October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I have intimate knowledge of this disease, it's no joke. BougieMom is a two-time breast cancer survivor for over fifteen years. Early detection, aggressive cutting-edge treatment and diligent follow-up aided in her recovery and survival. Basically, she kicked cancer's ass and said, "NOW who wants some?!" We send up multiple prayers for her continued good health.
If you are able, please donate directly to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or the Pink Ribbon store (icon on the right sidebar). Close to 200,000 women a year are diagnosed with breast cancer. That is one out of every eight women in this country!
Take a moment this month to raise your glass up not only for survivors like my brilliant mother but also for the unfortunate 40,000 women a year who die from this insidious disease. Raise 'em up for the Cure, ya'll.
10 comments:
Wow, congrats to BougieMom! Definitely - glasses up!
Amen for BougieMom.
My mom's best friend died from breast cancer, but one of my aunts beat it twice like your mom. Both Cosmos raised!
Kudos to BougieMom! My mother lost her mother and oldest sister to breast cancer before I was born, and my other grandmother has been battling it since I was a child. My family definitely knows it's effect. I urge everyone to make some kind of contribution to help find a cure. You never know who you'll be helping!
Glasses up!
wow to your mom :)
Made a donation though I'm sure they have no idea who BougieMom is! Well, congrats to her
I'm raising my Shirley Temple up and thanking the Lord. Now I'm pouring a little out for those who didn't survive. Got to keep fighting and praying.
Glad you are okay, my best friend (girl) from high school was diagnosed at age 29! She is in the battle now. Thanks for bringing attention. Your blog is the truth
My aunt passed away at 46 with breast cancer so yes - thank you for representing!
thank you, I'll keep a good thought for your friend
Thanks everybody for the kind words for BougieMom and for those who made donations in the name of "BougieMom" today, it's greatly appreciated!
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