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October is especially important for me because it’s a time when I see so many people come together for a cause that has personally impacted me so deeply. People have been recognizing National Breast Cancer Awarenss Month for nearly 20 years but in recent years the outpouring of support for raising breast cancer awareness during October has been truly amazing!
As an Ambassador and co-chair of Circle of Promise, a Susan G. Komen for …read more

The Breast Cancer 3-Day Series benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure is visiting 14 cities across the US this year. 60 miles over the course of 3 days. When you participate, you get food, beverages, showers, entertainment, tents for sleeping. Not to mention the fellowship of other survivors, caregivers and philanthropic walkers in support of the cuase. Check this out:

Check out the 2008 schedule and register at one of the following locations:

Chicago (August 8-10)
Boston (August 15-15)
Cleveland (August 22-24)
San Francisco Bay Area (September 5-7)
Seattle (September 12-14)
Twin Cities (September 19-21)
Detroit, Michigan (September 26-28)
Washington, DC (October4 17-19)
Philadelphia (October 17-19)
Atlanta (October 24-26)
Tampa Bay …read more

Back in May I announced the affiliation between Susan G. Komen for the Cure and American Airlines — their Miles for the Cure program — do you remember? (If not, here’s the link to that original post.)
Today it was announced that:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R), the
world’s largest breast cancer organization, has received more than $600,000
in donations from American Airlines’ “Miles for the Cure” campaign.
They also announced they are continuing the campaign this year until $1 million is raised. Sweet.
I’ve always liked American Airlines. I’ve liked their consistency, their prestigiousness, their reward program … to me, this is one …read more

Did you know that approximately 5 to 10 percent of breast cancers are due to heredity? The majority of women with breast cancer have no known significant family history or other known risk factors.

(Source: Komen)

Children of parents with breast cancer have such special, fragile needs. They carry a weight on their shoulders that no child should have to bear. They are anxious, sad, frightened … fearful they’ll suffer a loss, worried their parent will feel pain, scared they won’t be taken care of. Kids in families touched by cancer need a fun summer experience way more than the kid next door.
But unless the kid in the next bunk also has a parent with cancer, camp might not be what the doctor ordered. That’s what makes camps with professionals trained to meet their delicate needs …read more

Did you know that the five-year survival rate for breast cancer, when caught early before it spreads beyond the breast, is now 98 percent? (It was 74 percent in 1982!)
(Source: Susan G. Komen for the Cure)

Did you know that …
The most proven and significant risk factors for getting breast cancer are being female and getting older.
(Source: Susan G. Komen for the Cure)

Today was a Pinkalicious Day for me and my daughter. Pinkalicious the Musical came to Connecticut in support of the cause and you know we were all over that!
Have you not heard of the book by Elizabeth Kahn and Victoria Kahn? Well, here’s a synposis:
“Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe — a dream come true for this pink-loving enthusiast. But when her hue goest too far, can Pinkalicious figure out a way to get …read more