Dear Friends,
This is Christie, Mike’s wife, writing to share our latest news. First I want to express my deep gratitude for the support and love you’ve shown my husband throughout the years. Mike has actively shared his experience, wisdom and insights with you on his blog on an almost daily basis for many, many years. Today I have both heartbreaking and hopeful news.
While Mike would not ordinarily share personal matters like this, he feels the need to let you all know what is going on and why his blog posts, appearances and YouTube presence has been erratic of late.
Mike has been struggling with some health issues for a few months, starting around the beginning of March. Throughout this time he has been under the care of doctors and following all of their recommendations. Unfortunately it’s been a slow road to get to the correct diagnosis. Mike has now been officially diagnosed with advanced esophageal cancer. It is devastating news for our whole family, but we are navigating this new chapter with strength and unwavering determination.
He started his first treatment on Thursday of last week and is making headway in the right direction now. We’ve got a fantastic oncologist who Mike feels very comfortable with, and has confidence in. The medical team also found a specific mutation in Mike’s blood which is the driver of the cancer. There is an approved targeted therapy that has a very high percentage of effectiveness for this mutation. Mike should be able to start that therapy very soon and we are hopeful that he will make a full recovery as a result.
I want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible outpouring of support we have already received from our closest friends. Your thoughtful words, prayers, and acts of kindness have been a source of immense comfort and strength. We are grateful to have such remarkable individuals in our lives.
This news may evoke a range of emotions within all of you. I want to encourage you to hold onto hope. Our journey is far from over, and we believe that with the advances in modern medicine we can overcome this challenge.
Mike is a fighter, a man of incredible resilience and determination. Throughout his life, he has faced numerous obstacles and emerged stronger every time. His courageous spirit will guide him through this battle, just as it has in the past.
In the coming weeks and months, Mike may not be able to maintain the same level of engagement as before. Likewise he will not be able to respond to every message. We appreciate all of the offers of support and help, and we will reach out if we need anything.
Our goal is to fight this disease with all our might and emerge victorious. He will be back. He is not going anywhere.
Please keep Mike in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you again for being there for us. Your support means more than words can express. We are blessed to have you in our lives, and we are eternally grateful for your love and friendship.
With love,
Christie & Mike
Sooo upset about this… only just now found out… I’m on like the 26th episode of you and Leah’s tv series… soooo hope you are well, Mike !
Wishing Mike, you and your whole family our best. We look up to his bravery and send him our love.
I’ve followed yours and Leah’s story for a long time now so I’m really sad to hear this news. I do hope things are going well for you Mike. Stay strong xx
Ever since I’ve heard about you I’ve admired your courage to reveal the truth about Scientology, and I thank you for that. I’ve been pleased to know you have a lovely wife by your side, especially during this difficult time. I just heard about your new challenge from the Mike Rowe YouTube video #327. I wish you a speedy and complete recovery, and ask the universe to send you heartfelt healing energy.
Mike, so sorry to hear this. Sending you and your family all my love. ❤️
Mike, cancer sucks. I’m so sorry you have to endure this difficult disease. There will be very dark days, and it’s okay to feel sorry for yourself or to be angry or to want to give up, please allow yourself to feel those feelings but please remember these feelings can pass and you have the power to overcome, it may take a day, a few days, a week, whatever but you can overcome. Know in your heart that there are many people who are thinking of you and your family. Know that you have played a part in unveiling the evils of scientology and for that you should be so very proud. Please take care of yourself and let people help whoever possible. I think it is the only blessing in having such a difficult diagnosis, having people demonstrate their love by doing for you and your family. Wishing you the best, P.
No matter what the illness, the correct food always helps and cures many, many ilnesses including cancer.
Dr. Lorraine Day had cancer. Stage 4. The picture of her tumor is ghastly. But, she cured it and wrote a book about it. She drank just several glasses of carrot juice a day for weeks. Some people will laugh and tell you it is not true. But because her cancer came to a halt, and never came back WITHOUT, radiation, chemotherapy, or surgery, I guess it is true. 🙂
https://www.drday.com/
This woman is a complete quack. She claims to have the cure for cancer and that the Holocaust is fake. From what I can tell, she was an aspiring cult leader, but not as successful as Dave.
Mike
Your strength in this world inspires me. Your bravery and examples of forgiveness, accountability, and resilience are unmatched to anyone I have ever met. I know you will take this journey head on and fight hard. How lucky are we to live in a society with so many advancements in medical technology to help us in these battles! A family member of mine had a bad prognosis and was non-operable, and had failed initial rounds of treatments. They did CAR T-cell therapy and she is now in remission!!!
There is so much hope, and with your wonderful family by your side, any obstacle can be overcome.
YOU GOT THIS!!!
Mike you know I love you, you are a champ.
I just learned about your illness today, Mike. Sending the best vibes your way for a full recovery. It’s amazing the advances of medicine and I know you are in good hands. Keep your spirit up, and you have an army of fine people pulling for you.
Praying for you and your family. Prayers that the treatment will be 100% effective.
Moffitt cancer center in Tampa is one of the best in the USA. Prayers for Mike and family.
Yes, working with them in coordination with my oncologist
Hi Mike. Sending well wishes for you and your family and hoping that the treatments you receive will eradicate the vile cancer that has entered your body. Such a blessing that you have your family there to support you and each other. Thinking of you and your family on the daily. I miss your presence, your compassion, sense of humor and your determination and dedication to helping others. Can’t wait till the ‘Silver Fox’ rides again! Be safe and well dear man.
My brother with stomach cancer told me his greatest tool was to not overthink it. Today is today . Don’t focus on negatives simply Don’t over think
God bless you Mike all the best from Belfast County Antrim
So happy to hear you are working with this group. Bless you a million-fold in this fight for your health.
Sending love and prayers Mike
I agree. Moffitt is a great place and they are top notch with the latest treatments. I worked there for 17 years. Very kind and caring people,
May God give you healing, peace, and comfort. Many prayers to you and your beautiful family
This hurts, so much. Mike, I love you, thank you for all you’ve done and continue to do, please keep the faith!
I just like to say I know our first meet was not good but I think you should know that a person like you comes once in a life time. What you do Mr Rinder gives me faith in humanity. You are a powerful voice to all people not just Scientologist. I am optimistic about your treatment and recovery. I going to try and donate monthly. I know how stressful it can be for your family. I just want to encourage Chrissy, I know your carrying alot on your shoulders keep the faith and stay strong. I had a sister who had cancer and I know what that does to the family. I know you have people around you who support you. I hope you rely on them to pull you through in hard times.
I’ve been so wrapped up in city affairs that I was unaware of your illness and the seriousness of the battle you are facing. I’m so sorry that you, Christie and the kids have to go through this. I will say that my friend Becky had to take on her own cancer fight. She had been given a 5% chance of pulling through but she kicked it in the ass and has been cancer free for more than ten years now. I sent a small donation and will try to do more to help out.
I never would have thought back in 2000 as you were trying to get me arrested that I’d be wiping away tears for the former head of the Office of Special Affairs but you were a key figure in getting me to understand Scientologists aren’t the problem; it’s the system Hubbard put into place that turns even the most highly ranked and devout followers into targets of the organization’s wrath. That understanding that “Mike Rinder” could be a nice guy shaped every interaction I have had with members for the past couple of decades. I am so glad that I have had a chance to get to know you, and I appreciate all you have done for me and for every single person who has or will research what Scientology is and how it operates.
Clearwater salutes you.
Wise Beard Man., His words are wise, his face is beard
Well said Markie! Clearwater is lucky to have both of you! 🌹🌷
Happy Anniversary Mike & your lovely wife. Love is the greatest healer, and you are surrounded by love. 💜🌹💝🌷♥️
Wonderful letter!
Mike, ever since your series exposing The Church of Scientology you’ve uplifted me with your willingness to put yourself out there. I will be praying for your recovery and look to hearing from you again soon.
Hey guys please pass it around that we can donate automatically every month. It feels good to be part of saving a good man’s life with the right treatment. See AArons Utube Channel the day it was announced and the day the money was raised TOO START THE RIGHT TREATMENT.
Mike, I’m just one of countless people who have been inspired and helped by your brave and relentless fight against the cult. I know your fight against cancer will be just as brave and relentless. Sending you healing thoughts and donating what I can; wishing you a return to full health as soon as possible.
Aaron said in one of his you tube videos that you can also buy merchandise from the SP store to help. I went on there and could not find the mug that Aaron spoke of. Can anyone give me a link to where I can find the mug and other things to buy? We’re rooting for you Mike and I’m sending money.
Hi Cindy, I don’t know if you meant to reply specifically to me, but I found the mug at https://mikerinder-shop.fourthwall.com/ It was right at the top of the page.
Hi Tolin, sorry I wasn’t specifically aiming my comm at you; but just asking in general. Thanks for the link.
You’re welcome!
You both are in my heart and prayers. My husband has been fighting an incurable form of cancer from Agent Orange in Viet Nam. When diagnosed over 11 or 12 years ago it was stage 4. It wakes up every few years and has to be treated. So thankful for how far treatment has come – so feeling very hopeful for you Mike.
Having belonged to a cult… I can’t tell you how thankful I have been for you Mike and all you have done for so many!!
With all my heart, I pray and hope for a full recovery. It will be tough going for awhile but Mike is used to fighting the most difficult battles. And in every case, he has fought those battles with great strength and won. This battle is no different. Praying Mike’s side effects are mind and few. Mike Rinder is already a hero. I know the entire country – world even – know this and are sending good thoughts and prayers.
I am cancer free since 2019. You can do this Mike you have all of us behind you. Whatever you need we will get it done. There are so many people praying for you there is no way God can not answer our prayers. I will tell you a phrase that has kept me going through my depression/anxiety ,also my best friend when he was fighting cancer he is cancer free since April 2023, Always Keep Fighting. Actor Jared Padalecki coined the phrase when he went through a bad depression some years back. So Mike Always Keep Fighting, we are behind you.
Mike, As a fan of The Aftermath, I was sad to hear of your struggle. I have a medical condition that could also result in Esophageal cancer. I feel for you and I hope you get the treatment you need. You are a wonderful person who deserves a long and healthy life after all you have been through. Hang tough- you have been through the wringer kid. You can do this. We need strong voices like yours in this world.
Christy – we have your back. In lives like yours and mine , it isn’t complicated. Love trumps everything. Make that Unconditional Love. You and Mike have helped people
Like me that had never heard of the fake religion before your important messages. Your messages and examples run deep for people
Like me that have lost a child to brainwashing. No matter the cause. WE Stick Together!!! Forever and for always. I love you guys
I send you goo wishes for your complete recovery. It is difficult when it takes time for the doctors to land on a diagnosis. I will pray for for you and you pray for you and your family too. Wishing you all the good things that God can offer.
If there words, I’d say them. Mike, please know you and your loved ones are in my prayers.
Mike, Christie & family,
Wishing you all the love and luck in the world. You survived and beat CoS, you can get through this too. The SPTV community has got your back and we’re with you all the way, whether with monetary donations, prayers, positive vibes, blah, blah, blah (😉)….
Many thanks go to A-A-Ron for the heads-up last night on your donation button on here. We hope you raise enough for the best meds money can buy.
You’ve got this, Mike. Go and kick the Big C’s arse!
With much love, from Samm & James across the Pond xx 🇬🇧
I am praying for your recovery Mike.
You got this Mike! Chin up and fight like hell!
Prayers have gone up. Not sure if Mike is getting help through USF but my uncle is a doc there and they are amazing. Best wishes to your whole family.
Hi Mike and Christy, I’m a never-in but I’ve been following you and the SPTV crew for over a year now. COS is a nightmare and the exposure is necessary.
I made a donation so you can get the best care available. This world needs you.
*** MOVE YOUR DONAYE BUTTON TO THE TOP!
Wishing you a triumphant journey through this treatment. #MIKE
“*** MOVE YOUR DONAYE BUTTON TO THE TOP!”
EXCELLENT IDEA! Real estate on websites matters! That button belongs in a prominent location!
Dearest Mike and Christie and families.
You were the driving force behind me leaving Scientology, once in 2012 and then forever in 2019.
You are like family to us all. Thank you for everything; it doesn’t sound like enough but thank you so very much.
PLEASE look into Turkey Tail Mushrooms!!! Use it with your treatments. Take care of yourself Mike. Much love from Tennessee
I’m sending forth great waves of love and compassion your way. You have shone us light where there has been darkness and there are legions behind you who are grateful for all that you have done. Though you have taken on a path that did not assure you of friendship, you have, nonetheless garnered great admiration and many followers who are showering you with thoughts and wishes of renewed health and comfort.
AND EVERY SO OFTEN ENTERTAIN A GOOFY THOUGHT JUST TO HAVE A LAUGH. Like DM missing a middle finger.
This is heartbreaking news but I pray that you beat this Mike! I have donated from the UK so you can hopefully raise enough to access the treatment you need as per ASL’s video on you tube. If everyone can do the same then we can raise enough for Mike to get the treatment! Let’s do it!
Please donate what you can at https://www.mikerindersblog.org/donate/
Mike, You have done so much for others, you are a inspiration and a truly good person, I am thinking of you and your family at this time, stay strong and much love from you biggest Kiwi fan, xxx to you Christie
Best wishes for your treatment and a speedy full recovery. I’m thankful for everything you’ve done to help expose Scn so far and thankful you’re in a place where you can get actual medical treatment.
Dear Mike and Christie,
Wishing you all the best so that you can continue to fight the good fight. Your strength and generosity of time and love uplifts so many people, not just ex-scientologists
I’ve set up a monthly payment plan, in case others want to do the same. Mine is sadly only small as I only get disability but every little helps. If everyone could do the same, just think how we can support you through this ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hear, hear!
I had a little cry yesterday when I read the news, my Dad is currently battling cancer so it’s so sad to hear you have it too.
My bobble head is on my work desk at home, you keep me company all day.
I wish you so so well and I think the amount of comments and videos, prayers people are doing, show what an amazing man you are.
Wish you were in the UK so you didn’t have to pay for your healthcare.
Love to you all from the UK.x
Mike! I have been following your journey and I’m so inspired by you.
You’ve impacted my life, and your persistent honesty and willingness to show up and fight for what’s right is amazing, considering a) what you’ve been through and b) that you deserve peace after your time in scientology. I’m so happy for you to have found many who love you dearly in your recent years – you’ve been so much on the right side of history. You’ve also set an amazing example for men and boys, because you are so damn courageous and you show your vulnerability and emotions, and that sets such a good example. THANK YOU
I’ll be sending my thoughts your way for healing! May you all be well held by those around you for this challenge.
PS I always thought Leah was a little too mean to you on the show 🙂
Don’t pray… PAY! Donate via link at end of comments!!!!
I know this is off topic, but whatever happened to commenters
Old Surfer Dude” and “Espiando?” Does anyone know or still hear from them?
Well, I put off reading this because I thought it would be something like exactly what it is and didn’t want to face it.
I have a lot of different thoughts and feelings and am going to try to just hold onto most of them because you don’t need a small novel in these comments.
I want Mike Rinder to know that he has helped thousands of ex Scientologists and their families through speaking out with this blog and his podcast and of course with his book and television show and the many interviews he has done. I think he has helped many thousands of other people to understand Scientology and cults as well.
I have long hoped that Mike Rinder could get the chance to be with his family and see his kids grow up now that he’s free from Scientology. I had hoped he could live to see the day David Miscavige goes to prison.
Now I want all this and what’s more I want Mike Rinder to get to live to do whatever he wants with his life.
Yeah, what Mockingbird said!
Much Love to Mike and his family and friends!
You have endured so much, and persevered through it all! Prayers that your endurance and perseverance carry you and Christie through this time, and that you recover from this. I’ve seen miracles happen from prayers. My Dad is one of those. ❤️ Love you and Christie.
Praying that Mike beats this beast
Mike has shown he has incredible courage. I know he is facing this with courage. He has shown what it means to be human. I can only offer my thoughts and prayers.
My doctor once told me I am hard to kill. I am sure Mike has that quality too.
Mike I just wanted to say I wish you all the best. I have followed your story for quite some time now and you sir are an inspiration. Get well soon.
Wishing you all the best Mike and Christie! We are all with you. #TeamMike
God bless you Mike. Prayers from Philadelphia. ❤
Strength and love your way! I never would have thought much about scientology and what happens to people without your courage sharing your experiences and others experiences. You won so many battles and will win this one!!!
Mike and family,
You have given so much to so many. We all stand with you now- in prayers and love and whatever else you need. You’re not done yet. We love you. ❤️
wishing you both the very best of outcomes, and all needed strength to get there – peace and love – dani, toronto canada
Dear Mike and Christie ,
I am a two time cancer survivor!! This battle will be tough. But you are tougher !! You got this . I volunteer with CanCare which matches patients with survivors that had the same or similar cancers . It helps to talk to someone who has been in your shoes ! That also have caregiver support as well!!
I am saying so many prayers and good healing vibes to you !!
You are a wonderful person !! God bless you and your battle , Warrior!!
#TEAMMIKE
Sincerely,
Trish
Mike I have messaged Marty on his blog about it. He still let’s me post on his blog. on old posts.
Mike, it may sound corny but we need you. Humanity needs you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am back, I have let Marty Rathbun know (on his blog) you have cancer, damn bro such a bummer. I have not alot of ettiquette.
wishing you both the very best of outcomes, and all needed strength to get there – peace and love – dani, toronto canada
Hey Mike,
I’ve been with you from before the beginning of your blog. Have been ever since. Minor differences are quite minor.
You are a very very good guy.
So remember that contrary to what some liars say…..one way or another, good guys always finish first.
Looking forward to your speedy recovery!!
Love,
Karl
What a fantastic outpouring of love, care and concern for Mike and family. (To which I add my name.)
Can’t help but think this is 4700000 X what $ci.ist in good standing would get.
Sending you all the good wishes Mike! I’ve never been in COS but I’ve been following your story for years. You are such an inspiration! Can’t wait to have you back with us. Please focus on your treatment and rest, we got your back!
Thank you, Mike, for everything you have done and everything that I know you will continue to do. You have helped so many and I would like to think that all the many will step up at this time and help you. You made it out of the Cult of Scientology — this is a mere stumbling block in comparison.
Healing energy to Mike. Love your voice in this world, and excited for your presence for years to come. <3 <3 <3
Although I don’t know you personally, I appreciate you, your tireless strength and bravery!
Sending you and your family so much love & support during this time. You are truly an inspiration. I have no doubt this too will be in your rear view mirror! Just look at what you’ve already overcome…you escaped Scientology…cancer has nothing on ya my friend! You got this!!! Sending peace, patience, love & light your way! ~Andy
Mike, sending you hugs, prayers, healing rays of sunshine 🌞, strength & hope ❤️🩹. #effcancer
“There is an approved targeted therapy that has a very high percentage of effectiveness for this mutation.”
For what it’s worth, here is some information about “gene-targeted therapy”, which is what I think you’re referring to:
Dr. Mehmet Oz interviews Dr. Burzynski & Eric Merola
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVejUrKnh6E
Chapter Two – 2021 Dr. Burzynski – Cancer Is a Disease of the Genes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFwKbMirchM
Doctors: Cancer patients cured a decade after gene therapy
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-02-02/doctors-cancer-patients-cured-a-decade-after-gene-therapy
Also, with regard to A-Aron’s update, today, about Mike, he mentioned that Mike’s chance at receiving his preferred care is in the hands of bean counters and profiteers – which he brings up because such topics bear on people’s lives- if we want to get health care costs under control, this view is in desparate need of correcting.
Please consider the following episode:
Episode 012: Why is Health Insurance so Expensive? An interview with Dr. Keith Smith of the Surgery Center of Oklahoma.
https://theparadocs.com/episode-012-why-is-health-insurance-so-expensive-an-interview-with-dr-keith-smith/
Best wishes to Mike. Thank you for contributions to SPTV, invaluable (especially the Project Snowflake information).
NOTICE GUEST SAYS IGNORE THIS AND DR. OZ IS A BAD GUY SO PLEASE DONATE EVERY PENNY YOU HAVE THAT U CAN BECAUSE WE NEED TO SAVE MIKE BY GIVING HIM THE BEST SHOT WATCH AARONS SHORT SHOW HE LAYS IT OUT AND CRIED AFTER. EVERY EXTRA PENNY IS GOING TO THE DONATE BUTTON. IM TALKINGG TO MY HUSBAND WHEN HE GETS HOME IF DOCS SEE MONEY COMING IN TO SAVE M8KE AND GET HIM THE BEST BEST TREATMENT AVAILABLE. THEY WILL DO IT. THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS DOING WHAT THEY DO CHEAPEST TREATMMENT AVAILABLE. MIKE MIGHT NOT HAVE TIME TO MESS AROUND WITH CHEAP TREATMENTS TWO, FIVE TEN BUCKS ADD UP LETS DO IT WE LOVE YOU MIKE AND CHRISTIE
Please send me link so I can donate. Thanks!
You can just click on the blue donate-button above (left of the photo, under the book promotion).
It says: “Click Here to Donate”.
THANK YOU!!!!!!
I am sending all my extra karma points your way to help tip the scales to becoming healthy🙏💫💫💫
Dear Mr. Rinder,
I hope this message finds you well, even amidst the challenges you are currently facing. I recently learned about your battle with esophageal cancer and wanted to reach out to offer my support and prayers during this difficult time.
I want to assure you that my intentions in writing to you are purely to express care and concern. I understand that discussing matters of faith can be sensitive, and I want to respect your personal beliefs. However, as a Christian, I feel compelled to share a message of hope and encouragement.
In times of hardship, I have found solace and strength in my faith in Jesus Christ. His teachings have guided me through tough moments, offering comfort, peace, and a renewed sense of purpose. I find great comfort in knowing that Jesus is always there, ready to listen to our prayers and provide us with the strength to face our challenges.
Mr. Rinder, I want you to know that you are not alone in this battle. There are countless individuals, including myself, who are holding you in their thoughts and prayers. We pray for your physical healing, emotional well-being, and the well-being of your family during this challenging time.
If you ever find yourself seeking spiritual support or wish to explore matters of faith, please know that there are communities of believers who are ready to embrace and support you. Your journey is unique, and I respect whatever path you choose to follow.
May God’s love surround you, granting you strength, comfort, and courage every step of the way. You are an inspiration, and your resilience in the face of adversity is truly remarkable.
Wishing you renewed hope, healing, and peace as you navigate this difficult chapter of your life. Please remember that there are many who are keeping you in their prayers, offering support from near and far.
With warm regards and sincere prayers,
Sara Kiger
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” – Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV)
Thanks so much, Sara, for reaching out to Mike in this way. I, and I’m sure many others, are feeling the same and sending healing and comforting prayers to Mike and his family.
Praying for you and your family. Sounds like you are in good hands with the medical team you have. Also glad you have Christie. You might have a rough road ahead for a little while. But with God, Christie, your medical team and all of us on your side, you got this! 🙏🙏
I admire you so much and as a stage 3 breast cancer survivor I so empathize with how scary and hard this must be. My heartfelt positive wishes go out to you and your loved ones. There is hope and so many wish you every kindness including me.
Mike and family, my prayers and love go out to you. I’ve made a donation through the blog “donate” button to support you during this time. I am a “never in” and have followed the “SPTV” crew on YouTube for several years. Your work to help those leaving Scientology and to make known the abusive practices of the organization is an extreme inspiration to me. I’m grateful for and proud of what you do to make this world a better place.
What I’ve learnt in the last few months about Mike & CS has opened my eyes so much. Here is a small gift to help Mike in his quest for better treatments for his cancer. (Much thanks to A-aron for directing me here.) Hope the contributions mount up exponentially. With love & best wishes from all your fans in NZ, Neil
Dear Mr. Rinder,
Fight! This is treatable and curable (I work with a survivor). With the right medical team, your survival skills/tenacity and the love of your family you will beat this. I send my respect, admiration and love your way.
Tina Nash
Navarre, Florida
Mike, You’ve earned our respect. You’ve got all our love. I have learned through my own trials to pray BIG at the start. Starting now, I will hold you in my daily prayers for full remission of the cancer that has temporarily invaded. Starting today I will pray for your complete health and healing, Mike.
This thing is small. It cannot rob you of your voice. Psalm 91. Starting today, I will pray for Christie, that God grant her strength and perseverance. Starting today, I pray for all three of your children, that they all have peace and that your two eldest have reconciliation with you and to their true selves. With love, Linda O.
Mike,
Your bravery and dedication to speaking out against this cult and their coercive control ways opened my eyes to my own relationship and what I was going through. It’s been 2 years since I fled that situation, and I have grown stronger alongside this movement you and Leah started with The Aftermath series. I have sent a donation to help with medical expenses. I pray that you receive the funds you need to start the treatment you need immediately. I hate that our healthcare system does this to people in real need, especially people who deserve so much better such as yourself.
My biggest hugs to you and your family,
Heather from Tucson, AZ
Sincerely wishing the best for Mike, Christine and the family. Mike has made a very positive difference in this world, and I deeply respect his courage and willingness to fight for what is right, at significant personal cost.
This website has been and continues to be a source for inspirational change.
I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Sending you and and your family strength and support. Cancer is a sonofabitch but you got this! Your fighting spirit will pull you through this 💪🏻
ADVICE: You should move your donate button to the top of the screen. It was very hard to find because of the outpouring of care. Ironically.
Blessings to you and yours and a massive ditto to everything above.
Wishing you the very best. I hope you know you’re an inspiration and that thus gives you strength to face whatever May come.
oh dear… I had wondered from the persistent cough. You are in my prayers
lol mistyped my name
Paula
I made a donation in hopes that you will be able to receive the best treatment possible for your full recovery.
I was never in that particular “religion” but dragged by a narc mom to every christian cult she wanted to try out. Today being her heavenly birthday seemed fitting to make a donation to you for helping others to get a better life.
All highest thoughts and blessings!
Wishing you the best Mike! I will keep you in my prayers. Sending along a donation to help with medical costs. You guys and all the SPTV folks are the best! I am not a Scientologist but started following Aaron’s channel and watched the Aftermath series. You and Christie stay strong, you got this!
Thank you for sharing this with us, Christie, and please keep us informed. Mike and you, and your family are heavy on our hearts and mind. We are a hopeful community. I’ve proposed a YouTube telethon so that we can do what we can. Please let us help. Also, is there a safe address where we can mail cards? Having those around can also be a reminder that he has touched so many and the many love him and want to encourage him.
Mike, firstly, my thoughts and prayers are of you and your wonderful family. I am a “never in” who has been following your courageous work for many years. The passion and conviction you show in executing your mission is truly inspiring. Through watching your videos, the Aftermath, reading your book & listening to podcasts I know you have touched thousands perhaps millions of lives. The message of your work seeks to better the human experience though understanding, compassion & awareness, This work needs to continue! The impact is immeasurable!
Continue to focus on those things that add substance & value to your life & I am confident you will overcome this challenge & carry on to touch many more lives.
Bottom line… the world needs men like you!
I look forward to many more years of being inspired.
My prayers go to you and your family. May the Lord give the doctors guidance and wisdom in treating Mike and give you all strength to help you through this difficult time.
My Dad was seen at UCSF and had an amazing surgeon remove part of his esophagus, as well as radiation. He’s (knock wood) 2 years out, 80 years old, doing well now. The UCSF surgeon is a leader in this type of procedure. I hope Mike is looking outside of his home area.
You and your family are in my thoughts.
Many thoughts and prayers coming to Mike, Christie, and their sons.
Mike you are an awesome person and you couldn’t have a better person than Christie to stand beside you through this.
Thank you for sharing. You mean so much to so many.
Mike, you have conquered every obstacle ever placed in your path, & I have NO DOUBT that this will be ANOTHER enemy you destroy!! Keep being your AMAZING, AWESOME self, sir. 😉 You have Christy & your gorgeous kids with you, & the love & support of SOOOOOOOOOO many people around this little blue ball of Ours. I KNOW you got this.
And again- #AngryElfCouldNEVER
But- #MikeRinderDAMNSURECAN
Love & support from NC.
Sending great thoughts to you & your family Mike. Along with some funds. I hope you can start the needed treatment immediately.
Mike,
Sorry u are going through this. My mom was diagnosed with this last year. The best esophageal surgeons in the country… I guess are at the University of Michigan. Check them out. I’m definitely gonna add u to my list for healing prayers. It got my mom through surgery, chemo and radiation.
Fight. You can get through this and come out the other side.
Best wishes and have the wifey keep us posted on ur progress.
♥️
So much love for you, Mike and family. So much.
Yes.
Mike,
Sending you and your family massive amounts of love and prayers your way. I know that this world continues to need the rabble rouser in you and you have so much more trouble to make! Thank you for all you have done already. Your indomitable spirit and strength will get you through and the lives you have helped and touched, will carry you across that finish line. God bless!
Mike,
You don’t know me, I’m just a never-been-a-scientologist fan of yours since I watched you and Leah on Scientology and the Aftermath and some stuff on YouTube more recently. I admire your resilience and am inspired by what you and the others have done to fight for people and help those hurt by scientology. I am so sorry you’re dealing with this new fight. I had such a weird feeling of concern after I heard your cough. I weirdly couldn’t get you off my mind for a few days but hoped my feeling was wrong.
I just saw Aaron’s post, I’m going to go do some things he mentioned in hopes some funds might go to helping with your treatment. I don’t really pray, it’s not really my thing, but you’ll be on my mind and heh, I may go and wreck my YouTube algorithm and “like” a whole bunch of your videos in case that’ll make them earn more (even if it makes my feed a little too cult-y for a while). Keep up the good fight, if anyone can beat something like this it’d be you.
But know, no matter what happens, this thing you, Leah, Aaron, the Headley’s and others have started is like a fire, it’s going to keep burning until Scientology’s hold on people is ashes. It’ll keep going even if you have to switch to a different fight for a while.
You’re something special Mike,
Sarah
Keeping you in hearts and prayers
Do everything the good doctors say.
Rest and recuperate.
Best,
Chuck
Mike and Family – You’re in my thoughts. Sending prayers and positivity your way. You’ve done so much for so many. Hoping for all the best outcomes.
V/r,
B.B.
Dear Mike & Family,
I’ve become very familiar with your story from watching the show with Leah, as well as Going Clear, and other podcast appearances, and it breaks my heart to hear that the universe has chosen to hit you with yet another ordeal. I’m so sorry to hear of your diagnosis, and know that this must be a very difficult time for you all. But I also know that you all are fighters, and if anyone can beat this disease, it’s you Mike. I send love and best wishes to you and your family from me and mine! Take care and be well!
My thoughts will be with you and your family and friends, and I am sure like you always do you will win this fight and emerge stronger and more resolute than you were before…
Hi Mike and Christie,
Prayers up for Mike. Christie, I know you’re also overwhelmed. I wish you peace. Mike, there’s hope. Since I’ve been diagnos3d with stage 4 colon cancer, so much has changed in treatment. I’m 12.5 years out now and NED (no evidence of disease). I’m like a rock star when I show up as people come out of doorways to stare at me at MD Anderson. So here’s the deal. I did conventional treatment and it was metastatic to liver and both lungs. I couldn’t at the time find any survivors that were NED. However, I also did my own thing. A good place to start is Joe Tippens blog and also book called How to Starve Cancer. Go to http://www.mycancerstory.rocks. I didn’t tell my doctors and didn’t do it when I felt it would interfere with other treatments. I currently take it everyday 222 mgs of panacur C for dogs along with the other things mentioned. The regimen has cured a lot of people. Please also read the comments and join both of the Facebook groups. Also, don’t give up soon. Lastly, you can appeal insurance decisions and if it doesn’t work, I went to the Superintendent of Insurance and made a complaint and got a response within a week. Include relevant studies in your appeal showing it’s effectiveness. Good luck!
My prayers are with you guys. I also sent a donation 🙂
Prayers for you and your family Mike. You have an army of people supporting you and will happily help in anyway possible. You have touched so many lives and will continue to do so. Please take all the time you need to focus on you and your loved ones.
Love,
The SP Army
Your activism and kindheartedness is a light in this world. Hugs and best wishes to Mike and family.
Mike and family,
Stay strong. You got this. You’ve displayed such strength and resilience, determination. You are such an amazing example of a wonderful, caring human being. You are so inspirational to all of us. Thank you so very much for all you’ve done and continue to do. Bless you and your family.
Mike, we first knew each other in Adelaide in the mid-Sixties, and our parents worked, played and trained together for a decade after. We went off on our separate roads. You to America and me to the UK and diverse locations with my explorations. (Falklands and Madagascar were great!). There was always a mutual respect. Your parents were also campaigners for religious freedom. Ian was often a visitor to our house and next door at Minister May Meyers weekly lecture meetings.
I have been dealing with cancer for a couple of years. I am currently in remission. 🙂
All I can say is that one needs to be radical with eliminating toxins and free-radicals due to the toxic nature of the USA environment. Consider relocating to a healthier country. Whatever life eventuates, just know that “We are spirits in a material world…” MEST are mere game illusions.
Hey Mike,
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I have to say, it’s quite a coincidence that I saw your loving wife’s post today – I’m going to see my ENT tomorrow because I have a lump in my throat, and a persistent cough – and I fear I might be on the same path as you. I wish you the speediest of recoveries during this journey, and when you come out the other end I can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds for you.
Take care, and keep us posted.
–Rocky Oliver
Hugs and prayers to you all.
What Cancer Cannot Do
Cancer is so limited…It cannot cripple love. It cannot shatter hope.
It cannot corrode faith. It cannot eat away peace. It cannot destroy confidence.
It cannot kill friendship. It cannot shut out memories. It cannot silence courage.
It cannot reduce eternal life. It cannot quench the Spirit.
This is just another bend in the road of life. You will get through this just as you did with your escape from the cult. Healing thoughts of strength and love to you and your family. Soldier on Mike, you can do this.
Holding you all up in Love, Light and Prayers for you all. I understand the emotional & medical toll this takes on all. (Especially the family) If there is anything we can do, we are all here in support!! Stay Strong when you can, don’t feel shy about crying when you need to, and always being open and honest with those around you. Love from Idaho!
Yay! for modern cancer treatments! Kick cancer’s ass, Mike, we need you to go on doing your own things. Plus, you should to go on kicking the ass of the criminal organisation known as the “church” of $cientology as much as you like.
Mike – sending so much love, light, and positive energy your way! I am keeping you and all who love you in my prayers. I am so grateful for all you’ve done to shed light on harmful cult practices. You’ve done so much good in this area and I look forward to all the work you’ll continue to do once you have returned to full health. Praying for a speedy recovery, friend.
I’m so very sorry to hear this.
I am so glad to know you have such fantastic people around you who will do anything and everything for you.
I hope you both stay strong – and also that you reach out to those people in the moments you need them.
All my love and best wishes – to your whole family. Take care of each other.
/Nina from Sweden
Sad news. Thankfully it’s not the automatic death sentence that it used to be. I have several friends who’ve been diagnosed with different types of cancer in the last few years and they’re all still doing well. I also have a sister, brother and brother-in-law who’ve had cancer and still going 20 or so years later. Real medicine. Hang in there, mate. And thank you for letting us know, Christie.
On a lighter note, there’s almost certainly more peeps who’ve jumped on here to express their concerns and well-wishes than were forced to contribute to Demented Maggot’s Xmas present last year. THAT’S a real statistic that you and your family can be proud of. Look after yourself and let the Kult go for a bit. You are far far more important right now.
Mike has been a source of unparalleled information, interesting and informative commentary, and uplifting attitude. I join myriad others in directing hopeful energy toward Mike and his family. He, and all of you, have more good wishes and support than any Fair Game campaign can possibly compete with.
I’m sure Mike is receiving the best possible care, but should you need additional medical resources or consultation, please consider the MD Anderson Cancer Center (HQ in Houston, TX), which has a branch center in Jacksonville, FL; they are the very finest cancer therapy available anywhere in the world.
Please know there are untold numbers of people spiritually, mentally, and emotionally with you . . . and, yes, praying on your behalf.
Mike and Family,
I can only send my love and support from Belfast, N Ireland. Mike has always had that quiet strength in the time I have observed him in the Aftermath show and Youtube.
I am an ambulance volunteer and know how scary and daunting this time can be, and I also know how Mike has the strength to fight better than most. There are so many sending love and support to you – and it warms me to see as well.
I might be an ocean away but I am a shout away if I can help with a skype even or something stupid like that to aid with a smile – having six nieces and nephews you learn how to act like a child, especially as a single 40… I mean 30 something!
You have my email with this comment and can always look me up for support on my Social Media – lots of love from the infamous Irish Damian!
Sending your family lots of love and support. Mike, you have done more than you’ll ever know the make thus world a better, healthier and happier place for all to live. Words can never express the gratitude you deserve. Looking forward to seeing you feeling better soon!
Dear Mike, Christie and the rest of the family,
I sent you all my love and well wishes. You’ll be in my thoughts
We LOVE you guys!
Cancer Sucks! My heart, good thoughts, prayers and well wishes are with you and your family.
Mike, I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery. You’re a strong, courageous man and I know that you will face this challenge with determination and grace.
Dear Rinder Family,
While I am so saddened to hear this news, I am comforted by how many people all over the globe hold Mike so near and dear to their hearts. I am one of them. Everyday I will will continue to send love, light and healing prayers your way Mike. You are an amazing strong caring human being and you can beat this! I hope you can feel all the outpouring of love from all the lives you have touched in one way or another. Warm caring wishes. Susan Miller, VT
Mike & Family,
Sending well wishes and prayers for a recovery. Life has thrown a many challenges and I’ve seen the strength Mike has through his blog and YouTube videos. Get well soon. Remember, you got this Mike!!
Thinking of you, Mike, and all your family and loved ones. You’ve managed to get through a lot in your life, you’ll get through this too.
Mike, like many, I consider you a friend even though we’ve never met and probably never will. I’m so sorry you and Christie are facing this. I’m thankful to be part of the worldwide group of people standing with you and united in our hope for your complete healing.
And I want to thank you again for sharing so much of your life with us, you’ve made and will continue to make a huge difference in the world.
I am sure that right now Mike you are thinking “now what, enough already, how much more do I need to go through”. For me I believe this has all led to now and build up your strength and resolve to beat this. I was very concerned about your cough and so glad you got care. Once again it shows that time, how we live every day is all that matters. SPTV’ers are such a strong community and glad to even play a small part. We have you and your and families back in this fight until you are ready to return to the nonsense. You’ve got this Mike!
Sending healing prayers, Mike!
You’re a fighter!
Dear Mike, Christie and family,
Heartsore for all of you. It’s a tough journey but I would bet on you as the man who can do it.
Modern treatment are wonderful, stick with science for the best outcome, there are too many charlatans out there separating vulnerable people from their money (á la Scientology).
Prayer isn’t within my bailiwick but sending you all the love in my Irish heart. 🍀💚🍀💚🍀
Anyone who has fought Xenu and the Little Keebler Elf can whip cancer. You are resolute and strong. We all have your back in this fight. You and Christie feel like family at this point and we all send you our best wishes/thoughts/energy.
Truth, lol. Go warrior! You can crush the COS you can crush this personal challenge!
I have learned so much from you! Keep speaking up!
❤️
Mike,
You have been a beacon of light, hope, life and love for many. I know that you are a strong man and you will continue to fight against this hurdle. My family and I are sending you and your family our love, strength, and healing prayers . You have overcome so many obstacles in your life and I know you will overcome this journey and come back even stronger. You are a strong, beautiful and loving person Mike! You have helped and cared about so many others, now we want you to know that we’re here to help and care for you and your family. We love you Mike! ❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️
Dear Mike, Christie and boys, I am sending you positive thoughts and wishes for a full recovery from this nightmare that you are all going through. It is so unfair that bad things happen to good people. I never was in Scientology, but listening to you and other SPTV channels have fired up a spirit in me that wants to support each and every one of you, in your fight against the injustices that you each have experienced. Thank you for bringing these injustices to light. Thank you for explaining it all so clearly. Thank you for using your experience and expertise to help others escape and seek justice.
I cannot begin to imagine how hard it has been for you to come to the concusion that everything that you once believed in was false. The courage, determination and self reflection that you had, has made you into the most amazing advocate for those left behind. It is a pleasure to watch the SPTV movement grow.
Now it is time to concentrate all your efforts on you and your family. Dig deep Mike. You are such a resilient person. Wishing you , Christie and the boys strength in fighting this horrible illness. You are loved and admired by so many people around the world.
Mike, you and your family are and will be in my thoughts and prayers. I was concerned that your cough was something like this. You are a fighter and it is well known that attitude is key in this type of fight. So much has happened in cancer treatment that you have every right to be optimistic! Much love to your entire family.
Mike, you and your family are and will be in my thoughts and prayers. I was concerned that your cough was something like this. You are a fighter and it is well known that attitude is key in this type of fight. Much love to your entire family.
Sending much love and many prayers to a true warrior in every sense of the word.
Ever since I met you two and your sweet boys at the Christmas cookie decorating party years ago in Florida, I’ve followed your amazing journey.
Christie’s words are so inspiring and heartfelt!
This is a new chapter and you are not alone.
As your sista, Mike, I’m beginning my own adventure with cancer, about to be fully diagnosed this week once I have my PetScan.
Turn it golden!
Best of luck!
Fond aloha,
Candy Swanson
Healing and positive thoughts and prayers for Mike, Christie and your sons. ☮️✨️🙏
Dear Mike,
You have fought for so many over the years and for yourself, that now is the time for those thoughts and prayers for others to be expanded in your direction. Prayers for strength, comfort, healing and for peace to rest and heal. Our prayers are still extended for those within Scientology and those who’ve escaped and are healing from the grasp and wrath of Scientology. The mission that you have set forth will not be paused and is nothing for you to worry over during this time. I’m sure the fight will still be fought while you are resting and taking on treatments. You have to focus on your healing for you and your family. You’ve got this and they’ve got you!! Much love and respect…and many many prayers for you, your doctors, your family, friends and your team of Scientology fighters!
Sincerely,
Dana Harlan Martin
Cancer just picked on the wrong dude. Just ask David Miscavidge. Go get ‘em Mike!
Prayers up for you and the whole family and all their friends…for this effects more than just Mike. 🙏🏻🙌
Mike,
In 1999, I found out that I had Stage 3 Testicular cancer. It had already spread into the abdomen, and if it continued, it would be in the lungs soon enough.
A cancer board at Glendale Memorial Hospital had already met to review my case. I had been scheduled for radiation treatment (I still carry the permanent tatoo marks), but the board decided that I would be better served with chemotherapy.
As soon as I heard the word “cancer,” I started reading everything I could find about my particular cancer. I soon discovered, for myself at least, that “to fight” the cancer would be an incorrect approach. Rather, I embraced the disease with everything I had.
I admired Dr. Kalust Ucar, my medical oncologist. I prepared “Daily Reports” for him during treatment, and soon found out how welcome his written replies would be. I received one just about every day, something that helped pull me along.
It’s been 24 years since diagnosis, and I’ve been cancer-free ever since. After the treatment, I asked my doctor how long I would have had had I not come to him when I did. Dr. Ucar repied, “You had about two months before the condition would have become irreversible.”
God works in mysterious ways. Here’s to your happiness, Mike.
Awk that’s just absolutely heartbreaking. Praying for you Mikey and wish you a speedy recovery. You’ve got this and we are all behind you. Love to you and your family
My prayers are with you and your family. You are a good man and turned your life around and have helped so many and are helping so many still every day. We will think positive thoughts for you and send them your way. Thank you for all you have done so far and continue to do every day …. even if you dont do a thing today other than take care of yourself – that is a huge help to many. Hugs
Dear Mike and Christie –
Buggar! Mike’s chronic cough sounded familiar and this makes me sad but I am half way through a letter to Mike that I was writing as I listened to his book and making a massive change. When I figure out where to send it, I’ll finish it.
So, I flip the sadness on its head and use it for fuel to not only put out good vibes and thoughts to surround your whole family (ok – each person gets their own extra for what they are dealing with with this) but also to carry on that it is never too late, no matter what! The Aussies are hyper protective fighters with a sense of humor — never surprise one because they will come out fighting, then, if they feel they need, to will apologize with a pint :).
Cancer deserves an eviction notice and it has no idea of the “host” that it has tried to utilize. Fascinated that the blood bit has been determined and that you can make sure your kids haven’t interested this. Even through something so hard, you are able to help others.
I believe you were referred to as the “bulldog of S*ogy” … That is NOTHING to what you are now, Mike! Your heart and soul are full of love, compassion and empathy. Your actions outside have been helping many of us “clear” out our personal baggage and see a better future, no matter what our age, for ourselves and the planet.
Chemo sucks. Chemo head is perplexing. The feeling like a burden on those bad days weigh really heavily. But – Mike and the whole Rinder Crew – remember that you have many circles of friends that are with you because you have helped so many as you worked to heal yourself. I am way out here on Pluto of your solar system, but whatever. Remember – you #1 job is to put that fight into healing without a second thought of regret. You know how to fight, but this time, you are using energy forged from positivity, healing and truly what is RIGHT.
Kick this shit, Aussie! You have boys to help grow up. We will have Australian meat pies (ok there is a veg version for those who aren’t meaties) in celebration of first your evicting the cancer … and then … every year you are “clear” … new meaning to the word.
Much love to you all and will be talking with St. Peregrine because it makes me feel useful
Miss Lizzie Shep
You have been in our thoughts since 2007, when you left Scientology. Your smile and unwavering kindness has always shown through the most challenging time. I’m sure it hasn’t been easy, and stress has taken its toll. We love you, and our thoughts and prayers are always with you.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Be well Mike. You been fighting so many other things in your life – I’m hopeful you will fight this of as well. All the best.
Know that your entire family is loved. The challenges you face will seem overwhelming at times but you are not alone. We stand with you and will do what ever we can to support you. Words can not express what our hearts feel. Please reach out to us if there is anything we can do.
Sending you and your family, love, prayer and healing.
If anyone can beat this Mike can. He has proven over and over that he is a fighter.
I hope all the prayer and good wishes can help sustain your and your family through the difficult journey ahead,
Sending up prayers that God would bless you and your family and doctors with strength, hope, and healing.
Amen!
Sending you and your family love, and wishing Mike a speedy recovery from the UK
So glad they’ve diagnosed it and Mike’s started his treatment, here’s to a full recovery as soon as possible. In the meantime you take care of yourselves and each other, any battle in this life is made so much easier by having loved ones beside you ready to ride into it together. Fingers crossed for the easiest and quickest recovery possible x
All my best wishes to Mike and all his loved ones. My mom died of esophageal cancer many years ago, and it’s wonderful to know that so much progress has been made since then. I am a cancer researcher myself (my field is hereditary kidney cancer) and I believe in genetics and the promise of targeted therapies. I will be pulling for his progress to overcome this!!
Cathy
Dear Mike and Christie,
All my love and prayers for your successful recovery Mike.
You are together an amazing Team – you have helped untold people through these years and now it is time to fully take care of yourself. I’ve personally been down this particular road before and I know you will emerge victorious!
Thank you Mike for all your kindness and strength – see you out the other end of this.
Sending love and healing your way. Thank you so much for sharing. Mike, take your time and just focus on yourself and your family. We will be here when you get back to posting!
Sending so much love to you both. Mike is absolutely a fighter and I’m so glad he has a strong chance of recovery. We absolutely understand, just keep each other close during these trying times. Mike – you and Leah taught me so much about Scientology and I bawled my eyes out during every Aftermath episode. You are such an incredible guy and it is amazing how you dedicated your life to exposing the toxicity and danger and abuse that goes on within CoS. Thank you for educating me and for never being afraid to do what was right, you persisted through the harassment and stalking and defamatory statements, all the crap that they threw your way you took like a champ. Love you so much! You are a strong, badass guy and you will get through this! So glad you have a fantastic oncologist and a treatment that should likely result in success. Christie, you are an amazing woman and I love that you have always stood by Mike’s side. Don’t forget to take care of yourself as much as we know you’re taking care of Mike! Your husband is in my prayers ❤️ you both got this! I know it!
We are praying and believing for complete healing!
Sending healing prayers, along with prayers of strength.
Sending my thoughts from across the pond to you and your family and friends. Wish you a speedy recovery Mike. 💙
I second what Annika said, as I think she captured many of our feelings and well wishes for your entire family during another of life’s challenges.
Sending love, light and all of the healing energy, along with heartfelt hugs to you all. It will be helpful to have such a strong and large support circle lean upon, draw strength from and remind you to laugh, as humor heals.
Thank you for all you do and be good to each other and yourselves 💖
Thank you for this hopeful message Christie, I needed that… much love Mighal
Mike and Family- far from Germany I wish you only the best on your treatment journey and recovery. You are in my prayers and thoughts. xx
Mike and Chrstie,
Was shocked to hear Mike’s diagnosis. This is a fight you can win. Mike is such an incredible person, an inspiration to all of us. My thoughts and prayers and with you, Mike and the boys.
Mike I’m so sorry this has happened but I know you will tough it out and come out stronger… because that’s what you do and who you are. Sending you much love from the other side of the world.
Sending lots of healing vibes to you Mike. You are a fighter and a survivor. You will fight it with everything you’ve got.
You are a warrior.
We will always have your back!
I am sending strength, prayers, and positive vibes Mike’s way. He has made such an incredible impact on so many people’s lives and I know that he will continue to do so. Mike, we love and support you and your family unconditional. I look forward to the day that you share that your cancer is in full remission and that you have made a full recovery. #TeamMike
Mike’s courage in speaking out for all of these years disclosing the truth about Scientology has been inspirational. I will keep him in prayer as he undergoes treatment and hope that the treatment will succeed.
I dealt with this same kind of cancer twice. Im currently in remission so it is beatable. I feel for Mike because the treatment is long and tiring. For Mike I give you these words of advice my friend. You will feel like quitting. Dont. You have a great range of friends and family. Focus on them and dont shut anyone out. Talk with them, blog about it if you want. You cant beat it. You got this.
Mike, Christie and family, Many Blessings for a full recovery.
Know all of you shall be in my thoughts and sending constant positive love and energy.
Knowing they found the specific mutant cell in Mike’s blood fantastic news. I almost lost a loved one until this same kind of test result provided the necessary treatment for a full recovery. Please Take all the time needed to heal, Mike you are beloved, respected and have the support of so many people, All who comment prove how deeply we hold you in our hearts ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Mike,
I have been a huge supporter of yours for years. I have listened to your audio book 3 times and if there is one thing I learned about you it’s that you are a fighter! You have been through too much for a diagnosis like this to take you out. I look forward to your full recovery. We are all sending you our love and strength.
Best wishes Mike to you and your family.
You have overcome so much in your life and you can beat this! You are a survivor!
Mike & Christie,
You are both in my thoughts! I know you can win this battle and I’m just sending so much love to you and your family. You are amazing people and together you can get through this. Much love and strength to you!
I am so sorry to hear the sad news of Mike’s health. My prayers and thoughts are with you both. Stay strong, every challenge makes us stronger. Bless you all.
I didn’t like that cough, I’ve noticed it getting worse and will say real prayers for you Mike and Christie. I don’t know if there’s a God I was raised Presbyterian and my mom was very active in the church which made me rebel however I’m 58 now 59 and I always say it like this I’m gonna throw a prayer up there and see if it sticks. So if anybody questions whether there is a God and feel hypocritical praying you can do what I do throw a prayer up there and see if it sticks and if nothing else you’re sending out positive energy end of the world and I think that’s good. What I do know is that I have grown to really like you and love you Mike render you have changed from somebody that people described as scary to the kindest man and anybody that is in your family that doesn’t know you now you’re missing out on so much because you make me feel better and you don’t even know it and I’m not a Scientologist never was I was in a cold though look up Meehan support group survivors it’s terrible and they use a lot of the same tricks they cut you off if you leave your parents day you leave as a kid and all your friends use leave when you join the group so our friends are in the group now if you leave you have no friends that’s just one of the things they do to teenagers to make us come back to their terrible group anyway that’s me God bless do you have a lot of people praying for you
Hugs, healing vibes, much love to you all. Tough times but you are incredible fighters.
I will absolutely be praying for Mike and you, his family <3 We shall all try to behave ourselves and keep our enthusiasm for fighting Scientology from adding to his stress and workload.
So sorry to read this. I am sure you will get well soon. All prayers and hopes are going out to you amazing guys.
Wishing the best for Mike and your family. He’s done so much for others, I hope he gets well soon to continue the fight and see Scientology go down. Sending positive thoughts!
Sending you all so much love ❤️ and well wishes.
You got this, Mike! And I hope you can see how loved you are and how much good you have done and will continue to do when you’re better.
Gutted to hear. Stay strong, Mike. Thank you for all that you do, and best wishes for your recovery.
So sorry that you and your family are going through this, and happy to hear about the targeted gene therapy.
Sending you both so much love.
I’m sending you all my positive thoughts and all my energy for this battle. You’ve beaten the mental cancer that is the Scientology cult, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t emerge victorious from your fight against cancer.
Much love,
Patrick
Sending you love and prayers Mike and family.
Mike you are an amazing person who has done so much good. I have laughed, cried and empathised so much with you on your journey to fight the cult and I feel like you are a strong, determined fighter who will beat this.
Take care x
Best wishes Christie and Mike.
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If god ever listened to me, i would say a prayer 😘😉
The little I know about Mike, from his work telling the truth about Scientology, makes me sick and sad at this news. I can tell a man of integrity, wit, and strength when I see one and Mike is all of that.
I will pray for Mike and his family.
Sending healing prayers and love to Mike and the whole family. Mike has done so much to help others, he has so many people here that are rooting for him. Please send love to him.
Mike, you do not know me, but I feel I know you, as you have given so much of yourself here and on YouTube. I guess that’s a weird thing about being a public figure. But I am sending you tons of love and healing energy. You can do this!
“No one gets out of this life alive.” Dennis said in reply.
https://freelancetraveller.com/features/stories/fihp/fihp13.html
If I wasn’t an Atheist, I’d pray for Mike.
Actually, you just did.
When my husband was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer he was offered all types of advise about holistic healing. We knew people meant well and that some of those things may have helped. However, he got tired of all the crazy ideas (his favorite was-drink beet juice) and he eventually responded “when you get diagnosed with cancer, you can do whatever you want, but I’m going to do what the doctors tell me to do”.
I had no idea there were so many different types of chemo. When I told my husband about how many there were he said “I hope I get the one that tastes like alcohol”. My husband lived more than 5 years after diagnoses and his attitude was always positive, we made the most out of those years. He read your blog every morning (starting in 2017) and it opened up many conversations between the two of us. So thank you for being a part of our family.
From our family to yours, we wish you strength, healing, and a complete recovery.
Prayers for Mike/family for healing abd courage and doctors for wisdom to provide the right treatment!
Hi Mike and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about this, BUT, as others have said, you have been through a lot tougher things and come out on top. Now with the support and love of the ENTIRE SPTV network behind you, I have no doubt that you will come out on the other side of this stronger than ever.
I know you aren’t a religious person, or spiritual person, but I don’t think that means you can’t and won’t benefit from others love and prayers.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers and send all the good juju to surround you and your family.
Keep your spirits up and know that you are loved and supported!
We believe in you, Mr Rinder. Strongest of the pack, SPTV will go on and prosper, we will look on the well-being of the Empire in your leave it will flourish and be strong and proud as you, ready for you when you will be. All the best to you, your wife, and your sons. from Repentigny, Québec.
Much love to both of you Christie and Mike. Sad that you are going through this — and definitely hopeful that the odds are in your favour, Mike is in good hands for sure medically and has so much love around him. Kindness and comfort to you as you all as you go through the treatment. Thank you for sharing the update.
I am sending positive energy and will wishes for a successful treatment and full recovery. I have been watching Mike and the several other SPTV associates since I watched the Aftermath series in A&E.
Being a native Floridian and living in Pinellas County, I’ve always maintained a level of awareness and concern for that group that does not deserve its status.
I believe Mike is a true warrior and has so much resiliency builtin to him that he will beat this disease and come out stronger and healthier than before. In the meantime, I’m keeping you in my heart and thoughts. All the love, hope and support is being sent to you.
Dear Mike and Christie, here I am, another complete stranger to you, so saddened by your news. Been a supporter of Mike for many, many years, and an admirer of his strength and caring for others. Now it is our time to care for Mike… MIKE, I will be keeping you in my thoughts and send you lots of strength in this battle. You got this! ❤️
To CHRISTIE: having been in your shoes as a partner, please accept my hugs to you and make sure to also feed your soul during this battle. You got this too! ❤️
Hope you dont mind a small tip: insist on keeping Mike very well hydrated and use every anti-nausea drug available to him during treatment. It makes a huge difference for the well-being of your patient! (Btw overnight IV hydration is standard in some European countries).
Much love and courage to you and your family. We are here with you.
Nancy
Prayers from Adelaide Australia, Mike you are an inspirational person whose crusade has saved so many people, have faith in your Doctors and ask questions. we will see your bobble head back soon. Love to You and your Family
Dearest Mike & Christie…
Thank you for filling us in. I do have
Great HOPE for Mike! Medicine has come so far. Meantime, I will keep you in my nightly wishes for healing light.
Stay strong: “Hearts of Oak” as my Grandfather, Dr LG Potter used to always say. 🌹👍💜🤟💖
Christie, Mike, and boys, you are in my prayers. Please take as much time as you need for your treatment and I am glad they have a targeted treatment that seems to have efficacy. Please rest, do not worry about posting! Your health is #1.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Christie, and the boys. All these prayers will make a difference. You and Christie have made such a big difference for not only Scientologists, but the rest of the SPs out here. Your journey is an inspiration for everyone. Sending love and healing to all of you.
I am sending you lots of positive thoughts for healing. I’ve been following you for years and I know you are both extremely strong. Keep fighting. I know you’ll overcome this challenge.
Hi Mike, While I am very sad to hear this news, but I know that you are strong and have lots of great support around you. I had a cousin pass away from this type of cancer about 15 years ago, and I am astonished by how much treatments have progressed and improved since then. I am sure you will overcome this illness–you are not finished yet by a long shot! I am a pastor and currently work as a mental health professional (in other words, I am what the church hates the most!). I have been following you for a number of years and send you all my thoughts and will add you and your family to my prayers. As I like to tell my family when they ask for prayers, “I have connections.” (Wink, wink). Take good care of yourself and enjoy every day!
Christie, thank you for sharing this! You, Mike, and your family are in my prayers! Praying for Mike’s medical team and for him to respond positively to all of his treatments! Mike, you are a warrior! You have fought for so long for other people and now it’s time to fight for yourself and put you first! We’re all rooting for you and praying for you!
Mike and Christy.
Matt and I are sending good thoughts your way. Let us know what we can do to help. Love you both and the boys.
Cindy
Dear Christi and Mike,
I was so sad to read the news tonight that you have a significant health battle ahead of you. No one deserves to get cancer, particularly cruel considering everything else you’ve already gone through.
I will keep all of you in my thoughts, and I hope that your treatments show promise, and lasting effectiveness with the least amount of discomfort as possible.
G
Get well soon, Mike.
Christie, you’re a heroine.
God Bless you both. Mike, I am cancer survivor, 4 years. A close friend had esophageal cancer. He surprised everyone and is doing, great, traveling around the world. His treatments were Mayo Clinic, MN. You can do it Mike, ways remind yourself how much better you will be in daily, weekly increments, helps the time fly and to stay positive! So important. I love my oncologists too!!! That helps!
Mike has contributed so much for the past few years — now it’s time for him to take care of himself. We all look forward to his successful treatment being over soon so he can return to what he enjoys doing and does so well: helping others.
Very sorry to read this update, but if anyone can beat this and come through it stronger, it’s Mike. Both of you have had so many challenges already. I will be thinking of and praying for both of you.
Lifting you all with positive energy and healing vibes to Mike.
Kick cancer’s ass!
I will keep Mike and your family in my ongoing prayers and agree with you that he is a strong man, a fighter and I have admired his strength of character for many years. I met you both in Clearwater a couple years ago and greatly admire all you have done to stand against a giant cult. This giant is different yet many are here for you both. If financial help is needed, please let your supporters know too and I’ll be watching for updates. 🙏
He is a wonderful man. Prayers for him!
Love to Mike and to you Christie. Mike put all your energies into recovery and healing, and to being with and strengthened by your family and close friends. You are an incredible person and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sending you love and hugs.
Mike and Christie,
As a medic I have watched Mike and said oh I hope its not what I think it is and was saddened to read it was exactly that. My heart and thoughts are with you. Val Kilmer has gone through this road and his resilience has been strong. The advances in medicine are so much more than when he began his journey. And as much as I think Val was strong, Mike has proven what he has overcome to be stronger than most people. 💪 #WeAreMikeStrong You will have another success story to share very soon. All my love and prayers will be with you. #TeamMike
Words fail me Igor now. I’ve been following yours and other ex-Scientologists journeys closely for over 10 years and this feels like a gut punch and I’m a complete stranger, I can’t even imagine how hard this is for Christie and the kids. All the love and light to you and your family, hope is a powerful drug and I know if anyone can kick cancer’s a§§ it’s you.
Dear Mike & Family,
Sending you all prayers and good vibes and wishing Mike a speedy recovery. Cancer is NOT a life sentence and can be beat! If anyone can do it, it is Mike. You’ve been through many trials and this is just one more to overcome. You can do it!
We will miss you dearly on SPTV – but time to heal and regain balance is what needs to be done.
All the best to you!
My prayers are with all of you especially for mike and a quick and full recovery. God bless stay strong and my strength is with you. Thank you for sharing something so private and fragile.
Thank God he’s not in Scientology care it seems that people die “ after a short battle with cancer” He’s with his team Of SPS and we all love them and pray for them and the doctors.
Please look at The Truth About Cancer for real remedies and clinics. Using allopathic medicine is like Russian roullette. Also, you’ll find out cancer cannot grow in an oxygenated body. There are protocols for Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide, which can be purchased at Health Stores.
I’m sending you Lots of Violet Energy/Love.
I know you mean well, but Please don’t try to advise people on how to treat their illness. It’s counterproductive.
Mike, I was diagnosed in March with a serious melanomas on my arm. I have been to moffit cancer center in Tampa about 6 times, I got great care and got thru, my prayers are with you, it’s so important you have a good medical team you can count on, don’t read too much about it on the internet, stay positive and enjoy your family.,you will get thru it, 🙏
I asked Bard to fact check this quackery to hopefully save any desperate souls who may fall for it…
The Truth About Cancer is a website and documentary film series that promotes alternative cancer treatments, many of which have not been proven to be effective. The website claims that cancer cannot grow in an oxygenated body, and that food grade hydrogen peroxide can be used to treat cancer. However, there is no scientific evidence to support these claims. In fact, the use of hydrogen peroxide to treat cancer can be dangerous and even fatal.
The American Cancer Society and other medical organizations recommend that people with cancer seek treatment from a qualified medical professional. There are many effective treatments available for cancer, and alternative treatments should not be used in place of conventional medicine.
Here are some additional information about the claims made in the statement:
Cancer cannot grow in an oxygenated body: This claim is not supported by scientific evidence. Cancer cells can grow in both oxygenated and hypoxic (low-oxygen) environments. In fact, some cancer cells may actually prefer to grow in low-oxygen environments.
Food grade hydrogen peroxide can be used to treat cancer: There is no scientific evidence to support this claim. In fact, the use of hydrogen peroxide to treat cancer can be dangerous and even fatal. Hydrogen peroxide is a powerful oxidizing agent, and it can damage healthy cells as well as cancer cells. It can also cause inflammation and other side effects.
If you are considering using alternative treatments for cancer, it is important to talk to your doctor first. They can help you to understand the risks and benefits of these treatments and make sure that they are safe for you.
Doctors are REAL remedies and medicine. Please stop spreading misinformation. This is real and big. Good god.
Please do not spread this kind of misinformation. There is nothing wrong with modern medicine. Ty Bollinger is not someone you should listen to if you’re diagnosed with cancer – he’s literally known for having no medical expertise, spreading lies about cancer and promoting untested alternative treatments. Telling people to look into that crap is dangerous. Mike will be much better off with the actual oncologist he has and trusts.
This is not the place to post this.
I’m so sorry this has happened, but you, Mike, are in my prayers to recover with this new therapy.
Christi and your loved ones are also in my prayers.. This isn’t easy for anybody and I wish you the very best with a total recovery.
So sorry to hear this. Hoping Mike makes a full and fast recovery. And I’m confident that he will
Praying that Mike & his family get through this day by day by remembering how many people are wishing him the best.
And remembering how many people he has helped on his journey away from Scientology.
You are an ANGEL on earth.
Wishing you both all the best and want to make sure to let you know we are all rooting for you!! Wishing Mike a speedy recovery!
My father is a six-year survivor of stage IV esophageal cancer. We have some great oncologists in Florida. We are all sending you and Mike positive thoughts. Your community is here for you. If you need anything, or just someone to talk to whose been there, please don’t hesitant to reach out.
Prayers for Mike and all the family. May God watch over him and guide the doctors to successful treatment. Much love ❤️
Scary news, but we have hope for a complete recovery for you, Mike. Rooting for you 100%.
Of all the outspoken SPs I follow on YT etc., Mike, you have a special place in my heart, perhaps because we are close in age. I have never been a Scientologist, but I am a passionate supporter of the the Scientologists who are speaking out. Why? Because, amongst all the abusive cults that have existed, this is the one that is still going and can be stopped before more harm is done. I especially appreciate you, Mike, because you were an enforcer, and you fully acknowledge what you did, and yet are not incapacitated by your history. Instead you are doing everything a human being could do to prevent more abuse.
Given the silence on SPTV, I guessed what your diagnosis was. I have a feeling you will survive this, because you have more work to do and more time with your family and friends yet to enjoy.
I too feel the same way concerning all the passion Mike possesses to expose cos, and send the same message of strength with which he overcame each obstacle and will once again succeed. Many Blessings on a Full Recovery♥️♥️♥️
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My prayers are with Mike, you, and the boys. I believe that God will be with Mike every step of the way until he is healed. Rest in His peace that surpasses all understanding. Mike has given so much to help others and his courage is an inspiration to us all to keep fighting the good fight. Thank you for the update Christie.❤️💖. Love to you all.
Many prayers to you and your family. You have helped SO many. It can be harder to receive help, than to give, so I hope you feel the love and gratitude toward you, and use it to fuel your strength and soul when you need it the most.
Prayers to you Mike, and your family. Please let me know if there is a go fund me page I can donate to. 🙏🏻
There’s a donate button near the bottom of this page, hidden by all the comments.
Mike & family,
While I’m an infrequent (very infrequent) poster, my wife and have followed you since the original run of Aftermath. You’re an inspiration and even a rallying cry to anyone remotely tangled in the Cherches web. No great wisdom or awe inspiring words to share, but please know that you, your wife and children are held close to our hearts, and we wish you continued love, peace and “following seas”. Thank you for everything you have done, everything you inspire, and everything yet to come.
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Hope we can see you back, as strong as ever, in the near future.
Prayers to you all. My friend had esophageal cancer this past 18 months. While his journey had multiple hospitalizations, and rough times at home during surgical recovery he is back golfing, and looks, sounds great.
So keep hope alive as this can be a happy ending.
I decree and declare with my whole heart Supernatural Healing .
Your are Blessed and Highly favored of the Universe
Source Light Love Compassion , Wisdom Knowledge Innerstanding , Peace Joy and Prospering Saturate your body soul and spirit where ever you are and prepares your way where ever you go !!!!!!!
To ALL who read this ,Make this Mantra your own and you’ll find there are Benevolent Loving Beings on your side waiting to act on your behalf . I send this message out to all who read it
But first and foremost our Dearly Beloved Mike .Ask and the universe answers
Love Renee’ Noel
I am sure he will recover great! I admire Mike so much!!! Mike you are a fighter. You couldn’t have made it through all that crap with DM and not be a fighter! I will keep you in my prayers. Take care of yourself!
Mike and Christie: My heart goes out to you and your family. We, too, are living with a cancer diagnosis, my husband is undergoing cancer treatments right now. He just finished a round of chemo and this Thursday we find out what is next with radiation. During these treatments he has also been taking natural supplements which have kept him from being sick or feeling much discomfort. Please look into Essiac Tea. Information is on Facebook under Essiac, A Tea for Cancer. You’ll find all the information about the Tea there, and read about the wonderful lady who researched this tea. Her story is amazing.
Know that y’all are being lifted up with so many prayers and blessings. Hang in there, we certainly are!
Hi Mike, Christy and Family.
Thank You for sharing what has been going on. Now I totally understand why Mike has not been able to get back to me.
We are wishing you the very best and our prayers will be with you.
One day soon we’ll get together.
Bob & Sharon Graham
You are so loved. You are a gift and inspiration.
I am sending healing vibes your way and support and love to the whole Rinder family.
2 words. F**K CANCER!
To be honest, cancer f’d with the wrong guy! You have taken on a cult time and time and time again, and come out looking better every single time! You have more supporters now than the cult has ever had! All this love, and your strength, determination, and will… and you will kick cancers a$$ and be back stronger to keep kicking the cults a$$!
Much love and prayers to you Mike, your beautiful Christie and both your boys!
Exactly this! That stupid disease has got nothing on you, Mike!
Praying for you all. I had a feeling that it was something serious.
Thank you for helping so many understand what you all experienced with Scientology.
Much love to you all.
I truly hope mike can read these comments to know how many people he has educated, touched and impressed. I am a huge fan and always in awe of all you both have overcome in your lives and so happy for you that you found peace. If he overcame living in a hole then Cancer has no Chance of beating Mike Rinder.
Wow. Sorry that you’re having to go through this. I’ll be adding you to my prayer list.
I’ve often seen your crusade against $ci. as akin to a modern day Apostle Paul.
Saul/Paul realized that Christianity was the fulfillment of the Jewish religion and left that religion. (Much as you’ve seen the light and left $ci.)
Saul had been one of the Elites in Judaism when he left. (So were you.)
Then in order to help his fellow Jews he tried to teach/persuade them to emulate him. (Much as you’ve tried to teach/persuade $ci.ists to get out.)
Both of you have had some success, but aren’t “reaching” everyone.
I could go on, but I’ll leave you with a quote from Paul.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23
Stay Strong. Get Well.
Positive thoughts and many prayers to both Christie and Mike.
Sending much love and light to you and Mike as you go through this latest challenge. ❤️❤️❤️
Mike – I just want to say you are such an inspiration and a true hero. You have shined through adversity and helped who knows how many people fight for their freedom. I believe you will get through this successfully and be back, better and stronger than ever before. Please know there are people around the world cheering you on and sending you positive thoughts and strength.
In the thousands of comments, let me add my love, prayers, and best wishes not only for Mike but also for Christie and the boys. Thank you for allowing us to support you in your challenging time. Wishing you peace and good vibes. Love, Yvonne
Sending you all the good and positive thoughts and energy your way. I will be praying for you guys.
You never wasted a moment in life, you inspired, guided through the knowledge you possessed. You helped people to be cautious, see truth through deception. We as a society thank you for guiding us through, may all the positive possibilities be at your disposal.
Much love and support for you, Mike, and your family. You saved my life. Here’s to a full recovery.
Many prayers coming your way for you Mike, your family and your team of health care professionals. As you fight the good fight, know there are hundreds if not thousands of people praying for your recovery and blessings on all involved in your situation.
Good thoughts and good vibes Hubba Hubba 🙂
I am sending positive thoughts and energy towards Mike, have been since his cough started. I will have to wait to donate, but hopefully all goes smoothly with his treatments and recovery.
Mike, sending you sunshine, strength and love. Please know we (all your fans) are pulling for you and hoping for a complete and speedy recovery.
Mike, I’m keeping you and Christie and the boys in my thoughts always and I pray for a speedy recovery. You’ve already proven yourself a warrior and this is no different. We are all rooting for you.
Be patient with yourself as you go through treatment. Take the time you need for yourself and your family to heal. You have a huge community of support (and it’s not Scientology)!
Sending you both positive thoughts and energy and prayers. I have a positive hope that you will beat this, Mike, and will keep that positive thought/hope in my mind every day for you. Love and Hugs to you both.
You’ve done so much good with your platform, Mike. Wishing you a full recovery and sending you strength and love ❤️
Sending love ❤️🇦🇺
I am so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with Mike and his family.
My dad had esophageal cancer. He was not a candidate for surgery due to age. From my experience in learning about EC and survivorship, if surgery is an option, go for it!! I wish you the best on your journey.
Sending you strength and the warmest hugs!!! You got this Mike 💕
Mike you have been an incredible inspiration in so many peoples lives over the years. Your book definitely represents a touchstone in my life I use as a form of strength and resilience. This news really hit me hard, but if anyone can crush this disease, it’s you sir. Thank you for all your tireless work over the years and I look
Forwarding to continuing the fight into the future. My heart goes out to You, Christie and your Family.
Many prayers for you and Mike! May the Lord bless you and keep you! 🙏
Sorry to hear the news, I’m dealing with a trifecta, breast, colon and lung all at the same time. Throughout it all I stay positive. Positively is key, you have great support and a lot to look forward to. I’ll keep you in my daily prayers but know you can beat this !!
Anything we can do to help Christie and Mike. We will be there. We love you and your family very much.
Sending you folks so much love. I’ve admired Mike’s strength and resilience since the first time I saw Going Clear all those years ago. And loved the show with Leah! Thanks for sharing. Hope things continue to look up 🤘🏼
Christie, thank you for taking such good care of Mike and for making him happy! So many positive thoughts and prayers for you and your family!!
JB
As a 20 year cancer survivor myself Mike there is oodles of hope with modern medicine. You have a loving and strong family to guide you and legions of supporters that have you and your family’s back. Trust me on this: you WILL get through this and come back stronger and more feisty than ever.
Scott and Debbie
Mike, praying for you and your family!!! You have a tough road ahead but you have proven to be a tough man!! You’ve got this!!! Praying for strength to get you through the coming days! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I’m so sorry to hear this. At the very least, it’s a bit of a consolation to know you aren’t in Scientology where they would try to blame you for “pulling it in” or use this situation as an opportunity to exploit it in a gazillion despicable ways.
I am so sorry to hear this. I was never in COS, but have found all of you to be my primary source of inspiration for overcoming trauma. What you have been through and survived is truly amazing. I have followed all of you since the beginning of the Aftermath show and have always felt reverence, respect and admiration for Mike in all that he has overcome. With his bravery and dedication to helping others, he has never once displayed a bit of anger or resentment (at least in his public commitment to help others) but rather joy and gratitude for you, Christie, his children and friends. You all are true fighters with beautiful souls. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you and Mike as he fights this difficult battle. I am confident he will come back swinging. The world needs him in it. ❤️
Christie and Mike – my dad was diagnosed with an “unsurvivable” alveolar soft part sarcoma when I was in fourth grade. He’s the first person to ever be “cured” of this type of cancer and just turned 55 last month. It IS possible. We are sending you both all the love and support. Make sure to take time to take care of you BOTH. We’ll be here. <3
get well soon mike, we all love you.
Praying for healing for you. Jesus loves you and if you accept Him as your Savior, you’ll spend eternity with Him.
Praying for you Mike for a speedy recovery. Thinking of Christie and the boys. We are here for you. Sending you big love ❤️
Praying for you all. Are you in need of financial support? Is there a GiveSendGo account to help?
I am praying very hard for Mike and his family. As a lymphoma survivor I know that everything is possible in Christ who strengthens us.
We love you Mike. Thankful that you have the support and love of of your family and close friends. You also have the support and love of every other human who has heard your story, including me.
Just remind Mike if he needs strength… at least he doesn’t live in Adelaide anymore!
best of luck to you Mike and all your family
Ahhh Mike sorry to hear this news, but as your lovely wife said you are a strong fighter! I will pray for a full recovery and strength to endure all the treatments.
Blessings on you,
Alicia
Mike you are in my thoughts as are your family and SP friends. Best wishes and kind thoughts to the strong compassionate loving person that is you!
Can’t wait to hear and see you again on you tube. Love and hugs from Trudy in New Zealand
I am an esophageal cancer survivor! Mike can do this! As strong and determined as we all witnessed on the show, he can beat this! He has touched many lives. I am praying for complete healing and for all of your family and friends! May God bless you!
Mike and Christie,
Praying for you and all your family. You are both tough and I know you can beat this.
Love to you all
Kayla
I was so saddened to hear of the ‘advanced’ portion of your diagnosis. But, so good to know for sure now what is going on. All of my best wishes and prayers to you and your family.
Sorry to hear this news but sending hope and support from Australia. Your resilience is so inspiring and I’m so sorry you’ll have to activate it once again to get through this next stage. You’re an inspirational person and we will take whatever level of interaction that you have to spare while taking the best care of yourself. Now to head to the mike rinder shop to support…
We are so sorry to hear this news, thank you for sharing. Sending thoughts and prayers to you all 💕.
Mike,
We are all in the cheering section raising nine kinds of Hell! These upcoming few weeks and months may be rough but as you’ve shown you’re a very articulate badass and nothing is going to keep you down! Many happy wishes and good feels for you and your loving family. Enjoy the time off for recovery and rest and we will be here when you return!
Mike, you are stronger than you know, and everyone is pulling for you to get through this challenge. After doing so much to help expose Scientology these past several years, please let us all know what we can do to help you during this time!
I will keep you and your family in my prayers. You have done so much good, may it be come back to you tenfold and heal you.
I can’t believe COB got the cancer to fair game you!
Don’t let them win!!
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Love you Mike, your an amazing man
Thank you for the update on Mike’s condition.
As a Ph.D. Biochemist who lost my mom to metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, I am very happy to hear about Mike’s genetic screening and the success rate for the treatment he is receiving (something that my mom did not have). It sounds like he is in good hands.
I know that, being ex-Scientologist, the idea of ‘Thetan powers’ seems absurd, but there is good research (see Drs. Bruce Lipton, David Hamilton) on how mind, state, and emotions affect the nervous and immune system, and how you can use this in your favor in situations like this…though I will admit, fear and stress would seem to be natural responses…Mike is someone who I can see having the capacity to direct his will and attention to more positive states of being.
You have lots of love and support from the SPTV viewership.
RTW
Words are inadequate to express the love, hope, admiration and appreciation that countless people worldwide have for Mike & Christie. Very best wishes to you.
You are loved by many! #TeamMike
One of my heroes, our thoughts and prayers are with you Mike, and Christie and your family
I have been a fan of Mike’s since his show with Leah. I just finished his book and was shocked at all he was put through. If he can get through that fight, he is certainly tough enough to beat this! You are both in my thoughts and prayers.
It wasn’t me… ( JK – too soon? ) In all seriousness though – Sending love, prayers and healing, positive vibes to you and your family. You are a badass in the best way. Your fight for others has been epic so far and I’m sure you will be back at it. Time to fight just as hard for yourself now. You’ve got this. ❤️ Brenda R
Mike, prayers ascend. I have only recently begun tuning into the SP videos, etc., but I already feel like y’all are family. I had a dear friend who lived many years after squashing advanced esophageal cancer, so I fully believe you can beat this, too! May you have a full recovery. ~ Non-Scientologist but a survivor.
I worked with a man who was in his 70’s and was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal Cancer. I live in Texas, and he went to M.D. Anderson Hospital. They replaced his esophagus with a part of his intestine. He fully recovered. We worked together for a few more years, we both retired, and I have lost track of him. It can be done. Prayers for you and your family.
Sending good thoughts and prayers!
So sorry to hear this 🙁 Mike, your work has helped so many people. I hope you and your family feel the love, comfort and support we are all sending your way 💞
Christie, thank you for sharing Mike with us. Thank you for being his rock. I will keep you, Mike and the kids in my prayers. He’s a strong man who has fought lesser battles and triumphed.
To Mike and family,
I am sending all my love and support to you all. Stay strong and wishing you a speedy recovery from all your treatments.
Mike having a diagnosis is the first step in the fight. DNA technology is a wonderful weapon. My daughter works in this field and tells me the advances are amazing. I will be thinking and praying for you and your family. Please take care friend.
Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help.
Mike and Christie,
I know you have the fortitude to beat this, and also an army of friends and supporters behind you who will make damn sure you receive the absolute best care possible.
Please open Go Fund Me, as Karen suggests. M.D. Anderson in Houston is among the very finest Cancer hospitals. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike, I just posted this on Leah’s FB page:
“ Leah Remini My sister is going through radiation on her neck for lymph node cancer. Please pass on to Mike that Neogenesis Recovery has done wonders for her skin and scarring — during most of her radiation and definitely will speed up recovery after, as well. Neogenesis products are oncology approved, too. I have no affiliation; just a determined sister who investigated a lot! Wishing him all the best during this difficult time. ❤️”
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So many of your blog followers, SPTV fans, and Aftermath supporters are on your team!!!
Much love and prayers for you both! There is an army rooting for you and sending positivity your way. You are for sure a fighter and we know you’ll do it again! Love you guys!!
Mike and Christie,
I am very sorry to hear about Mike’s diagnosis. I feel especially bad that my last superchat on YouTube was a cheeky comment about cough drops….;) Still, I hope my lame attempt at humor will be received as the love and support I intended. I am a former Clearwater resident, but now I am a part of your global neighborhood of honorary SPs. With them, I offer my prayers for healing and comfort. Get well soon, Mike. ❤️
Here’s to a speady recovery.
Love you bro
After 203 people commenting I can only add my love & prayers for you all.
Prayers, good thoughts and positive vibes going out to Mike and to you, Christie. Mike has been the hero and rock for so many. It’s our turn to have Mike’s back, and please know there are many more of us out here who are FOR and behind Mike than you will ever know.
Praying Mike & Christie. Cancer sucks! I have walked with many family members through different types. Sending support for wisdom and courage. Praying for your children as well.
Mike and Christie, you have an army of thousands behind you. May you feel all our love, support and healing vibes being sent your way. Thank you for allowing us into your personal life, we here truly love and respect you…..you are one of the “good guys”. Take the time to fight and heal, we’re not going anywhere
A targeted therapy for a specific mutation IS hopeful. I am a chemist and I have researched targeted therapies for cancer for many years. There are so many options for treatment these days – but it sounds like you have a good plan to start. Stay strong and stay positive! I will absolutely be thinking about you all.
I clearly wish Mike the very best and he is in excellent hands with medical care. Go Mike <3 I also want to offer much much love to you, his wife. It is hard on you too although you are probably on auto-pilot, well done. Much love to all his family, be they relatives and or friends; all are truly family. xxxxxxxx
My prayers go out to you both. I know Mike can overcome this. You are both fighters. I hope you will both get to Australia for a lovely holiday once you beat this. Much love from Perth.
My thoughts and prayers for strength and a complete recovery are with your family.
Prayers for a fast healing and a full return to health. You’ve kicked so much ass in your life and now cancer has tried to take a go at you. Show it no mercy. ❤️
We will be praying for you all. There is so much he has done for others in helping navigate out of Scientology and helping people who haven’t joined yet avoid the pitfalls. We admire everything he has done and the difficult road he navigated. He has touched more lives than he will ever know!
Thinking of you all and sending healing and loving thoughts. Mike seems to be such an incredible man. Our world needs more of him in it.
Praying for you Mike. You are such an inspiration. You have taught us that we can change our lives. Praying your treatment goes well. 🙏🙏🙏
Praying, praying and praying for you Mike, and your dear wife Christie. May you feel all the love like a huge hug around you two!
Mike & Christie ,
Please know prayers 🙏and love are with you all and we are praying that you will beat this terrible disease in the back end ,,, Mike and Christie both of you are fighters and but please know you all are not alone ,,, We are here for you You take your time and we will be here if you need us .. Mike the fight can be beat ,,take my word i had thyroid cancer… that was 25 years ago and the medical field has accomplished allot more since then…
Tampa has the best Dr’s at Moffitt. Just know Mike will recovery. Sending prayers for all of you. A cancer journey involvesv the while family
I will pray for you Mike and your sweet family. You are an amazing person with an amazingly resilient spirit. You have been through so much and I am glad that you can get the help that you need to fight this. Best Wishes!!
I pray that your health team puts you on a path to a full recovery. I pray that God gives you strength as your body heals. I pray your wife and kids get the support they need as they lift you during this trying time. The world still needs to hear from you.
For months I wanted to contact you and say you needed to go see another doctor because I knew something more was happening. When you went quiet I knew you probably had finally found out and although devastating news I also knew you would now be receiving the treatment you required. I am still worried about you everyday. For the last week I have visited your blog everyday and had to stop myself reaching out and contacting you to see how you were going and wish you well as I knew you would be busy and probably beginning treatment.
Thank you for updating us. Sending you and your family positive thoughts and healing vibes. As an ICU nurse I know you can beat this. 🇦🇺💜
Best wishes from Texas for a full and speedy recovery.
You have changed my life and I am forever grateful to you. Very thankful you are in the hands of good people who care about you and who are getting you the best treatment. Rest, take care of yourself, and get well so you can keep enjoying life and giving us your wisdom.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Mike. Take care of yourself and don’t forget you have an army of supporters cheering you on through the tough times.
Prayers and best thoughts for you and will miss your updates and blog. Addicted to your channel! Love watching you with Marc and Claire, Leah and A-Aron!!!
Best wishes and prayers to you and your family, Mike!!!
This world needs Mike Rinder. Fight hard and give it hell. We are all pulling for you.
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Praying strong for you Mike! You are loved!
I’m going through treatment myself, for stage iv breast cancer. I know first hand how these treatments can be very grueling. My heart hurts for you, but I’m hopeful you can make a full recovery. Rest as much as you can.
Prayers going up, Blessed coming down. You’ve got this Mike!
To Mike, Christie, your friends & family. You are in the hearts of very many people who love the story of Mike’s incredible journey, from being raised in Scientology, to his courageous escape & dedication to helping other victims. So many of us wishing you a very quick recovery. We’ll be looking forward to seeing you & hearing from you. Lots of love coming your way.
Godspeed, Mike and Christie.
Mike and Christie, As a fellow cancer survivor and registered nurse I can only offer words of encouragement and concern for all you are going through. I will keep you in my prayers🙏 So glad you can fight cancer with a targeted therapy based on your genetic profile. You are a strong man with a good family. Live one moment at a time and before you know it your surgery, radiation and/or immunotherapy will be in the rear view mirror❤️
God bless you Mike and Christie. You beat CoS, you can beat this! Sending ❤️ and prayers 🙏
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Love and prayers with Mike and his family. We will keep our hope high and continued sending him good vibes and blessings and wait for his fully and speedy recovery.
Praying for a full recovery and peace and grace for all concerned. God bless you, all.
You and your family are in my thoughts. I wish you the best!
Wishing you a speedy recovery Mike. You are a strong, resilient and amazing. You have got this. Just remember to breath through it all. With much love.
Christie and Mike, First – thank you for sharing this challenging news with everyone. I’ve been wondering about Mike’s (somewhat) quietness recently. At first I went into tears when I read this. But I believe that the power of Mike’s legacy (and good karma) of helping sooooo many people since coming out of the cult is going to be like a tsunami that will propel both of you forward as you overcome this medical challenge. Mike is the ultimate overcomer who has conquered a multitude of challenges, threats and fears and has shown us how to do it. You got this! Lots of love to you both, and I will remain firm in my belief that you will get through this. ❤️
Mike, you’re an amazing man with a wonderful family, some really good friends & a whole army of people you’ve never met behind you! You’ve got this.❤
Sending a TON of love & light with positive vibes your way!
I couldn’t have said it better myself. Sending lots of love and light to you Mike and your family. You have an army behind you of people who are rooting for you to beat this cancer.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. The very best wishes and love to you and your family. Take all the time you need to care for yourself, and we will all be here when you are ready. Remember you are strong and have such an amazing family to lean on. Much love to you!
Mike and Christie, our loving thoughts are going out to you both as you begin this journey. It’s scary but having each other to lean on really helps. My husband beat cancer in 2021 after a year of treatment. Like you, he had positive feedback about treatment when diagnosed and a team of great doctors. Remember: If you can stand up to Scientology, you can beat this! Thanks for everything you’ve done for others – now it’s your turn to rest, care for each other and let others help you if you need it. ❤️
Mike & Christie,
So glad you let us know. Of course you are both in my prayers!! So looking forward to hearing you again!!
Blessings,
Denise Locker
As someone who has had cancer twice, my best advice is – one foot in front of the other. From listening to your book and watching you all these years, I know you are a fighter. You got this! My prayers and good thoughts for you and yours until you are NED too. (No evidence of disease- thought you would like the acronym.)
Dear Mike, I am so sorry to hear you got this diagnosis. Follow all of your Dr’s recommendations and have your beautiful wife and children take care of you. Your Life matters most now and everything else is secondary. You are in my thought to fully recover!!
I am sorry to hear about your illness, but I know in my heart that you will get through this. Take care of yourself.
Love to you and your family.
Sending love to you ❤️ Mike and all his friends ❤️
You will be in my thoughts and I wish him a speedy recovery ❤️. I don’t know either of you personally but from reading his book, Watching the Aftermath & listening to him & Leahs podcast I think a lot of him and think that he is truly a wonderful man and I admire his strength💪 and reliance. I am so glad that you too found each other & that you all keep fighting the good fight.
Sending love ❤️ and postive vibes & *blah blah blah* to you and Mike’s 🫂❤️🫂
*seen that Mike has blah blah blah merch so I hope that you appreciate the wee joke”
I don’t pray, but Mike, you & your family are definitely in my thoughts.
Sending thoughts and prayers! Mike, you are such a fighter! You’ve got this!! ❤️
We’re all with you Mike, and Christie. Sending love and strength. Make sure to take time to rest, and do things you love to do. Try to do fun things. The energy is regenerative. We can heal more than we often give ourselves credit for.
Thoughts and prayers for the Rinder family. There is always hope and hold on to it. You are very loved.
Thank you so much for sharing this. It allows all of us to send white light to Mike and thoughts to you and your family in whatever way we do, be it prayers or manifestation. Wishing you all the best.
All the extreme heartfelt very best Mike, Chrissie and children. Here’s to getting through whatever and giving it the continuing ‘big one’ on the road to more freedom in this world. 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Sending Mike so much love and lots of prayers ❤️ Also Christie too xx
Sending all my love to your entire family in this difficult time. ❤️ I will keep you all in my prayers. You have done so much good and still have so much to do yet. Take your time to get better and we will be waiting patiently for more of your wisdom in the future.
With love and all my respect from Denmark 🇩🇰
Mike, you’ve been through worse. You got this!! Fight Mike!! Listen to the doctors. We love you. You’re a warrior.
So glad to hear that you will have that targeted treatment, Mike. Take good care of yourself and we’ll see you when you’re ready. Much love and prayers for you, Christie and the children. G
Thank you for allowing us to stand with you and believe with you for your healing! Take a perfect break and rest and restore as you heal. Your voice has been so powerful against demonic forces so it will be more powerful as you overcome! Prayers for your medical teams! This will be an awesome recovery!!❤️
Nothing, including the world’s most suppressive cult, has silenced Mike thus far. Stupid old cancer wants to try now, but he doesn’t stand a chance either. Mike, you’re the OG Bad Ass of this movement and you’ve got a lot more butt to kick. Esophageal whatseewhosit is just one more annoying obstacle to deal with (no thanks to OSA, I suspect). We’re with you from afar, fighting for you in spirit, but you got this Rinder. Beat it up, kick it out, and get back to the true fight.
Mike & Christie, thank you for sharing this challenge with us. The community that follows Mike has definitely been concerned. There are thousands (if not millions) with nothing but love for you and your family. We will drop everything to get you whatever you need at any time. Please let us know if there is anything you need. We are all ready to jump. We all love you, support you, and are here for you – always.
Well said Denver Steveo! A fresh army from SPTV is ready to go!
Much love and prayers to you, Mike and your whole family. I’m not far if I can be of any help. Love you both 🙏💕🙏
Sending you love and strength at this time. The important thing is that it was found and is being treated. Eleven months ago I was diagnosed with bowel cancer which has been treated, despite having a missing enzyme which makes me horribly reactive to the chemotherapy. Keep strong and positive, and listen to your body – eg if you need to sleep, then sleep! You too can kick its arse. 💗💗💗
To Mike & Christy, We know you are going to win this new battle. We are right behind you and we thank you for the help you gave to us soon after we left the C of S. Love, Dave & Sindy.
I’m terribly sorry to hear about this. Sending love to you all and hoping for a positive outcome!
I am so sorry to hear this terrible news Mike. It is amazing how much progress has been made in the treatment of this disease. You are an extremely strong person, we all know how hard are fighting. Sending lots of hugs to you and your family. Keep strong!
Mike and family!
This is the Ultra fight. The big Kahuna! I have total faith that our Lord will bless you! He is with you every step of this fight! Please reach out to Him for strength. You are in my prayers!
Love you both. Know that I will be praying constantly for all of you.
Sending healing thoughts your way!!!
I feel a flood of sadness and disappointment on hearing of your dilemma Mike. You have been a valuable tutor for me on the learning of the toxic, spiteful, vengeful and hate-filled cult of $cientology. I pray that you overcome this setback with the help of medical practicioners.
I have admired Mike Rinder since I saw him on the first episode of Scientology and the Aftermath. He is an incredible human being and deserves to be around for many more decades! I’m hoping for this outcome and sending positive vibes his way.
You’ve done so much for others, Mike, now it’s time for others to do for you. Hope you get through this and can continue fighting the good fight.
Praying for you and your family Mike.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Mike! You got this! ❤️
Dear Christie, Mike, & family, I am so sorry that you have yet another challenging journey ahead of you, Mike. Please remember how many of us have enjoyed your endless dedication, hard work, and great efforts to help those who want to leave Scientology, and to make everyone aware of its dangers! Thank you for all you have done, and know we are all in your corner!! I am a retired oncology nurse; I will continue to send positive thoughts out to the Universe that you will experience great strength, courage, joy, and peace as you begin your customized treatment! I expect my fellow nurses will take the best care of you, and I know you will receive loving support from your family, and friends! All my best to Christie, and your family! My love, and great respect, Mike, from Southern Ontario, Sherrey💕
The cancer journey is difficult, but you will be a warrior in this fight as you are in the fight against the abuses of cults. You have our fervent prayers as you fight this new enemy.
Esophageal cancer can be a form of GIST – Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (any cancer of the digestive system from the esophagus to the intestines. My wife battled this for many many years with a late diagnoses but a drug that worked for her Gleevec. Targeted chemo with little sides effects. Just something to maybe ask about. Prayers for you all on this journey.
So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Stay strong stay positive.
Prayers for the entire Rinder family.
I’m so sorry to hear this news 😢 I was worried that we hadn’t seen Mike and thought about his cough! Oh I’m so gutted. Like Christie said though Mike is a fighter Thoughts and prayers to all your family and friends 🙏
Sending you lots of love and prayers. #teammike
We are all here for you….I live not to far from you and if you need anything just drop me an email
Mrsdarcy03@yahoo.com
I will help anyway I can
Beth
I met you at Aaron’s house for his campaign kick off…
Stay strong Mike and family. We’re all on your side rooting for you all the way.
You will be in my thoughts constantly until this is beaten.
I admire you , your life, and all you stand for. Stay strong , one step at a time . Big hug xx
This definitely got my angry… But I trust he will pull through! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers… ❤️❤️From Nigeria. (I watched your shows on sciencetology.. Thank you for exposing them, I was looking to join them.. Thank you for saving me…
We love you Mike. Your light has helped thousands of people. God bless you always
Cannot express how much Mike has done for all of us suffering under the suffocating effects of cult mentality. Cancer is not a death sentence and this journey will have a happy ending. People all over this crazy world love you, Mike. Take all the time you need to feel better and get to where you want to be. I and thousands of others love you and appreciate all you have done for the betterment of humanity.
Sending healing thoughts and prayers to you Mike,and to you as well, Christie.
All my love you your family. I have been inspired by you all and am grateful that you have shared your story with us. Positive healing vibes are coming your way!!!! With all the hope I have.
Shelby.
Our love and well wishes go out to Mike and Christie and the boys. Without the Aftermath Foundation; I would not be where I am today, enjoying life outside of the Sea Org and Scientology. 💜💛💙
Best of luck Mike, and to your family too. You can beat this. We have your back, if you need help just ask.
Thoughts and prayers for Mike and family.
Sending love, and holding you all in my thoughts as you battle this together.
Christie and Mike,
We all love you both and admire your continued courage. Mike, I know you will beat this. You’ve got a lot more living to do! I want to let you both know that I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you find you need anything here—a place to stay, someone to check something out for you—ANYTHING—please let me know. It would be my honor to be of whatever help possible.
God bless Mike.
Mike my prayers are with you. I am a bladder cancer survivor going on 5 years now. Yes it will be a tough fight but with all you have been through with COS this will feel like a walk in the park. You have a great support system. Thats the key to surviving. Listen to the doctors. If you have questions dont be afraid to ask. Get a three ring binder and a hole punch. Every single document from blood work to tests keep copies in the binder. Keep track of what you and the doctors discussed and write it down and put it in the binder. Take it with you to all appointments. It is so important to have information on what meds will be given what was told to you by what doctor and so on. My binder helped greatly when it came to insurance concerns and when raising questions with dotors. God Bless and you will beat this!
Mike, the persevering strength you’ve shown is an inspiration to us all. We know that you will conquer this new hardship. We are sending so much love and positivity to you and your family. Take all the time you need and we’ll always be here.
I’ll be praying along with everyone else. Mike has done such amazing and courageous work exposing the criminal cult that stole a huge part of his life – he has helped so many. Thank God cancer is not the automatic death sentence it used to be, but it’s a nasty disease and you know we will all be sending support as Mike battles his way back to health. HUGE *cyber hug* to you and your whole family, Christie.
Sending the utmost love to you all from Bonnie Scotland 🏴.
Mike you are a survivor with great resilience – May The Force Be With You…
Fight like HELL Mike. Thank you Christie for informing us. His cough was awful. Now Mike needs to rest up. For the first time in his life he gets to focus on himself. He’s always fought. But this fight is different. Love and respect for you, Mike and your family (even the ones that don’t speak to ya’ll). Thank you again and again.
God is all there is
Mike is one with God
The healing you desire is complete
Accept and give thanks here and now
Let go and let God
Release this truth in total belief that
It is done and so it is
I have always been interested & impressed with Mike & Leah’s dedication to expose the abuse of power in the church of Scientology. It’s amazing the personal sacrifices they have gone through. Thoughts & prayers for healing thru Mike’s treatments for this serious cancer diagnosis.
Mike we are praying for you to beat this!! And we know you can, God Bless.
Love to you and family.
Thankfully you are in WOG medical care. The advances in treatments is so rapid that by the time one therapy regimen is completed a fresh one is in the works.
You can overcome this, as you have so much to live for.
Oh heck…I’ve been so worried about him and this is NOT the news I’ve been hoping for. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I live over in Tampa, so if there is anything at all I can do to help you and Mike out, please let me know! Driving, shopping, etc…anything that can make this journey easier for the family.
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Many prayers for healing, strength for Mike and his close friends and family.
Root’n for you Mike! Blessings to you and your family.
Praying for you, Christie, and your family, Mike! In the days ahead, please know there are millions of people praying for you! Men of integrity, like yourself, are few and far between. Without your bravery, Aftermath wouldn’t have ever been as successful as it has been. Focus on kicking cancer’s butt, and we will hold the line against COS until you get back. Sending love, hugs, prayers, and gratitude to you Mike ❤️
(If you are an Aftermath fan who is reading this, please go to YouTube and subscribe to Mike’s channel. Call your friends and family and ask them to do the same. Share his channel to Social Media and ask your followers to subscribe to his YouTube channel. Let’s get him to 1 million followers!)
Good thoughts and well wishes to you Mike and Family.
Mike and Christy
My prayers are with you and your family. We will miss the frequent posts but understand Mikes health and your family is what is important.
Wishing you all the best, Mike. My mother had this horrible cancer and while the path to recovery took some time she did make a full recovery & I’m wishing the same for you. Hang in there.
My heartfelt gratitude for everything you have been doing Mike. Keep that fighting spirit focussed on getting you well now!
The support shown here is a fraction of the care and love, genuine love towards you after the good you have done for the world. Much love to you, Christie and all your nearest and dearest as you get through this. We’re all rooting for you!
Sending love and prayers for Mike and his family. Looking forward to his healthy return.
Thoughts and prayers Mike. You will beat this I’m sure. Stay positive!
Mike and Christie,
Prayers for you and your family. My God’s healing hands touch Mike and rid him of this cancer. You have both been through so much and will get through this as well. May God Bless and keep you all
It’s one of those stupid leftover body thetans. No worries, Mike and Christy. We will get rid of that thing in no time flat. I say use all the great energy from Danny Masterson‘s conviction and the brave Jane does to help we love you so much and will keep you lifted up through all this. See you on the other side.
SPTVTATTOOWARRIOR ❤️
Barb, I have to say that every time your photo pops up in a comment on one of the SPTV channels, my day suddenly becomes much better.
Sorry for the unrelated comment. I now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.
Mike sending healing thoughts and prayers. Christie sending you prayers as well as wife 🙏 ❤️
Sending love and light dear Mike! Wishing you a full and speedy recovery. You got this!! ❤️
If I find this news hard to accept then I can’t imagine how you and your family have managed. Keep the faith, we are all out here rooting for you. X
Mike we all love you are are with you. We will be here when you are recovered and ready to re-engage with.your huge fan base. Much love also to Christie and the boys. Stay strong Mike. Much love. Sharon
Wishing you and your family the best. I have enjoyed learning from Mike over the last few months and look forward to continuing learning from him.
Sending all best, positive and healing thoughts to you, Mike and Christie, and your family.
Sending healing thoughts and prayers for the entire family as it affects all of you. I do believe that Mike is a fighter as he has proven over and over starting with his departure from Scientology and his continued pursuit for truth and justice for others. We had a local weather reporter that recently went through this same issue and has recently shared his cancer free diagnosis. 💕🙏
Love and healing thoughts winging to you and your family.
My brother has just recovered from this same diagnosis. His voice is a little different now but otherwise he’s in good health. I pray the
same for you,
Hello Mike,
all the best wishes for a complete recovery from Paris, France.
Greetings,
Martin
Not always in the loop with what’s been going on and rarely post but upset to hear this. Sending best wishes to Mike and family.
Sending love and healing energy your way. Stay strong and know you are loved.
Prayers for Mike and his family.
Many prayers your way Mike. Hoping for a speedy recovery. I know your up for the challenge. The fact you escaped a cult and keep fighting them off you can fight this off as well.
Our family will hold you in our thoughts and prayers here’s to a speedy recovery
Sending love and blessings to your whole family! Keeping positive thoughts for a speedy recovery!
Sending {{{{{healing}}}}} vibes! Concentrate on yourself and we are all out here continuing to fight the good fight in your honor!
sending healing thoughts and prayers for Mike and for you Christie as the wife and kinda caretaker. Mike get better and we are all behind you
Much love and support for the entire Rinder family. Get well!
Thinking of you all and sending you so much love!
Sending you and your family so much love. Mike’s strength is incredible and he will beat this.
Rooting for you! Team Mike!!!!❤️❤️❤️
Love you both🥰
If you need anything from Austin Texas or me personally…just say it, it will be done
Prayers for Mike and prayers for Christie and for the children
You conquered scn, sea org and David Misscarrige so you of course will eliminate this illness as well.
We are all with you❤️
Mike, you have as much toughness as any man alive. I have complete faith that you will have a complete recovery. Your work has had an incredible affect on so many lives. We are all cheering for you. We love you and wish you the fastest possible recovery.
Well wishes from Holland Mike! ❤️❤️
All love and thoughts from Scotland – you are strong and amazing ❤️
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Best wishes for speediest recovery. There are some of the top cancer institutes in the country right here like Moffit. With mutations detected as you mentioned and treatments micromanaged with this newest technology, recovery rates are high there.
And yes, strength in character and surrounded by loving support matters a great deal. Hopefully you and family can let the community know what you need as needs arise and change. Thanks for letting all know.
Mike, you’re excused from All musters. !00% time & attention on recovery: This is OK
I am so, so sorry to hear this. I have been very concerned since Mike has been missing from SPTV. Praying for strength for Mike and your entire family and wisdom for his medical staff to manage his treatment to eradicate this horrendous disease. 🙏 ❤️
Love you Mike. ❤️
Christie, you and Mike and your boys are loved by so many people around the world. We are all sending you so much love and light to defeat this horrible diagnoses, f*cancer?
I want to add my family’s prayers with all the others being offered for a fast and complete healing and recovery. Our prayers are especially for Mike and certainly include the whole family, as well as all of the medical staff. I am very happy to hear that your have found doctors in whom you have lots of confidence, I believe that relationship is very important.
Lifting you up in prayer, with love and support. Have faith!
I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis, though not entirely surprised after hearing your cough. Hopefully your treatment will be successful, especially since they found the markers. That is so encouraging. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
If I can make a recommendation, if allowed on his diet, fresh watermelon and peaches (from glass jars not cans) were my dad’s favorites when he was undergoing chemo. Found through trial and error and input from my fellow nurses.
Best thoughts and wishes for all.
Sending you healthy thoughts and wishing you a smooth recovery. You are so strong you will win this challenge as well ❤️❤️❤️
Dear Mike, so sorry to hear about the health troubles. That is the kind of news one does not want to hear. But there is a silver lining in these clouds. We have a former neighbor that had stage 4 lung cancer. He was not doing well at all. They finally found his cancer was caused by a mutation and he was started on a targeted therapy. In short, it was a miracle. After a few weeks he was able to walk and 3 months later he was back on his bike riding through the neighborhood. Last I saw him his cancer was in full remission.
All of us wish with our full hearts you will experience the same results.
All the best to your and your family.
We’re all crying we love you Mike! We’re here with love, support and prayers 💜
Good luck to you Mike, All the best and wishing you luck in beating this. You are in my thoughts.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, I believe you will recover as you have more strength and determination than most of us!
Hello,
Mike you got this. The good news is that he is out of Scientology, consequently he is in the hands of good prfessional doctors. Think that if he was still inside the cult, this was a death sentence. So, leaving scientology saved his life. !!
Sorry to hear this news. Hopefully he recovers, there is hope! Here are 2 websites with current clinical trials, 1st one is Australian 2nd is US but there are also other website with trials world wide, just in case. This, I assume, is a scary and depressing time. Step up to the fight and f*ck cancer! Big love xx
https://www.australiancancertrials.gov.au/
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/clinical-trials/search
So sorry this is happening to Mike. With his warrior attitude, I’m sure he’ll make a complete recovery! Sending prayers your way.
Mike I was diagnosed with stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma. Get Proton therapy and radiation if possible. I’m 18 year survivor that had less than 7%percent chance.
So sorry to hear this news, Sending healing love and hugs to you all. Mike you are strong and overcome so many things! I’m sure you will fight this off too. With your families support and the massive online community behind you all the way! Much love ❤️
Dear Christie, Mike, and family,
I’ll absolutely keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I was struck by how courageous Mike was when I first watched Scientology and the Aftermath, and then just how kind and personable he was when I started watching SPTV. It brought such a smile to my face when I heard he liked my online user name. It felt like such a huge compliment because of how incredible a person he is.
I’m glad Mike finally has a diagnosis, and it sounds like there is good reason to be optimistic that he will make a full recovery. I hope he feels better soon, and I’m wishing you all the best.
Sending prayers, love and best wishes to Mike, Christie and family. Praying for a speedy recovery. Lots of love.
Mike, as a longtime admirer, I’m heartbroken by this news. But I can’t help thinking what a blessing it is that the life you’ve been able to build for yourself outside Scientology has made it possible for you to meet this challenge with a full arsenal: timely diagnosis; appropriate and effective treatment; the support of a loving circle of family and friends; and the prayers and good wishes of literally millions of people who have watched your brave, inspiring evolution with respect and awe.
Besides, you’re the guy who brought the Church of motherfucking Scientology to its knees; that cancer picked a fight with the wrong SOB.
You’ve got this.
To Mike, Christie and those very precious boys I send you love, hugs and warm fuzzies. My thoughts will be with you everyday as you navigate this new endeavor. One of the highlights of my life was meeting you in the Clearwater meet and greet. You got this Rindah!! 💜💜💜
Best wishes, Mike
Mike you are a true hero in the fullest sense of the word! Be strong 💪 and fight this battle you will win. We feel next to you and your family. Renata & Claudio
Sorry to hear the news. All my best to you Mike and the whole family during this time. It can be a tough time for sure, go into with full knowledge and as little fear as possible.
When I was going through my surgeries for cancerous tumors removed I researched and found The Truth About Cancer by Ty Bollinger (https://thetruthaboutcancer.com/) and Chris Wark (https://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/) to help get more information to help through that time and after. Hoping it can help you and your family.
Thoughts and prayers to you and a speedy recovery.
My thoughts and healing prayers to Mike and his family.
Mike and Christie, my heart goes out to you. Cancer sucks. I am so sorry you are having to endure this after everything else you’ve been through. Love you and pulling for you!
You got this Mike! We love you!
Only a complete idiot would bet against Mike Rinder; he will be victorious every time and against any enemy! I believe in you and your inevitable wellness!
Mike, you and your family are role models for doing what is right and bring redemptive hope to so many. I am very sorry for your struggle and will pray for your full recovery.
So sorry to hear this, but you got this Mike! Stay positive and keep on going, like you always do! Much love…
Mike,
Your whole family will be my prayers, until you are better. You and your family have shown that there’s life after a cult. You mean a lot to many people, for your bravery and strength. This is no difference with this illness. We love you Mike!!! Keep up the fight!!
Thinking of you all <3
There is hope. I’ll pray for Mike and for you and the family. I sincerely appreciate the work he has done.
Sending prayers and good thoughts for you all.
Christie, please open a GOFUND me for Mike.
I continue to send love and light and positive energy
Mike can conquer any storm.
Get well soon Mike!
Sending prayers to Mike and your family.
I am crying my eyes out….We will lift him daily in prayer and are grateful for all of Gods mercies both known and unknown. Much love and many prayers for you Mike. We stand with you and beside you in support.
Best wishes for both of you as Mike deals with this.
Sending hugs and prayers your way.
I will be praying for successful treatments for Mike, and peace for all of you. 🙏❤️
Your entire family are in my ongoing prayers.
John
Yout are certainty in my prayers. You are an exceptional human being and you are needed by countless souls on this earth. Praying for a full recovery fast!
My heartfelt best wishes are with you. I’m sorry for the diagnosis, but the treatment plan is very encouraging. Stay strong!
Sending best wishes to you and your family for a speedy recovery. Cancer is an evil bastard, but you’re a fighter, you faced down a billion dollar cult without blinking, you’ve got this. Thousands of people are rooting for you.
We love you Mike, wishing you a full and speedy recovery and thinking of you and your family all the time xx
Sending all the love and support to you all through this! I am also a cancer survivor due to targeted therapy, so it sounds like he’s in good hands. Blessings to you all while you navigate this.
Mike I’m sending you and the family so much love and strength. I have followed you and your story since I watched the first aftermath . You are a true inspiration and I sincerely wish you so much good health and that the treatment goes as well as it possibly can
Much love
Well wishes and prayers being lifted up!
I will be praying for Mike and the whole family.
Sending Love Light and Prayers for all of you<3
My thoughts and prayers are with Mike and the family and his medical team. I am praying for complete healing and recovery.
I am truly sorry to hear about Mike’s diagnosis. I will be praying for him, along with you and your family, and that he has a complete recovery.
Positive thoughts and prayers for a full recovery!
I’ll be praying for you Mike and your family. Lots of love to you all!
I know first hand how difficult the journey is. Mike is strong and focused. Prayers that the road is level and steady on! Stay strong.
Praying for healing. God bless you and your family as you walk this path.
Best wishes Mike and Christie and family. You have the support and love of a huge community and we wish you success on this journey.
I will keep all of you in my prayers. I believe that good things come to those who are good. I believe Mike is good and gracious man and he stands for so much good in this world. Keep pushing forward and take care of each other. Best wishes!
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Oh my goodness, Christie, what a shock for y’all. As a believer in Jesus, please know that I will be praying for you, Mike, your family and any medical personnel involved in Mike’s care. “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective..” James 5:16b
I will be praying for strength and healing! Thank you for letting us know how to do our part. All love to your family. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Although we’ve just recently met, I will pray that you have continued strength through this difficult process. My prayers are with all of you.
I’m am sending the strongest prayers I know and love to your whole family. We all love and respect you both so much. Thank you for all you’ve done.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Mike is a true warrior, and I have no doubt that he will win this battle. ❤️
Prayers! You got this Mike!!
You are both in my thoughts right now. I wish the very best in Mike’s fight and recovery.
Thank you for letting us all know something so private.
Sending so much light and love your way.
Praying for Mike and your family. Please please watch a documentary called The Magic pill. It investigates the correlation between sugar consumption and cancer. Not a cure by any means but great success stories. Anything is worth a try. Best wishes for you.
I’m actually sobbing. I’m very sorry to hear this. I know if anyone can beat it Mike will. No wonder Aaron has been so emotional. Sending so much love and strength to all xxx
As a cancer survivor, I KNOW you can take on this beast. We all love you so much. We have followed you for so long that we all feel like we know you. You are in all our thoughts as you go through treatment.
Your SP army loves you!!!
Prayers for comfort and strength through this journey.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for Mike and your whole family ❤️
You got this Mike! You will get well again. Keep staying positive. We are all behind you! 💕💕👍🏽. Thanks for sharing the news Christie. Best wishes to you and Mike.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as this journey unfolds. Now is the time to focus on family and recovery. Much love and continued prayers.
I am so sorry to hear this. Mike is a fighter and survivor. So thankful that you are on the right track with the right doctors and treatment. You are ALL in my prayers.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for your family ❤️
Prayers for strength. Much love !!!
You got this! My sister was also diagnosed last week with inoperable throat cancer. We are all fighting this horrible disease together. Sending healthy thoughts to you and peaceful thoughts to you and the family.
Thank-you so much for sharing Christie!!
Somehow I knew that Mike could be dealing with something very serious. As a (retired) rehab therapist I have worked with alot of patients that beat their cancer!! It can & does happen more often than not! Your positive attitude is everything. Sending healing energy Mike’s way for a swift and full recovery!! He is so lucky to have the love & support of his family, friends and the SPTV community that loves him more than words!!
You Got this Mr. Rinder!!! 👌🏼💪🏼🤛🏼👊🏼
Oh no, this is terrible! What a sad news.
Mike, I wish you, and your loved ones, a lot of strength in this difficult time.
Hold on to hope and keep fighting, like we all know you always do.
Much love….
Dearest Mike and Christi and family, please know that my prayers are going up as I type. Support is but a keyboard away. Special hugs from an admirer,,, the bracelet lady Roberta Swanson
Oh Christie my heart sank when I read this. Mike is a strong and resilient man that many of us have been in awe of and he will win this battle also. Love and prayers to you all.
Huge hugs
Praying for you Mike and your family
Praying for full recovery! He can do this! He’s overcome so much in his life – and I believe with all my heart that he will overcome this, too! We all love and admire you, Mike!
Prayers for Mike’s health and primo recovery.
Sending you all the best for a quick recovery. You are an amazing family and your will come through this stronger.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers! Mike will have a huge team of prayer warriors behind him!
Wishing you so much love and strength as you take on this challenge, if anyone has it in them to crush this it’s surely Mike. Love to you all xx
Mike, you and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers. A full recovery for an incredible man is our hope!
I sit here with tears in my eyes hurting for your plight. But please have courage. I’m a cancer survivor as well as my mom. Treatment and positive thinking are key. So so glad you are getting the treatment you need, now for the positive thinking. Believe! You will make it! Love you so much cause you’ve shared so much of yourself. I will pray for you and family. So grateful for all the work you do and will do once you’re better.
tauni_lane
I’m sorry, I don’t see how to reply to the original blog post directly.
My Dad was seen at UCSF and had an amazing surgeon remove part of his esophagus, as well as radiation. He’s (knock wood) 2 years out, 80 years old, doing well now. The UCSF surgeon is a leader in this type of procedure. I hope Mike is looking outside of his home area. He and his family are in my thoughts.
ML to you guys. ❤️🙏🏼
Mike is in my thoughts and prayers. He has lifted up so many and now we lift HIM up with our love and support.
I can’t add anything substantial to what has already been said except that if you want to know how people feel about you (and Christie), all you have to do is look here.
It’s a testament to the effectiveness of the journey you set yourself on when you walked away in London. Your purpose has been to bring good people together, and nobody else could have done it.
You have every right to feel hopeful about your treatment Mike. Cancer therapy has come such a long way in just the last 5-10 years. It helps greatly that you have faith in your oncologist. Having all of the prayer warriors that you clearly have is also huge and offers additional help in getting you through your treatment plan. We are here as long as you need us. Keep the faith.
Marcia
Mike, you are already defeating the Scn cancer and you will do the same with this one. Showing the way to thousands and making you even stronger. Best wishes from Spain
Mike, you’ve made a profound difference in my life. Words cannont express how much I admire and respect you.
And, yes, you’re a fighter, but more importantly, you’re an understanderer.
What I mean by that is that you are someone who doesn’t just blindly fight. First, you make sure that you know what it really is that you’re going to fight, and why fighting it is necessary, , and then from this foundation of real understanding come your ideas and strategic plans.
With a great deal of self-honesty you get right to the heart of the matter, and then you act, or react.
It is that commitment to integrity and self-honesty at the base of your nature that is your great strength and which fuels your persistance on a given course.
We love you, Mike. You’re surrounded with love and with respect and admiration. I know that you’re a modest man but I also know you’ll understand when I ask that you please Fill yourself up completely with this love coming at you from all directions. Fill yourself up with it, totally.
You’ve lifted us for so long; let us lift you now.
We know that whatever you do will be the right thing.
Couldn’t say it better Aquamarine .
There is power in numbers , all the prayers and positive energy coming your way Mike , will carry you safely through this difficult time.
So much gratitude and love for who you are and what you do for so many.
And strenght and love to Christie .