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Breast Cancer Awareness Month | When it’s OK to say bOObies in public

by Laura on October 15, 2009

As most of us already know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Pink Ribbons are everywhere! So…we decided to try and provide a little context to what this whole breast cancer hullabaloo is about. (’cause its not just an excuse to say “boobies” and “tatas” !!)

The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) Organization

The NBCAM was founded in 1985 by AstraZeneca with the purpose of promoting breast cancer awareness, sharing information on the disease, and providing better access to screening services (mammograms). They also placed an emphasis on encouraging mammograms as the most valuable tool in the fight against breast cancer. Reason being….early detection is crucial! Their website (www.nbcam.org) has some great resources, including how to find a Mammography Center in your area.

The Pink Ribbon

The most common symbol we see for breast cancer awareness is the Pink Ribbon. They are widely used to demonstrate our support for women (and men) who have Breast Cancer, and were first handed out by the Susan G. Komen Foundation in 1991 at the Race for the Cure in New York City. The ribbon started to become well known a few years later when editor-in-chief of Self magazine, Alexandra Penney placed the pink ribbon on her NBCAM issue of Self Magazine & enlisted Evelyn Lauder of Estee Lauder to distribute them at Estee Lauder Counters. Over the years, we have seen this pink ribbon displayed in all shapes and styles:

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Shambhala Mountain Center hosts “The Courageous Women and Fearless Living Retreat”

Alternative Therapies

Shambhala Mountain Center, the name alone brings an air of peace and tranquility; a welcoming place where Buddhist spirituality is brought to our modern lives in hopes of conscious awakening and ultimate enlightenment. For close to forty years, this 600 acre Colorado mountain valley center has represented one of the basic truths of Buddhism: that people can be profoundly open to the wisdom of the present moment. In accordance with ancient tradition, Shambhala Mountain Center seeks to create an enlightened society where it is understood that humans inherently possess wisdom, compassion and goodness. The Center also boasts hundreds of expert led programs on Buddhist meditation, yoga, and contemplative disciplines.

Each year, Shambhala Mountain Center reaches out to a very special and beautiful group of people, women who have been touched by cancer. On August 26, 2009, women around the world are invited to the inspiring and life changing fourth annual Courageous Women and Fearless Living Retreat.

Shambhala Mountain Center’s team understands the burdens and hardships of cancer; it is an experience that can take the mind and body captive, leaving the victim feeling helpless. They know this invasive disease can be traumatic for earth’s nurturing life givers, so much so that it leads them to question their uniqueness as a woman and who they once knew to be.

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“Charlie’s Angel” Farrah Fawcett Dies at 62

Celebrities

Farrah Fawcett, 62, lost her battle with anal cancer today, Thursday June 25 farrah-fawcett-hair , 2009. Diagnosed in 2006, Fawcett spent the last 3 years fighting for her life with both conventional and alternative treatments.

Fawcett was known as a high-spirited 70’s icon with hair that most women have tried tirelessly to attain. She has been recognized for her roles in “The Burning Bed”, “The Guardian” and of course the notorious “Charlie’s Angels”. MSNBC recently released a heart wrenching documentary that portrayed the late actress’s struggle while fighting cancer. It showed her with an indescribable admiration for life and a strength that can never be forgotten. Today Fawcett is herself an angel.

Unfortunately, her cancer took a turn for the worse; however, Fawcett died in the presence of those who loved her. A “Barbara Walters Special” with Ryan O’Neal, her long time partner and others close to Fawcett was scheduled to air Friday at 10 p.m. but has been moved to tonight at 10, according to a report in New York’s Daily News.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Fawcett’s family. Wishing them strength during this difficult time.

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Central Florida Chrome Angels ride for Breast Cancer

Events

Bikes at the Chrome Angels Pink Ribbon breast cancer event

Bikes, Bikes and more Bikes!

We recently participated in the 6th Annual Pink Ribbons for Life event in our hometown of Orlando, Florida. It was held by The Chrome Angels of Central Florida, an independent motorcycle riding association made up of women brought together by their love of riding and their desire to make a positive impact in the community. Their primary goal is to support breast cancer research and to help victims.

Sunday, January 18th at 11:30 in the morning, hundreds of bikers on an array of different motorcycles spilled into the parking lot. They came in shifts that began at 4 seperate locations, all riding for one reason…to raise money for breast cancer research!

The venue where the Angels held their breast cancer event.

Yeehaaw!!!

There was some great local country music, fabulous BBQ food, awareness exhibits, art, raffles, a silent auction, and some very awesome games. One game in particular, Laura Savageau (one of our fabulous volunteers) and I participated in. It involved the women putting a blindfold on and a plunger between their legs and the men putting toilet paper between their legs. Then the girls had to jump to us, hook the TP onto the plunger using no hands and hop back to the other side with it…Wow! Well, I don’t know if we should be overly proud to announce this but we won!! Got a gift certificate to eat some more BBQ to prove it.

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Grafton Roll, an Old Dream from a Young Inspiration

Events

Grafton and Dlynn Roll

At our first Know Cancer Community Awareness Fair, we partnered with the most informative and influential Cancer Organizations to heighten cancer awareness in Orlando…our home! The day was filled with live music, tasty treats, and raffle giveaways, all to raise money for the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute. At the event, a young man named Grafton Roll approached us asking if he could read a speech that he wrote. His speech was originally done as a school assignment to honor Martin Luther King with a work inspired from King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Since his mother has battled cancer twice (Lymphoma), he chose to write his speech on the eradication of the disease.

When Grafton delivered this speech at the event in front of hundreds of people…everyone stopped to listen. Know Cancer thanks Grafton and his family for their commitment and support…and for allowing us to share his speech with our community. Without further a due…

I Have a Dream

I say to you today, my fellow race, that there is a problem. This problem is as old as life itself. This problem causes hundreds of thousands of deaths every year. It crushes families and kills friends.

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