What It's All About

So, I'm sitting here watching my daughter play and I can't help but think of all the Moms who can't.  All those Moms that lost their fight with breast cancer.  It just breaks my heart to think that any child should have to grow up without a parent.  That's why we have to end this disease!

I believe that finding the cure for breast cancer is an achievable goal.  It will take work (a LOT of work) but, we CAN and WILL defeat it.  Every one of us can play a role in the beating of breast cancer and there are several different ways we can do this.

The first and by far the most IMPORTANT thing all of us can do is focus on breast cancer awareness.  Look up the facts on breast cancer.  Learn your risk factors.  Look into your family's medical history.  And please, CHECK YOURSELF!  The earlier breast cancer is detected, the easier treatment will be.  PLEASE do a breast self exam AT LEAST once a month.  Be familiar with your breasts and know what's normal for you.  No one knows your body better than you do.  And spread your knowledge of breast cancer to those you care about.

Another important role you can play is participating in a walk such as the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure.  The 3-Day is an AMAZING cause.  So many men and women participate in this walk every year in several cities whether it be by walking or crewing.

The walkers (which is what I am) commit to raising a minimum of $2,300.  They raise that money by holding fundraisers, asking for donations or some combination of the two.  If they raise the minimum, they will then walk 60 miles over the course of 3 days.  They will camp out for 2 nights in a village of pink tents.  And they do all of this for you.  All their sweat, tears and blisters are to help fight breast cancer for everyone.

The people who crew are also extraordinary people.  They are the backbone of the walk.  Without them, none of it would be possible.  While people who crew don't have a minimum to raise, they can still raise a good amount of money but, their big role is to support the walkers.  They do this in many different ways whether it be medical help, helping with food and drinks or just by offering moral support.  They run all the pit stops along the walkers route and they are GREATLY appreciated.  The crew members also camp out for 2 nights.

And finally, another AMAZING way you could help in in the fight against breast cancer is by supporting a 3-Day participant (such as myself) with a donation.  All the money donated goes right to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  Your contribution will help men and women get treatment who otherwise might not be able to.  It will also go towards research for finding the cure for breast cancer.  Also, keep in mind that walkers have to raise a MINIMUM of $2,300 in order to walk so, EVERY donation helps!

So please, won't you support me?  Just click on my 3-Day Donation Site link above and help me make it possible for more children to grow up without losing a parent to this horrible disease.  Help me make it possible for them to see a cure in their lifetime.

Once again, thanks for your time AND your generosity!