Our Story - The Singletons

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The Singletons is a community dedicated to providing hope and support to single parent families affected by cancer.

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To always have a strong awareness of our mission’s purpose while continuously looking to strengthen the foundation of our Singleton community.

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Compassion: To empathize with the many challenging situations each family find themselves in during this extremely difficult time in their lives.

Appreciation: To display gratitude and respect towards those who give of their time, talents and hearts to serve The Singletons mission.

Strength: To be the courageous voice of advocacy within our community for single parents battling cancer with their minor children. Bringing awareness by telling their stories and providing hope for tomorrow.

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Meeting the Needs of Today…Providing Hope for Tomorrow

Michelle Singleton was a single mom of four children, who was just 32 at the time of her cancer diagnosis. Her childhood friends Jody Farley and Andy Royal McCandless sprang into action to help their friend, making meals, cleaning their house, paying a bill or two when they were able, and doing their best to “lighten the load” on Michelle and the kids.

As Jody and Andy were quick to learn, practical resources for single parents with cancer were non-existent. Although Michelle ultimately passed away at the age of 32, the one-of-a-kind model for Singleton Moms’ support services was born. In November 2006, Singleton™ Moms (now The Singletons) became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and continues to help parents like Michelle during their cancer treatment.

When we can offer single parents battling cancer some respite from household chores, relieve a bit of the overwhelming emotional stress and financial hardship, and give them more ability to recover and enjoy being with their children, that is when we know we are making a phenomenal day-to-day difference.

The community has embraced The Singletons, and we are grateful for all who continue to commit their time, lend their skills, apply their connections, and spread the word.

Our long- term goal is to be in a position where we never have any families languishing on our waiting list … to continue to expand the reach of our programs … and eventually, to build The Singletons™ House, a soothing place where our parents and their families can fully recover from their battles.

Michelle Singleton’s story lives on in the hundreds of families in our community who have been touched with love and support through Singleton Moms!
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Michelle Singleton was a single mom of 4 children aged 1, 5, 6, and 14 at the time of her diagnosis. She was just 32 years old when she passed away on October 23rd 2005. Through all her struggles, even before becoming sick, Michelle put her children first. She was an unbelievable mother and friend. She never complained, and never doubted God’s plan.

Michelle spent every moment she could, and every dime she had, on her children. She prepared dinner every night, cooked breakfast every morning. She did things like take her kids to watch airplanes land at 6:00 in the morning before having to be to work at 8:00. She loved her babies more than anything. They were always in the forefront of her mind. She was a loving woman, the kind you go to when you need someone. She was always willing to help, even when it put her out. Michelle was always optimistic and knew that there were brighter days ahead. She had a great sense of humor and an incredibly contagious laugh.

Michelle was a woman with an unfailing faith in God and did as much as she could to help those less fortunate than herself. Even while receiving her chemotherapy and radiation treatments she would, on the weekends, make up 100 sandwiches and pass them out to the homeless downtown. She would often go garage sale shopping with the little bit of money she had, so she could buy clothing and pass it out with the sandwiches. Every ounce of her was about giving.

Simply put, Singleton Moms started as a group of Michelle’s family and friends who wished to honor a brave woman and carry on in her giving footsteps. By allowing single mothers with cancer the time to focus more on their family and recovery rather than their normal daily responsibilities, we feel we are fulfilling a legacy Michelle would be very proud to have been responsible for. Michelle was very blessed to have a lot of friends and family, she knew this. Singleton Moms looks forward to continuing to pay tribute to her memory while helping other strong mothers charge into a healthy and bright future.
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Our staff includes a diverse collection of individuals with tremendous talent and heart. The day-to-day activities of The Singletons develop daily because of their passion, determination and enthusiasm!
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We rely on our exceptional Board of Directors to provide the vision and direction that has made The Singletons an extremely vital and valuable asset to our community, and especially to the families we serve!
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