"Women agonize...over cancer; we take as a personal threat the lump in every friend's breast."
- Martha Weinman Lear, Heartsounds
Yesterday I attended a Luncheon & Fashion Show put on by St.Jude Medical Center called "A Walk Among the Stars." The models, aka "Stars," were all cancer survivors and among them was my dear friend Kari. I blogged about her story 1 1/2 years ago and am so proud to say that she is cancer free! Kari, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 29, strutted her stuff down the runway with men and women, young and old, each with their own personal story of survival. The positive energy and joy in the room was contagious! What a wonderful reminder of how precious life is and how blessed we are to have family and friends who love and support us through it all. We all know someone who is battling breast cancer, has survived breast cancer or who has passed away from it. Please leave a comment in honor of that person (or people) by leaving their name. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so please remember to "feel your boobies" on a regular basis! Take care of yourself and spread the word to your fellow "sisters". We all need to look out for ourselves and for one another because life is too precious not to! xoxo - Julie
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Carlo (still battling, had two major surgeries, he is my BFF hubby), Danielle (my Mum Fighting Leukemia), Sebastien (young fella, passed away but not from cancer), Patricia (breast cancer survivor), Bernadette (lost her battle), Bethe (breast cancer survivor)...
ReplyDeleteSending all of them strong toughts and love.
Great awareness post!! Love the Pink!
ReplyDeleteLaDena Johnson, Kari Lingo, Cori Garthoff, Aunt Alvina
ReplyDeleteYes for breast cancer awareness month!! This is for Lisa, a courageous survivor, and for Stephanie, who fought a long, hard battle and is now at peace. We miss you Stephanie.
ReplyDeleteHi, Julie! My name is Carol and I'm interior designer in Brazil. I came here to tell you that I loved your blog, it's so romantic! If you want to know mine is www.blogcarolcarneiro.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteKiss: Carol
sounds like an inspiring event. love your pink montage.
ReplyDeleteThank you SO MUCH for all these inspiring images in one place! I checked my boobies earlier this week.
ReplyDeleteMy mom, Martha Hitzel, who lost her 18 month battle with breast cancer July 16th of this year.
ReplyDeleteReally wonderful rooms!!! It is so important that we fight for this aweful cancer. My mother won over it in 2005. I am so afraid after that...
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that pink bathtub!!
ReplyDeletegreat post, babe!
ReplyDeleteall the PINKNESS drew me in.
ReplyDeletei loved the rooms, and the use of the colors.
great post.
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great post julie! The pink bathtub is simply divine!! xoxo
ReplyDeletePink is so perfect. And it's even more perfect now that it's for a good cause!
ReplyDeleteBetsy
Thank you for this post. From one recently diagnosed with breast cancer. It is comforting to know that others care.
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