This has been a tough year when it comes to loss. I just found out today that yet another wonderful friend, Cyndi Wenck, passed away from breast cancer. In September, I lost another dear friend Ashley. In July, Evan Mattingly (who was featured in my book) died. In December, it was my close friend Nevine. And [...]
With October approaching, I’ve been thinking about what breast cancer organization to support. There are so many! I’ve become disillusioned with Komen, given their questionable marketing relationships and relatively low percentage of funds going to research. I wanted to find an organization that is aggressive about finding a cure. I recently had the opportunity to [...]
If you’ve been following my blog regularly, you’ll remember some posts about three Cincinnati and Dayton-area women who participated in the Scar Project, a powerful photo exhibit featuring young breast cancer survivors. The beautiful and unflinching Pulitzer-Prize -nominated show is finally coming to Cincinnati, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, with proceeds benefiting the Pink Ribbon Girls. Today’s [...]
See Kris Carr and help support breast cancer survivors at the Crazy Sexy Luncheon! I remember browsing the cancer section of Joseph Beth Booksellers when I was first diagnosed with a metastases and coming across the book, Crazy Sexy Cancer, by Kris Carr. At the time, I really needed a laugh and some guidance on how [...]
Today is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Last week I talked with the president of Metavivor, a group that is trying to raise funds and awareness of metastatic breast cancer. I was shocked to learn that only 1 percent of the nation’s cancer research budget goes to metastatic breast cancer. If you are seeking ways to support [...]
