Behind the Name: Geneva
We get emails daily containing stories from friends and family members in the Miche community who take the time to suggest naming a Shell after someone they know. We can’t name a Shell after each submission of course, but when a really touching or uplifting story comes to us, we do.
Geneva was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer when she was just 30 years old. Her friend, Miche customer Heather MacKay, said the following when she submitted Geneva’s name for consideration:
“Miche needs a sassy and stylish shell named Geneva. Geneva would represent those who fight to beat the odds. My friend Geneva recently won the battle with breast cancer. This young mother of three struggled with losing her hair, not to mention gaining weight and bloating from treatment. She has kept her witty sense of humor and often blogs about her daily challenges with overcoming breast cancer and loathing the image in the mirror. She is a strong, fun gal who would do Miche proud.”
Unfortunately, since Heather wrote the above, Geneva’s cancer has returned and has now spread to her stomach. Heather writes this week,
“She has battled through the depression that death is a very likely possibility, but has checked back into living. We may not have her much longer, but we will have her fighting and living and loving till the bitter end.”
All of us at Miche wish Geneva and her darling young family strength, faith and hope. It is an honor to name a Shell after this strong, amazing woman.
If you would like to submit a name suggestion for a future Miche release, please email design@miche.com.
(The Geneva Shell)
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