have developed complications from my Crohn's with other health issues. So I have been going through a lot since I was 12, and I am now 30 and it still continues. I suffer from really bad depression. About a year and a half ago I started to be in more and more pain each day.

I just couldn't take it anymore. So far, I have been in and out of the ER and Doctor appointments, again. Finally, a biopsy was taken and sent it in. Got that call no one ever wants to get. "Hey Michelle you have rectal cancer." Was confirmed I have Stage 3 Cancer. So I'll be going through hard treatments and I am forced to quit all of my jobs and move back home thankfully with my parents. Life is going to get much harder for me but I have my family's and friends support. I am thankful. 

Thank you for taking time out of your day to read my story. Blessings to you! Love, Michelle Larson