Thinking of you and sending in some puppets to mediate with the in between world on your behalf.

Finally got my Tax Refund so I have some extra cash to send your way. Thanks for being you and sharing puppetry with with world. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Cheers! Andrew Montesano

Get Well Soon.....

Michael is the BEST! ...Rowby

Get well soon!

Anyone who loves puppets is a friend of mine. Best wished to Michael.

Dear Michael , I hope your Donation will be succesful , and you will get hialthy soon !

Wishing you a speedy and full recovery, and thanks for making us smile as children...and adults!

You've made magic. All my thanks and best wishes.

my thoughts and prayers are with you. i will be holding you in the light.

Sam Locke sent me! Get well!

Good luck, Michael!

Figure this was more important than this weekend's dinner and a movie. Get better, Michael! Otherwise, you owe me a movie ticket. ;)

Wishing you all the best

Thank you for your work with the Muppets. All the best with quashing your horrid disease.

Thanks for touching my life.

Snuffie was an enormous part of my childhood and it is awful that Michael doesn't have insurance to help cover him though this horrible time. Hope you get better soon and can go back to doing what you love.

Snuffy & the gang @ Sesame Street were a huge part of my tumultuous childhood - a welcome anchor in many times of need. Please accept my humble but heartfelt donation as a small but most sincere thank you. I will keep you in my thoughts & spread the word. Fight the good fight, Mr. Earl, & do not go gentle into that good night!

I'm still spreading the love Michael! Hope all this love and well wishes is some how making things a bit easier!

The world is a better place because there are puppeteers in it. From one to another, get well soon!

Hi Michael I am a friend of Kristy Pace. from the Morgan-Wixson Theatre. I hope you are feeling better. If you are up for it please come and see our production of AVE Q next March , we would love to have you there. be well. Saul Saladow

Your work on Sesame Street always made me feel better when I was sick as a kid. I hope what little I'm able to donate will help you.

Saw NPH's tweet about you, and thought to myself "I can spare a Jackson for the man that helped make my childhood awesome". Keep on keepin' on!

My thoughts are with you. Feel better soon.

Saw this via NPH's twitter. Thank you for bringing joy to me as a child! Wishing you a full and speedy recovery

You've brought us all a lot of joy. Thank you.

Saw this on NPH's twitter, I'm from the UK so don't know Michael as we didn't really get Sesame Street here for long but wanted to help out anyway x

All the best, u can beat it!

Thank you for all the lessons and smiles. You will remain in my prayers.

I always loved Snuffy on Sesame Street. Best wishes for your good health.

Thank you for all the smiles you've given. You are a hero.

STAY STRONG, GET WELL, AND INCASE YOU DON'T ALREADY KNOW, THE WAY YOU LIVED YOUR LIFE SO FAR HAS MADE A DIFFERENCE, NO GIVING UP, THEIR ARE STILL CHILDREN WHO NEED YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for all the smiles on children's faces! Sending love and prayers.

Good luck! You were an amazing part of our childhoods, even if you were behind a ton of fluff. We are pulling for you :)

<3

Good luck and take care!

I was born at about the time you started doing Mr. Snuffleupagus, the characters you helped bring to life will always be with me, and I'm so happy to now show them to my own daughter. Fight the good fight, I hope you get better soon!

If only we had real health care in this country.

You taught me how to care about people and share what I have. <3

Dear Michael, I don't have much -- but you made my childhood that much better. Thank you.

Get well soon!

My husband is fighting leukemia, so I know how hard this is. Don't give up. I hope you heal well and have a lovely long life.

I'm very sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Mr. Snuffleupagus was always my favorite Sesame Street character. Good luck with your treatments and I hope you get well soon!

Saw this on NPH's twitter this evening. Thank you for helping form the earliest and happiest memories of my childhood through Sesame Street. We are all pulling for you!

Good thoughts go out to you!

Best wishes! From a cancer survivor to a cancer fighter. I know you can do it!

My mother is a colon cancer survivor. Six months after her last chemo treatment, she is cancer-free. I hope you can say the same soon!

Lost my mom to this disease because she ignored symptoms until it was too late. I wish you a better outcome. SO treatable if caught in time. Good luck!

Best of luck to you in your battle against cancer. We'll be thinking of you.

Sending you love, positive thoughts & healing energy!

As both a fan of Snuffy and someone dealing with some cancer nonsense themselves, I know this is barely anything, but I hope it helps.

Sesame Street began the year I was born and has been a huge part of my life. Thank you for being a part of my life. We are thinking and praying for you!

NPH let me know you about your fight. Thanks for all your wonderful work! Take care and know people are wishing you the best!

Get well soon. Thank you for your work.

Wish you the best of success in conquering your adversary. It is a small contribution but I hope it helps. Your performances have been truly wonderful and memorable for many people around the world. Thank you for that and now get better please so we can have more. :)

I have always believed in you Snuffleupagus.

The least I can do for someone who enriched my childhood through their work!

You had me at Snuffleupagus - one of my favorite childhood characters. You brought me so much joy that I hope I can help repay it in some small way.

Work like yours is what inspired me to become and animator! Be well, good sir.

Hope everything goes well for you! Keep thinking positive thoughts; you can beat this! :-)

Thanks snufulufigus (sp!) Sorry! May the new year start fresh with new health!

Best wishes.

I have every hope for you, and I only wish I could do more to help. I loved you the most as a kid and I still love Snuffy: i can only hope this brings you even a touch of the amount of joy your work has brought me :D

Thank you for all you've given to us- now please focus your energies on getting well! With prayers, The Schoeny family

So sad to hear you're in pain. Hope this little bit helps.

Best wishes for a healthy future!

You made such a difference in our lives as children, I hope we can make a tiny difference in yours by way of thanks. Thank you for being an amazing talent and inspiration for children everywhere.

I'm a friend of Jason's! Wishing you well!

We're hoping you have a swift recovery and are returning the smile you have given to so many!

I wish you a speedy recovery and many years of good health to come!

Hope you felt all the positive energy we were sending for your recovery last night Michael. We can't wait til you beat this thing and we can have another live show with you as the star!

I had a blast at the benefit at Swazzle. I have not met you but by the love they show you I know that you are a special person. I hope this all give you some relief but knowing that so many people love you must give you strength. I know you have brought a lot of joy into peoples lifes through your art. Its always nice to try and return the favor. Be well. I hope i will someday get the pleasure of meeting you.

Best of luck, Michael!

You have brought Light into the lives of many ... We still need you though ! Fight onwards and kill this beast -- to make more waves on this World.

You've given so much in your life -- may the Universe now return the favor!

:)

My training for 'Mahna Mahna' is not complete. I need you back o master wise one! ;) get well soon!

Hi Michael, We never actually met but I can tell you're a wonderful person. I wish you a quick recovery. I'm sure you'll get through this. Warm regards, Zack

Wishing you well!

Michael we had a great turnout at our Swazzle Workshop Sale, everyone wishes you the best and we all hope for a speedy recovery.

Thank you to all the people that came out to support Michael on Saturday. Thanks also to those that gave their time and their donations. Michael, you have lots of people thinking about you and pulling for you.

dont' give up hope!

All the Best from Old Europe!

Best of luck to you!!

Sending thoughts of strength to you.

Beaming love and hope for better days!

I am now the proud owner of an awesome new puppet and Chiodo Bros picture from the Swazzle auction all for you Michael. Cancer has affected each and every one of us and I'm so proud to help be a part of the solution for you. YOU GOT THIS! It's obvious that the love and respect you have given to your co-workers and students have come full circle. You have shared your amazing talent with the world for years and now it's time for us to get you back on your journey=) God Bless

Thanks for your talents and work over the years.

Thinking of you.

Thanjs for all your years of love-giving. Get well!

an extra photo with Miss Yvonne and Krispi,, plus fun bag of building materials for puppetry.... Aubrey's allowance from piggy bank (he's ten)

I don't have much...but I grew up on Sesame Street and the Muppets. Your work no doubt made me a better person. Thank you.

Hope everything goes well with the treatment, thanks for all the great work :)

Get well soon. Best wishes from Germany! Sascha

get well soon

Wish nothing but the best for you. Hope you have a speedy recovery!

My thoughts are with you, Michael, for a full and speedy recovery.

I'm rooting for you, Michael!

get better sir

Just left the Swazzle Sale, it's awesome!!! Go there now and support Michael.

Hang in there, and know that many people are rooting for you.

Wish it could be more! Get well!

Best of luck, work hard at getting better :)

At the SWAZZLE Workshop benefit, I bought 2 hours of "Puppet Doctoring" for the puppets of http://LosTiteres.TV with their expert technique! ... Let the stitching up of my puppets be positive and healthy "Stitching Up" Karma for you, Michael! ... Peace, Love & Respect ~ Felix Pire

Get well soon Michael!!! Positive thoughts!!! :D

I grew up being absolutely spell bound by Sesame Street. Your talents have made children around the world see the magic in life. That gift is priceless. I am sending love and positive vibes your way (and so many more are doing the same!).

I was the winning bid for the Muppet Show Watch at the SWAZZLE Workshop Sale!

Hope you feel better. best wishes to you.

Just got some Swazzle supplies! I'll have to take a class to make a turtle puppet for my niece!

Get well soon.

Stay strong Michael. I used to watch The Muppet Show in the UK when I was growing up. Dad loved Fozzie, I loved Kermit. Wonderful memories!

Get well soon Michael.

Wishing you the best.

Get better soon!

Thank you for all the joy you've given children like me. I hope you get better.

I wish you all the best. I look forward to the day that I take one of your classes!

Sorry to hear you're sick, Michael. I'm sure you'll beat it!

We are marching as millions in support of you too, Michael!

Good luck and best wishes!

Hang in there Micheal.. yer gonna beat this!

Best of luck on your recovery!

Thank you for making me, and my familly, laugh and smile for so many years. I hope and trust you will recover soon.

Thank you for all that you have given to my childhood growing up.

Get well Michael!

Muppets rule. Get well soon, and thanks for the love.

Fight!

Hi Michael, Although we've ever met I'm pretty sure you worked with my late wife Christine Moyes at the Muppet Workshop at some point during her career there. She too suffered from cancer and found tremendous support from her friends and colleagues at the Muppets. I'm terribly sorry you have to go through all this and I'm shocked that the Muppets still offer no insurance coverage. I hope this small donation helps ease your burden. Good luck and best wishes.

I wish it could be more.

I wish I could give as much as you gave my childhood, but alas, I'm a poor grad student. Keep your head up!

I know it's not a lot, but if there's anything knitting and the Internet have both taught me, it's that thousands of tiny bits can come together to be a great big thing. I don't have a lot, but I'm happy to give my tiny bit to help. Just get better, then pass it on.

You are responsible for what I am today. Thank you.

godspeed.

I love your work, best wishes to you and your family.

Stay strong! You are an inspiration, I love your work. :)

I hope you get well

I'm still here almost 4 years after my Stage 3 Colon Cancer diagnosis, with all tests negative - this is a bump in the road, not the end of the road.

Hello Michael, wishing you the very best of luck mate, good humans are hard to come by. Kevin.

Your work and the work of all the Muppeteers has been a huge inspiration to me, and has always kept a sense of childhood alive in me. I wish you all the best, and I only wish I could give more.

Hoping for the best

Get well!

Puppets rock. Puppeteers are doing God's work, if there is such a thing. (New Testament love-all God, not the Old Testament pissed-off God.) That is all.

Thank you for all your work with the Muppets & Seasame Street. Wishing you all the best with your fight.

Get well soon!

Thanks for enriching our lives. God's peace to you as you work through this illness.

Keep your chin up!

Stay strong and thankful

Best wishes, and stay strong!

Diane beat this, and so can you. Hang in, there.

I love you, Snuffy. Heal quick.

Hi Michael, I was very sorry to hear the news. I wish you and your loved ones strength, patience, positivity, faith and all the other super-human attributes we can suddenly find we have when faced with disease. I'll always remember the lovely lunch we had when you came to Fox to visit Anthony - here is to many more opportunities to share your life with others!!! Best wishes, Barbara

Lynne Stewart asked me to do this. I do whatever Lynne Stewart tells me to do.

All best for a speedy recovery!

Be well.

Hey Michael. I'm humbled by the news of your illness. If you are up to it, I'd like to drop in to see you for a visit. I haven't seen you in a really long time and I would love to see you. I know some coping strategies too (but I imagine you have heard many of them). In any event, write me at lapuppet@gmail.com and hopefully we can set a time for a visit. -Steven Ritz-Barr

Best wishes and I hope you can get treatment and that it is successful.

You are strong and must fight as well as ask for help.

love you snuffie

In Bloom ran an amazing show for Michael Earl. The puppeteering students, puppets, music, and storytellers were fantastic and so supportive. The vibe was really wonderful in the audience. An extra $100 will be donated in addition to this $600, from my mom. She just wanted to get a receipt. So, total, In Bloom made $700 for you! All of us hope you get the best treatment, Michael. You are in our hearts!

Mom of In Bloom wants to tell you she wishes she could give more, but she supports your fight and wants you to get the best care possible!

I hope this helps! Get well soon!

Hoping you fight this battle and win!

Michael, We don't know each other personally but we have a lot of mutual friends. Nobody who spreads joy and light like you do should ever have to go through this. We have you in our thoughts and hope you make your funding goal, have a successful surgery and a swift recovery. Our prayers are with you. Dorien Davies & Kenny Stevenson

Michael, I learned of your cancer from Nisa recently and am so sorry you are going through this. I will keep you in my prayers! I know you can beat this!

Wishing you all the best for a speedy healing.

You are such a blessing to so many people. Sending so many warm and healing thoughts and prayers your way.

I wish I could give more. Wishing you a quick recovery. Thank you for all you do.

You're in my thoughts :)

I grew up on Sesame Street and while I'm in graduate school now and don't have a lot of money, I will do anything I can to honor everyone involved with such a public service.

You can do it!

Get better soon! <3

Thanks for the joy you've given the world - hope this little bit helps.

Good luck Michael! Your characters are so dear to us. We wish we could give more!

I hope you get better soon. Love your work.

Stay strong!

Thoughts and prayers for a full recovery.

Hang tough! My thoughts are with you!

Our love and prayers are with you. Mucho love, Denise & Alan

Thinking of you Michael. Your class changed my life!

Wishing you a swift recovery. You are such an inspiration to so many. I'm looking forward to learning much more from you when you're better.

In your corner

Wishing you well with big hugs and prayers!

Just a drop in the bucket but I really hope it helps. Get well soon Michael!

The touch of some people upon others' lives cannot be measured, there are no words to encompass the meaning.

positive vibes!

You are Loved!

Keep your spirit strong -a fellow cancer victim (and survivor).

Thoughts and prayers your way, wish I could send more.

You are in my thoughts and my prayers. What I look for now is for you to beat this thing and get back to sharing the joy and love as you always have. God bless and keep you. BIG HUG!

Hi Michael, Colorectal cancer survivor here. It's no fun and not easy but it is your war now. Keep your sense of humor close and know that many people are keeping you in their thoughts snd prayers! I wish you well!

Get well soon, Michael! :)

You have inspired me to become a puppet maker and performer. Get well Michael!

Michael we're rooting for you! Keep fighting!

I, too, am a cancer survivor and puppeteer. Take each day at a time and try to always have something to look forward to. I know that has really helped me. Yet, even more so resting in the Lord and knowing it's all taken care of has made all the difference. Here is my blog if you want some reading about my journey: http://kristibadger76.blogspot.com Here's to healing!!

Hang in there, Michael! We believe in you!

Love and strength to you!

Dear Michael, I feel so lucky and honored that I have been able to be a part of your puppet class. I've really enjoyed learning from you and watching you perform, share your insights and stories, and encouragement. You have been a big blessing to me and to many other young people around the world. I never thought that puppets could convey such emotion and subtlety before watching you perform. You really have a talent for bringing them to life. Stay positive and optimistic; it can make all the difference in your recovery. You're a great teacher and role model and I am thankful that I got the chance to learn from you. -Sarah Ho from your intro to puppeteering on TV class.

Hang in there Michael! Good vibes are being sent your way. Love, the Seattle Kids

Michael!!! I am gracious for all that you have shared with me. Thank you for being you. I hope only the best for you. Also, a speedy and painless recovery ;)

Wish you all the best in your treatment and recovery.

We love you, Michael! Zillions of healing prayers are coming your way...

Dear Michael, I am wishing you much, much strength and all the best for you recovery. Love, Claudia from Germany

You were Snuffy when I was 5. We lost Jim, we can't lose you too. Please beat this.

Fight this awful disease and you will win.

Sending good thoughts your way. Best, Kathleen

We wish you a speedy recovery and all the joy you've brought to others in your work. Love, the Whiteheart Family

I wish you a full and complete recovery!

You have brought joy to people all around the world - our thoughts and prayers are with you Michael. Get well soon.

Dear Michael, I was so sorry to read of your illness and hope that you will be better soon. A great friend of mine received the same diagnosis but he made it through and.has been clear of cancer for 3 years. I wish you all the best and you are in my thoughts. I am a media pal of Denise Cook, living in the UK, and only know you via Facebook.However, I worked with the BBC for many years and produced work for kids using puppets. You have a great talent and I hope that you are back on top form soon. Mhairi

Thank you for your teaching, thank you for your school. We are all pulling for you.

Warmest wishes for a full and speedy recovery!

My thoughts are with you, Michael.

You are a beautiful and gifted person and I am praying for your recovery.

Thank you so much for all you have given to me and my children and the children of the world. You are special. I wish you peaceful healing.

Michael- I know you'll stay strong and pull through. Know there's a bunch of us here out east thinking good wishes. Best always- John Tartaglia

May the Lord give you strength, health, power and peace in your every experience; now and forever more. Amen.

Good luck.

Thinking of you, Michael. All my prayers going your way. xo Jess Craven

But a small gift in comparison to the joy you brought me as a child.

I'm sorry I can't give more. I'm sorry we don't have universal healthcare. Thank you for so many wonderful memories from Sesame Street.

I am sorry to learn of your health struggle and wishing the best for you and fun and healthy days ahead.

I am not going to try to express how much you work meant to us growing up. This is a small amount compared to the value your talent has brought to the world. Also in honor of Keith and all your other students.

Get well, Michael. We're all sending you positive, happy, get-well thoughts!

Michael, I'm sorry to be out of touch the last few years. It was great to run into at the Muppet Movie screening last Fall. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I hope to see you soon.

I'm happy to be able to give back to someone who gave me so much joy as a child :) Be well, sir!

Mike, I was terribly shocked to hear this news. But you're not one to back away from a challenge, especially with friends supporting you. So fire up your superpowers of obstinence and tackle this thing head on! I wish you boundless strength and courage. Much love, Karen

Good luck xxx

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and thanks for dedicating yourself to bringing kids so much joy.

I hope you get better. - Gary

Sending good thoughts your way Michael.

Ella is our baby girl , her Dad, Mark and I grew up loving Seasame Street and are greatful for the many talents passed along to people like our friend Keith. Thank you. Melody

Get well soon, Michael!

Sending you healing light and prayers, Michael.

Michael, I'm so sorry to hear you're battling with this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michael, you are an amazing mentor and artist, and a huge inspiration to me as a teacher. Sending you best wishes and healing thoughts.

Thanks for all great puppet classes! I hope this small donation helps.

Michael you are an amazing man, mentor and artist. You have made such an impact on so many people's lives and art. I'm sending you healing thoughts and energy and can't wait for your triumphant return to puppet school, where you can continue to spread the magic that is you. Please let me know if there is anything at all that I can do to help you and/or puppet school in your absence.

So sorry to hear the news Michael, but you will get through this! Sending you thoughts of healing, strength and positivity!

Michael, thank you for opening my eyes to the world of puppetry. I wish you a speedy recovery and hope that my small contribution helps your cause.

Sorry to hear the news, happy to help support. Wishing you a speedy recovery Michael.

You have always been a huge inspiration and I'm so glad I was part of the first year of Puppet School. I am a HUGE fan and I know you will get through this. If you have any questions about treatment, my mom has been an oncology nurse at Cedar Sinai for over 20 years - email me at jennysanangel@gmail.com if you need ANYTHING!! Love, Jenny

Best wishes for a healthy future! Thank you for the work you do!

You are in my prayers Michael. Make a full recovery.

Any friend of Amy's is a friend of mine. Wishing you all the best in your fight against cancer. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Get well soon!

We haven't met but I wanted to take your class at some point. The world of Puppetry is such small group that no matter if we've met or not we're all part of a family. Best wishes on a quick and painless recovery. You'll get through it, stay strong and know that the puppetry world has your back! All the Best, Matt Witham

Thinking of you Michael

Get well Snuffy! I believe in you. :)

All strength, and good luck :) your work has brought me a whole lifetimes worth of joy.

Sending healing light.

Thank you and good luck :)

Sending you peaceful and healing thoughts, Michael.

I am not in show business nor in pupeteering. I was notified by Heiko Obermoeller who got deeply inspired by you. Please take good care of yourself and dont give up. You must be a very strong person - I believe in you. All the best, Michael! Greetings from a german working in Tokyo, Alexandra

Michael, I had a colon cancer scare myself this year, so I'm right there with you. I wish you a speedy recovery. -Artie

Our thoughts are with you!!

I don't know you Michael, but I admire and respect the artists who have asked their friends to help out. Be well!

Michael, you have taught me so many valuable skills and I really appreciate that you made me feel creative again. You deserve the best care, and I know you can get through this. All the best! Love, Alessandra

Stay strong, Mike!

18, or chai, is the Hebrew word/symbol for life. Thanks for having the guts to be an artist in this weird economy. Good luck with all this.

May you feel the arms of your God around you today and always.

You made my dream come true Michael, to give life to a puppet the Muppet way. Something that connected with my childhood that's truly magical, and to share it with the world, is the greatest gift. I believe you can beat this and will be 10 times stronger. We are all here for you. All the BEST!

Stay strong! You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael, thank you so much for the experience of Puppet School. This is only a small way that I can give back to you for that. I wish you strength, peace of mind and resolve to beat this. You can do it and we're behind you!

I´m sending you all my love Michael, you are such a great guy and you will get through this!

I haven't met you but a good friend of mine was a student in your school, and Snuffie was my favorite character on Sesame Street as a child. I wish you much love and luck with your cancer battle, I know that you will conquer the beast and live on to spread the love of puppetry to all!

Keep your head up sir. Happy thoughts your way.

We will be cheering for you! You have been such a great mentor to Zac, if there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to contact us.

LOVE AND LIGHT!

Many Blessings.

When I was little, Snuffy was always my favorite part of Seaseme Street. As somebody who had imaginary friends for a long time I always related to Big Bird and Snuffy. It is an honor to give, even if it's just a little, to help the man who gave me so much during my childhood.

Michael, you have impacted both my life and Josh's in so many ways. You've brought out a side of him that he never knew about. And you brought out a side of me that I forgot about. You are deeply loved by the both of us and I want you to know that you'll always have a friend in us. We love you with all of our hearts. - Jenn and Josh

Much Love to you Brother!

You've always been an inspiration, Michael. Get well soon!