10/25/2026
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE LAKE HELEN LEAGUE FOR BETTER LIVING ❤️
Lake Helen, one of our own needs us.
If you know Michele and Steve Miller, you know what it means to have neighbors who give from the heart.
From the moment they arrived in Lake Helen, Michele and Steve were part of our community.
They are artists, craftspeople, volunteers, and above all, two of the kindest, most generous people you could ever hope to meet.
They opened their own home for the Christmas Home Tour several times. Steve baked cookies. Their daughter volunteered for the Christmas dance. They showed up for potlucks, Halloween Storytime, and countless other community gatherings. When Lake Helen Pride was just getting started, Michele was among the very first to offer her support, lovingly making tea towels and cloth bags for our ice cream social.
They've cooked meals for neighbors, given their time, shared their talents, and quietly helped make this little town a better place to live.
And when someone in our community was sick or struggling, Michele and Steve were often among the first people in line to help.
Now, it's our turn to show up for them.
Michele is currently in the ICU after suffering a life-threatening brain hemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm. She has undergone emergency procedures and is facing serious complications and a long, uncertain road to recovery.
For a family that makes its living through art and handmade crafts, the financial burden of an extended hospital stay, medical treatment, rehabilitation, and lost income is enormous.
But this is Lake Helen. This is the town where we look after our neighbors. Where we bring food when someone is sick, lend a hand when someone is struggling, and come together when one of our own needs us.
While the League board is brainstorming additional fundraisers, in the meantime, we are asking our friends, neighbors, and everyone whose life has been touched by this wonderful family to please consider making a donation to Michele's recovery fund. No amount is too small. And if you can't donate, please share this post, send your love, and keep Michele and her family in your thoughts.
They have given so much of themselves to this little town. Let's make sure they know this little town is here for them, too.
Because that's what community is. And Michele and Steve are two of the people who have helped make ours so special.
With love and hope,
The Lake Helen League for Better Living
❤️ Please donate or share Michele's recovery fund:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-michele-zqz3w/donate
My mom, Michele Miller, is one of the kindest, most talented people I know. She’s always been an amazing cook, the kind who fills the house with the smell of something wonderful and makes sure everyone leaves the table full and happy. She’s also a wonderful seamstress, creating beautiful pi...
