On Being The Santa Of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 31, 2008 by Karen Lynch
Filed under Women's Health
Earlier this month, on Day Seven of the Pink Ribbon Review BCAM Giveaway to be specific, a Pink Ribbon Reader told me I was the Santa of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
To this day, that comment brings such a smile to my face (thank you, Leslie). Because when I think about how much of my time, money, heart and soul I put into this blog over the past month (31 giveaways, 38 winners!) I also think about the reward of giving and how much I got back in return. You’ve all give me such great feedback and I thank you for spurring me on that way!
I think the real Santa was onto something. It was an honor to don a pink hat and follow his lead.
Thank you, Pink Ribbon Readers, for an amazing month. Thank you for helping to spread awareness about early detection, supporting companies that make products that benefit our cause, and showing the world that the pink ribbon makes a difference in the lives of survivors.
Let’s try to keep the true spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness Month alive all year long, shall we?
(Image: Courtesy of Ana on flickr — I love this shot!)
Well, I will tell you again that I am a breast cancer survivor and have been here every day, to enter and to view other comments, Being the Santa of Breast Cancer Month is truly what you are, and I want you to know how good it feels for me to see caring people like you to focus on and try to help others, understand and comprehend this monster disease, thanks for a job well done, you truly are a treasure.
That’s so great that someone made you smile Karen – I know you have no idea the smiles you have brought to your readers. Thank YOU for keeping up with this blog. Thank YOU for the 31 giveaways, if for no other reason that to bring some great cause related marketing to our attention.
You go girl! Great job and I had a lot of fun. Take care, Cindi
Thank you so much and I must say – You look lovely in pink!
Santa Karen ~ Your reader, Leslie, coundn’t have given you a better name…You like lovely in pink by the way !!
I came to this site at the tail end, but spend some time going back to your posts over the month, and I’m so inspired by what you’ve done and all you’ve given. You truely are a blessing to all…an Angel !
Thank you again for a wonderful win (the beautiful necklace !),
Cathy Cook
Hey! That’s me! *hehehehe* Thanks for using my picture.
Wow! You really are the Santa of Breast Cancer Month! Here’s wishing you another wonderful year next year as well.
*cheers*
Dear Santa Karen, that was me that made that comment and I feel HONORED that you remembered, and remarked on it! Honestly, it is better than winning one of your lovely gifts! My Precious Mom who passed away 2 years ago at the age of 83 had breast cancer back in 1976 and I have had a few breast tumors removed and am watched very closely. YOU are a precious woman, and I THANK you for what you do to raise BC Awareness! You are an ANGEL!