Michelle Apple established ABC Warrior to give back to others. Warm, caring, and passionate, Apple is a registered dietitian who has made a career in helping those with nutrition and wellness. She graduated from Youngstown State University on a athletic scholarship for softball. As a former weightlifter and active in sports, Apple truly embraces a healthy lifestyle and encourages others to do the same. She is married with two beautiful pit bull rescues. Animals played such a big part of her recovery. She is huge animal lover and volunteering her time walking dogs at Animal Charity.
Diagnosed in September 2018, Apple has become a true warrior in the fight against breast cancer. Her journey began with a finding of metastatic stage 3 breast cancer. Her battle included removal of 21 cancerous lymph nodes, a mastectomy, removal of ovaries, four months of chemotherapy and forty sessions of radiation.
Along the way, Apple was energized by the outpouring of support in her journey. Her family, friends, those she connected with online, celebrities and others gave her hope on tough days and motivation on better days. Everywhere she turned, kind words, offers to help and sharing of success stories fueled her fight.
In 2022 Michelle and her family moved to Myrtle Beach SC expended its support to Horry County, Grand Strand and Georgetown SC breast cancer patients. The foundation helps with medical bills, and travel expenses for breast cancer patients to help lessen the financial burden. The foundation continues Advocate and Support breast cancer patients through their journey!
The Foundation was awarded a recipient of the Jefferson Award Winner from 2023 Myrtle Beach
Blessed and thankful, Apple is ready to help others and pay it forward through the ABC Warrior Foundation.