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From a 10% chance to a life of purpose.
This is the story behind the mission — and why no one should walk this journey alone.

This is a Package of Hope.
It’s sent to families just after hearing the words childhood cancer.
Inside are carefully chosen items meant to provide comfort, dignity, and practical support during an overwhelming time.
More than anything, it’s a reminder that they are not alone.
💛

The "Unspoken Cost" of Cancer: Episode 2 — The Bionic Receipt

​I don’t just talk about healthcare innovation. I carry it in my chest.

​This is my Edwards SAPIEN XT heart valve. I was even invited to the Edwards Lifesciences headquarters to meet the engineers who built it. It’s the physical price I paid for surviving 1974 and 1981, and it’s why I’m still standing as the CEO of Walking Miracles Family Foundation.

​The Pioneer Story:

In 2013, at age 40, I made medical history at the Cleveland Clinic. I was the youngest candidate for the TAVR clinical trial. While TAVR was designed for the elderly, my team—led by the legendary Dr. Samir Kapadia (Chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine) and Dr. Benico Barzilai—knew it was the only way to save a heart "stoned" by 1970s chest radiation.

​The Reality Check:

Survival is a decades-long maintenance project.

​By 35: I needed my first pacemaker.

​The Crisis: My heart was being crushed by 250ml of fluid in my pericardial sac. Later, I survived my lungs filling with 750ml of fluid—a full wine bottle’s worth.

​The Specialized Council:

Staying alive required a "Council of Mentors" across state lines:

​Dr. Samir Kapadia & Dr. Benico Barzilai (Cleveland Clinic): The global pioneers who used groundbreaking technology to give me a bionic future.

​Dr. Mitchell Rashid (CAMC): The frontline guardian in West Virginia whose family has provided the expert surveillance needed to catch "Late Effects" before they become fatal.

​Dr. Rachel Hughes-Doichev (AHN): My current Specialized Guardian in Pittsburgh. As a leader in Cardio-Oncology, she manages the complex intersection of my 51-year survival journey and my heart health.

​The Mission:

Meeting the team at Edwards reminded me that I am the bridge between the engineers and the patients. At Walking Miracles, we ensure the 0.05% cohort isn't left to navigate these "Late Effects" alone.

​The miracle is in the maintenance.

​#UnspokenCostOfCancer #BionicCEO #ClevelandClinic #AHN #CAMC

Rare Opals from the Australian Outback for a Global Mission! 💎🌏
Check out the "fire" in these Yowah conglomerates! ✨ These were personally donated by Levi Shultz and Opal Earth Foundation to help us launch our Rural Cancer Hub mission in Australia! 🇦🇺
As a 51-year survivor of childhood leukemia and a 42-year survivor of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, I’ve spent 13 years supporting families in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Now, we’re working with Sophia Andreou to bring our Packages of Hope to her home country.
Every box we send provides:
📱 A Tablet for medical talks & our resource network.
⛽ Travel Cards for gas, food, and lodging.
👕 A Port Shirt to make treatments easier.
We’re raising funds right now to get these tools to CAYA families in the bush and coastal communities. These rare beauties will be hitting the auction block soon!
Which piece is your favorite? That big conglomerate is a real show-stopper! 💎✨

#2xChildhoodCancer #WalkingMiracles #unspokencostsofcancer #OpalEarthFoundation #LeviSchulz

✨ Every stone tells a story.
And every story begins with hope.
💎 Aquamarine — Calm in the storm
💎 Lapis — Strength through truth
💎 Citrine — Light after darkness
💎 Gray Spinel — Courage to keep going
Each piece in The Hope Collection was created to honor the journey — the fear, the fight, the faith, and the future.
As a two-time cancer survivor and founder of Walking Miracles Family Foundation, I know what it means to hold on to hope when everything feels uncertain. That’s why this collection isn’t just jewelry…
It’s a reminder:
You are strong.
You are worthy.
You are never alone. 💙
Wear your story.
Share your light.
Choose your stone. ✨
#TheHopeCollection #HopeHeals #WearYourStory #SurvivorStrong #PurposeDriven BrettWilson WalkingMiracles

💙 Join Me for the Highmark Walk Supporting Walking Miracles 💙
Sign up here 👉
https://secure.walkforahealthycommunity.org/p2p/event/393902/en-CA�
Let’s walk together for families fighting cancer 💙

#WalkingMiracles
#SurvivorLed
#WomenOwnedNonprofit
#PittsburghCommunity
#WalkForACause

💙✨ Wear Hope. Share Hope. Support Families. ✨💙
Two beautiful ways to make a difference — now available in one place through Michelle Marie Boutique.
💎 Our Hope Collection Sterling Silver Heart Pendant
💎 Our Lapis & Aquamarine Sterling Silver Jewelry Set
Each piece is handcrafted with purpose and created to support families facing childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer through Walking Miracles Family Foundation.
When you shop these collections, you’re not just choosing meaningful jewelry — you’re helping provide real support, comfort, and hope to families when they need it most.
One mission. One place to shop. Endless impact. 💫
👉 Shop both here:
https://michellemarieboutique.com/products/the-hope-collection-sterling-silver-heart-pendant
Or
https://michellemarieboutique.com/products/walking-miracles-lapis-aquamarine-sterling-silver-charity-jewelry-set-sterling-silver?_pos=2&_sid=165698236&_ss=r
Thank you for standing with us and helping turn love into action. 💙
#WalkingMiracles #HopeCollection #JewelryWithPurpose #WearYourWhy #GiveBack