Femmes Natales Runabout

In keeping with tradition, we are excited and proud to host the 45th annual Femmes Natales Runabout on Saturday, September 14th, 2024.  This year’s benefactor of the proceeds raised through this event is Mrs. Michelle McMillan.  

Michelle was born and raised in Thibodaux, La. She and her husband, Patrick, have two children, Ross and Paige, along with a beloved grandson, Baylor. In 1983, Michelle and her sister, Lisa Stafford, began Lisa & Michelle's Ecole de Danse. They take great pride in sharing their passion for dance with many people in our community.  

In May of 2022, Michelle underwent exploratory surgery and a complete hysterectomy. At this time, stage 4 ovarian cancer was found. She started treatment in June 2022 which consisted of six treatments, once every three weeks. Immediately following those treatments, Michelle began maintenance treatments every three weeks. In October 2023, a full year after ringing the bell, Michelle and her family got the devastating news that cancer cells were back. Shortly after, Michelle began the same treatment again - six treatments, every three weeks. Her doctors will monitor her progress through scans, and will immediately begin her maintenance treatments.  Michelle has had to take a step back from her beloved dance studio to focus on her health.

With your support, the financial burden will be lifted through the tradition of this Femme Natales event.