(503) 459-1245 P.O. Box 544 Scappoose, OR 97056
Michelle Singleton lost her battle with cancer in October 2005 and I lost my best friend of fourteen years. Michelle was a 32-year-old mother of four. She loved life and she loved her kids. She never had much money, but she always provided for her children. Her kids were her priority and she was a wonderful example of a mother to me and everyone around her.
It was devastating to see her suffer through the physical effects of chemo treatment, along with the inability to spend quality time with her children. Witnessing her treatment and untimely death started me down a path searching for something that would give meaning to what seemed a senseless end to such a special life of a mother and friend.
After Michelle passed, I wanted to help a mom just like her. I wanted to make that mom’s life easier so she could spend more time with her kids and less time worrying about cleaning, cooking and paying bills. I found that mom, a woman named Aracelli, at the oncology unit where Michelle had received her treatments.
I co-founded the non-profit organization Singleton Moms
(The Singleton's AZ™️) in my hometown of Phoenix, AZ. After five years and helping over 100 parents, I left the organization and moved to beautiful Portland, OR, where I am helping parents again.
With the help of my sister, Bobby, and financial contributions from Michelle Singleton’s mother and our family and friends, Michelle's Love was established. We are excited to be able to continue the love that began in Phoenix to help more single-parent families struggling with cancer.
With love,
Mrs. Andy Royal McCandless
Founder & Michelle's BFF
Disney summer of 2003 she is pregnant with her 4th baby.
2004 just before diagnoses.
Michelle doing what she did best.
Old School 1997.
Michelle & Elyzah 2001. In Andy's apartment.
Oldest picture of Andy & Michelle start of a beautiful friendship 1996.
Michelle and her youngest end of December 2003.
Andy & Michelle, Toga party and Andy's brother's house early 2000's.
Michelle and Ashley 2000.
Michelle kissing her boy Aden in her kitchen 2002 while her daughter Elyzah looks on.
Beautiful raw and real Michelle.
Halloween early 2000's we were a telephone to symbolize our relationship.
Getting ready go out! Michelle & Andy.
Michelle with her oldest Ashley 1998.
Michelle & Andy November 2003 she is pregnant with her youngest.
Michelle's sister and friend Melissa shaved their heads before showing up to shave Michelle's head.
Michelle in her home January 2004 breast feeding her youngest.
Andy, Michelle and her youngest Elahn. Early 2004 at Red Lobster. Michelle's favorite dinner place.
Michelle in January 2005 holding Ryan, Andy's daughter.
Michelle & Bobby 10/29/1998 Elyzah's birthday.
Andy & Araceli first mom served 2006 Phoenix, AZ.