I'm Walking - Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure

This year October 22nd, I have decided to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.  In the previous years I have donated and supported friends and family who walked.  This year I decided to get up off my lazy duff and to it myself. This one is for you mom!


My mom suffered from her early teens with cancer.  She had her share of chemotherapy and radiation treatments up until the day she passed away.  Of all the different types of cancers that she had to endure, I believe that breast cancer was the hardest for her to deal with as a woman.  She had a double mastectomy and it seemed to affect her overall outlook on life.  At the time they did not have the surgical procedures for implants and she ended up having to wear jelled inserts, and these made her more self-conscious.  My mom passed when she was in her early 30's.  I was just 11 years old and I miss her terribly.  This year and for every year that I am able to participate.............I am walking for my mom and all the other courageous women who have suffered or are suffering from breast cancer.


The greatest risk factors for breast cancer are being female and growing older. Breast cancer knows no boundary, be it age, gender, socio-economic status or geographic location. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. That's one in eight within your company, school and organization!


The key to survival is early detection. Three simple steps for early detection are regular mammograms, clinical exams and breast self-exams. And, remember, breast cancer affects more than just the patient; friends and family need support too.


If you would like to help me with my goal please follow the link to my Personal Page.  

Milano Supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure

My mom had breast cancer in her late 20's and ended up having double mastectomy.   Unfortunately her cancer was not caught in time and it spread throughout her body.  She passed away at a young age and is terribly missed.  Thanks to the Susan G. Komen foundation for being committed to making a difference in the lives of of the women who are diagnosed with cancer and the cancer survivors.  We can all make a difference and Pepperidge Farm has stepped up in a big way.

This month Pepperidge Farms is giving back and making donations to Susan G. Komen For The Cure.  How can you help?  It is easy.  Every time someone posts a personal Milano Moment on Milano's Facebook Page in October, Pepperidge Farm will donate $.50 per Moment up to $50,000.   


By supporting each other and sharing our strength, we can work together to find the cure.  You can help right now by sharing your Milano Moment.

I am a member of One2Onenetwork.com. I was not paid for this post and all opinions are my own.

Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure

It's that time of the year again and my good friend Audrey has stepped up and accepted the challenge to raise money to support the Arkansas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in its efforts to eradicate breast cancer.  I for one really appreciate Audrey for taking part in this tremendous effort to help raise money to find a cure.  My mom lost both her breasts at a very early age to breast cancer.  The money Audrey raises will remain in Arkansas to fund mammograms, educate other women on the importance of breast health and fund some treatment programs for women fighting breast cancer. 

Please help support her in this important project by contributing to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Arkansas Affiliate. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can make your donation online by simply clicking on the link at the bottom of this message. More information on Komen Arkansas and its programs can be found at www.komenarkansas.org.

To donate online, click here.