Dear friends and family,
I will be participating in the Pink & Teal Challenge again this year on Mother's Day Weekend for 3 reasons:
1. To show my support for breast and gynecologic cancer survivors here in my community.
2. To raise funds for these heroes, by proudly representing the Breast Cancer Coalition.
3. To honor the memory of my mom, a two-time survivor.
May 1st marks my 20-year "cancerversary," the date I received the unwanted and frightening diagnosis: "You have breast cancer." I immediately contacted the Breast Cancer Coalition where I received support and valuable tools to help me on my treatment journey and beyond. I remain so grateful to the organization and continue to support them where I can. This is a way I can help them continue to provided vital programs and services, at no charge, to those diagnosed with breast or gyn cancer. Jim and I will be walking again this year, as we have for the past 18 years. it is also a way to honor my Mom, a two-time breast cancer survivor, who we lost last year. Mom loved supporting this event and organization.
In case you don’t already know, the Breast Cancer Coalition changes the lives of those touched by a breast or gynecologic cancer diagnosis through their 4 pillars: Research, Education, Support and Advocacy.
They have committed nearly $1 million to researching causes, prevention, and a cure for breast cancer since 2003. They provide almost 900 hours of support and educational groups for breast and gyn survivors annually, at no cost to them.* They advocate for legislation that benefit survivors at all levels of government.
Thank you for your consideration - I personally appreciate it, and other survivors do too.
Sincerely,
Cindy
P.S. If you'd like to learn more about the great work the Breast Cancer Coalition does, check out their website, give them a follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
*If you or someone you know has been touched by a breast or gynecologic cancer diagnosis, and is in need of Coalition services, please contact the Breast Cancer Coalition here.
