LIVESTRONG Day
Today has been designated LIVESTRONG Day by the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
http://www.livestrong.org
All across the country, thousands of people will be working to raise awareness of an issue that has affected too many of us- Cancer..
Three out of every four American families will have at least one family member diagnosed with cancer.
I lost my mother just over seven months ago. Some days it seems like yesterday. Other days it seems forever ago. The pain is still very real, as is the anger, and the fear.
Since December of 2004, I have met so many people whose lives have been affected by cancer. Sadly, many have died along the way... Too many.
We have to make changes so our sons and daughters
and grandchildren and great-grandchildren won't have to live in fear.
Talk to your state representative.
Talk to your doctor.
Make a donation.
Run a marathon.
Walk for a cure.
Examine your breasts.
Examine your testicles.
Get a colonoscopy or a mammogram or both.
Remind your parents, your kids, your neighbors.
Wear a teal or pink ribbon or a yellow bracelet.
Light a candle and say a prayer.
Just do something.............
TOGETHER we can make a difference and LIVESTRONG.....................................
http://www.livestrong.org
All across the country, thousands of people will be working to raise awareness of an issue that has affected too many of us- Cancer..
Three out of every four American families will have at least one family member diagnosed with cancer.
I lost my mother just over seven months ago. Some days it seems like yesterday. Other days it seems forever ago. The pain is still very real, as is the anger, and the fear.
Since December of 2004, I have met so many people whose lives have been affected by cancer. Sadly, many have died along the way... Too many.
We have to make changes so our sons and daughters
and grandchildren and great-grandchildren won't have to live in fear.
Talk to your state representative.
Talk to your doctor.
Make a donation.
Run a marathon.
Walk for a cure.
Examine your breasts.
Examine your testicles.
Get a colonoscopy or a mammogram or both.
Remind your parents, your kids, your neighbors.
Wear a teal or pink ribbon or a yellow bracelet.
Light a candle and say a prayer.
Just do something.............
TOGETHER we can make a difference and LIVESTRONG.....................................
posted by jsdaughter at 11:08 PM
7 Comments:
I am so sorry for your loss and for your first Mother’s Day without your mom. I lost my mom to uterine cancer last year and can relate to what you write on many levels.
Prayers are with you. I echo your message on fighting harder against cancer. My mom went undiagnosed for over a year when she first got her cancer – a 2nd opinion could have spared her life. She trusted her doctor, the doctor missed the many signs.
Maybe our stories will help others. Hugs to you – I’m so very sorry for your loss. I’m glad you decided to keep writing… you are a good writer and your message can save lives.
Good advice, here from Michele's this morning.
Sorry about your loss... I have a scheduled mammography in two weeks. A dear friend just lost her 46-yr old brother because of colon cancer. Thanks for the link and your words. And the visit to my blog via Michele's.
what a strong post. i wear my pink "sharing the promise" bracelet daily. my family knows all to well the horrors of cancer.
i am sorry for your loss, but proud that you carry your message of hope to others!
michele sent me
I have an appointment with a gynaecologist this week to check out some growths on my ovaries....
Too close for comfort.....
But I admire your bravery and know your mum would be proud too.
cq
Michele sent me
I am glad I stopped. I never knew the statistics of ovarian cancer vs. breast cancer. Thank you for giving me the knowledge.
Here from Michele's.
You continue to amaze me with your strength of spirit.
Your words bring comfort to all who read them.
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