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Leisure’s Role in Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Unless you live under a rock, you know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Do you know someone: a friend, colleague or family member who has been diagnosed with breast cancer?
I do. Way too many.
Do you know someone: a friend, colleague or family member who has died as a result of breast cancer?
I have. Way too many.
We are surrounded by images of pink ribbons promoting the fight against breast cancer in the world of leisure. From the National Football League where players wear pink towels, shoe laces, socks and other uniform accessories, to people wearing pink clothing, or sporting pink ribbons on their cars (and windsurf sails).
“Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide and the second-most common cancer overall. In 2015, an estimated 231,840 cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. alone. So no matter who you are or where you live, understanding breast cancer is important. But the most important thing to know is this: a diagnosis is not a death sentence. Breast cancer can be treated.”
The Susan G. Komen organization is instrumental world-wide in fundraising efforts for the research and prevention of breast cancer, as well as the advocacy and support for those afflicted.
Susan G. Komen and other cancer awareness programs continually strive to bring fundraising opportunities to communities in the form of events. These events take the form of fun-runs and walks, bicycle and motorbike rides, church events, and concerts, to name a few. Volunteering at a fundraising event is also a form a leisure.
“Whether you’re a golfer, a bowler, a chef or a runner, there’s a Komen event for you.”
Years ago, my daughter, LAM, lost her step-mother to breast cancer. LAM wanted to honor her step-mother and help raise funds for research and prevention by doing a walk for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event traditionally held in April. She asked me to join her.
I did.
And the 10,000 breast cancer survivors and their families?
Happily, that day, I walked alongside way too many.
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Beautiful share Terri. You’re such an inspiration. 🙂
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Oh, thanks, Deb!
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Thank you for continuing to create awareness on this important topic, Terri. Breast cancer claims far too many lives. Our combined efforts (awareness building, prevention, fundraising, research….) do make a huge difference.
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Your welcome, Donna. Every little bit helps!
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Thanks for keeping us aware of the message of breast cancer awareness month. It is easy to ignore all the pink ribbons, but the problem is not solved and we all continue to be affected by someone with breast cancer.
I love your pink background!
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Thanks, Michele, it’s a message we can all wrap ourselves around, all year long, not just in October. Cancer doesn’t care what month it strikes 😦
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Great share Terri so important to raise awareness. I had a scare a while back but turned out to be non cancerous cysts. Does make you realise how delicate we are, breast awareness is so crucial as are mammograms.
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Thanks, Marje and so glad to hear yours was a false alarm. I just went in for my mammo this week!
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Hi Terri, yes indeed. Not a pleasant thing to do but so important. Hope all is well. 🙂
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A great post, Terri. Breast cancer is a very scary reality.
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Indeed it is, Robbie, thank you for reading!
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We all know someone who has had breast cancer. I am grateful for the events and publicity it gets each October. Awareness can only help everyone- whether through raising funds for research or inspiring someone to get a mammogram.
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This is a much better answer to breast cancer awareness that the Set the tatas free thing xx
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Terri, I lost my mum to breast cancer and my daughter and I take part in a run each Mother’s Day. Such a lovely way for you to help fight this terrible disease. Thank you for sharing with us and linking up with us at #AnythingGoes.
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Oh Sue, I’m so very sorry to hear that. These runs and events are so important in the fight!
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Terri, thanks for putting the Pin to this post in The Pinterest Game. Good luck.
Kathleen
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I’ve heard that breast cancer affects one out of every eight women. That is “way too many”, so I think whatever we can each individually do to raise awareness and help in whatever way we can is a good thing. Thanks for sharing. ~Paula R #BlogShareLearn
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yes, the odds are terrible. Thank you for stopping by!
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Thank you so much for spreading awareness and walking the walk, not just talking the talk. Thank you for sharing this on my linky #BlogShareLearn.
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Thanks Terri, for walking and paying tribute to this mighty fight. Also for sharing it on Fridays Blog Booster Party #27
I love the new look of your site, very nice.
Kathleen
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Thank you, Kathleen!
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Thank you for sharing! My former coworker has been going through chemo since July. Prayers of hope for all who is fighting. Prayers of safety for all who survived.
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My prayers to your friend and for you who are helping and supporting her!
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Thank you!
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It’s a very beautiful idea, Terri. I commend you for posting and also for joining your daughter. I also know way too many people who had or still have cancer.
I’m currently accompanying a friend to chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Thanks for posting, my friend.
Xxx
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And, Lucile, that in itself–you accompanying a friend to chemo–is what is beautiful!
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It’s the minimum I can do, Terri. I wish I could do more.
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It is great they have a breast cancer awareness month because I believe it saves a lot of women. One year I went to get my mammogram and they found something unusual (turned out to be nothing) but my friend at work decided she needed to go get a mammogram because of my situation and turned out she had breast cancer. I kinda sorta saved her life.
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We hear this all the time! Glad you went. I’m supposed to go next week!
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I wish you the very best of luck!!
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Breast cancer has robbed off the happiness of many women worldwide. It gives me joy when I read about the fight against this deadly disease. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for your comment Joel!
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Breast cancer had taken and continues to take its toal
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