Articles in the Breast Cancer Category
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I spent this afternoon (from 1-5 p.m.) at a special breast cancer awareness event. I knew I’d be taking a lot of photos, so I immediately told the folks in charge that I’m a blogger and would be taking photos for my blog. I still got some funny looks but for the most part, everyone ignored my snaps. 
Blessings
I’m very blessed that breast cancer hasn’t effected the women in my immediate family for generations. My mom is 50 and is healthy. I’ve had my share of health trials, but never this. So I realize I’m very, very blessed, and I do appreciate it. I’m grateful, thankful, and just so very blessed. And my heart aches for the women who battle this awful cancer, and for their families and friends who hurt and suffer with them.
And, while I do allow myself to splurge on non-raw foods more often now, causes like this one for breast cancer, make me realize why I try to eat (and drink) a ton of fresh raw foods–health is precious, life is short.
Ladies Day Out!
I’ve decided to describe the afternoon mostly by the titled photos, following.
When I first walked in, I noticed a long, buffet area with lots of goodies…
Chocolate Covered Strawberries!
Pink Ribbon Cupcakes, Cookies!
Pumpkin Roll, Pink Ribbon Cake!
Pink Ribbon Cake
More Cake!
Signing In, Getting Name Tags
Pink Carnations
Decorated Tables
My Saucer
The Strawberry is Raw??!!!
T-shirt Fundraiser
On the left is my sweet postmaster (she gave her permission for me to take photos and put them here, on my blog). She’s a fantabulous lady and she worked VERY hard to make this special day happen. Kudos to you, Mary–you’re the bestest!!
Tickets for the Auction
Bingo – I didn’t win once!
Items Donated for Fundraising
Doll Valued @ Over $1,000!!!
Basket We Donated
Our basket was filled with this… a $50.00 value
What We Won!
It doesn’t look like we won all that much – but that one basket behind the monkey was valued at $90.00 and is filled with AVON products!!!!!!!!!!
Our Pretty Neighbor, Carol!
See the pink quilt??!!
A Pink Christmas Tree!!!
Mom + a Monkey Doll
(Mom, aka The Herb Lady)
Overall, it was a great day. There was lots of fun, laughs, and smiles, and even those pretty pink flowers, but everyone attending knew this was a serious cause, that we were there for a purpose – to help support breast cancer research, and honor those who have survived breast cancer, or are going through it now.
In Memory
And I have to share: As the day was coming to a close, our postmaster asked for everyone’s attention. “This will be sad…” she began.
What she shared was a story about a very special lady, a lady who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, and was going to be crowned with a tiara and presented with a beautiful bouquet of roses today – she passed away just a few days ago. Her family received them in her place. I can’t remember that lady’s name (I haven’t lived in this area very long), but I’m sure she was someone special. As our postmaster continued talking, recalling that lady’s life, a hush fell over the entire building. “She touched the lives of everyone who crossed her path,” Mary said. It’s evident this was true.
This post is dedicated to that special lady: A lady who splashed sunshine onto a dark world, even when she was enduring great pain and suffering. May she rest in peace, and may her family find warmth, comfort, and even smile through their tears, as they hold on to the memories and wisdom she enriched their lives–and everyone else’s–with.
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