World Ovarian Cancer Day

Share this graphic with the world!  May 8th!

Inspiration

We all need a little pick me up from time to time.  Here are two great stories about cancer, hope, love and fighting back!

1. This video was made by a few students at my school in honor of a student we lost to a brain tumor late last summer: (grr, Blogger won't let me embed this one)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe5GYjqLLX4

2. This is a great story about a young couple given the dreaded "deadline" and how the help of perfect strangers makes dreams come true!  Small world moments.

http://shine.yahoo.com/love-sex/bride-with-breast-cancer-has-dream-wedding--planned-by-the-internet-163234183.html

Happy Tuesday!

He's Still Going Strong!

Dave Brown who started walking last month across the country in an effort to raise awareness for Ovarian cancer is still walking strong!

Follow his progress, read his thoughts, and enjoy his journey through his blog found here.

Donate to his cause here!

GO DAVE!!!

Go Hillary!

Last year I had the privilege of meeting my Community Manager from the American Cancer Society for the Relay for Life I was chairing.  Her name is Hillary and she is an amazing cancer survivor.  Here is her story.  Listen to it, read it, share it.  She is awesome and I am so glad to call her a friend.

http://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer/hillary-gozigian-an-ovarian-and-endometrial-cancer-survivor-at-age-23-7012.aspx

I've Done It!

I made the appointment for my mastectomy tattoo consultation.  April 27th, 6pm!  Nervous!  Pictures to follow once the work is done (maybe, still concerned that pics might risk my teaching job).

Local Inspiration

It made my morning to hear about a local man walking in his late wife's honor to raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer.  He has walked miles with thousands more miles to go.  I wish I could join him on his crusade as it is my own.

You can read all about this amazing man here:
Man Walks to Raise Cancer Awareness

My challenge to all of my faithful readers and passer-byers: Do something this month to raise awareness.  Paint your nails teal, dye your hair, post  and share "silent symptoms" on FaceBook, join a race/walk, or donate to a charity the works for Ovarian Cancer Awareness. 

On March 1st  2009 my mother passed away from Ovarian Cancer.  I too want to honor her, her fight, and her impact on myself and this world.  Do something NOW.

Help Me!!

Friends: I'm trying to secure activities and entertainment for the Clarksburg Relay for Life May 18th. If you are a consultant, in a band or sell a skill (face painting, henna, massage) please message me ASAP! The American Cancer Society offers great incentives for in kind donations. Thanks!