On December 7, 2005 the Mustang Family lost a teacher, a mentor, and a friend. Former Physical Education teacher Florence Morodomi passed away in her fight with cancer.

        Ms. Mo, as she is known as, was first diagnosed with the two forms of cancer on Sept 30, 2002 in Children's Cal Pacific Hospital when symptoms of heavy fatigue caused her to seek professional aid. In the six months following the diagnosis, Moridomi underwent chemotherapy. Her ability to eat was lost, and she experienced extreme weakness and mental stress. In addition to the chemotherapy, she had several surgeries in order to remove tumors, scrape out cancerous tissue, and one hysterectomy was performed. Following the months of chemotherapy, Moridomi went on vacation and returned to begin radiation therapy 45 minutes per day, for 45 dives. After the therapy Moridomi was able to transition back into work and daily life. According to Moridomi, her hospital bills within those few months of treatment easily reached over $100,000. Without her medical insurance treatment for her cancer would have been close to impossible.

        On March 14, 2005, a two and a half centimeter tumor was discovered on her liver and the nodules of her lungs.

        " My concern rests with other students who have fought cancer, have relatives, family and friends who have fought cancer," Moridomi said." Don't be afraid of the disease. With today's technology and medications, your survival rate is much, much higher.

        A memorial service for Ms. Mo will be held Sunday, December 11th at 11am at the SGI SF Culture Center, 2450-17th Street (At Potrero Hill) SF, CA 94110. 415.255.6007. Per Ms. Mo's wishes, please do not wear black to the service. This is intended as a celebration, not a mourning.

        Lincoln High School will hold its own memorial service open to everyone in the Lincoln High School Auditorium on Thursday, December 15th at 1:30pm. The auditorium is located on Quintara at 24th Avenue.
Lincoln High School will also be the host of Flo's Celebration Party in the South Gymnasium located on 24th Avenue and Rivera. Flo wanted for all her friends and family to celebrate her life in her favorite way: lots of food, lots of dancing, and lots of shared memories. Come with a happy spirit and uplifting energy to honor her. No Crying Allowed !!!

        A scholarship fund has been created in honor of Flo's most important asset in life….her kids!!! This scholarship will be given to select recipients to assist in college expenses. Checks may be made payable to Lincoln High School and sent C/o Ronald Pang, 2162-24th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116.

        Information for all these events are available online at www.msmo.org. Messages for the family may also be left via this website.

        Some information for this article taken from Jiro McKinnis' article for the ALHS Lincoln Log on March 2005. The full article can be seen here.