I added it on my personal blog....and after going back and forth, this is the perfect spot. I have so many online friends thanks to Bucky Covington.
There are some that I have never actually met in person, but feel a true bond with them. Some I can be myself with on the instant messenger and never worry if they think I am a little out there, or a little too crazy. Some I have met and will cherish those meetings forever because each time was another Bucky Covington concert. How can you beat seeing Bucky and meeting Nice NEW people.
I hope Bucky doesn't get mad that I am kinda using him as a way to get people to help me with this cause, but my life really involves so many things Bucky. I know it sounds crazy, but it does. If I am online I am generally doing something Bucky related. Oh if you asked for a fan club banner in the last week or so, I will get it done soon. I also hope that I do not neglect my Bucky duties while focusing on my team for Making strides for breast cancer. When I set my mind out to do something...it is all or nothing. I think many of you know that already due to the Florida Shine efforts. Oh yea Chelsea...how's that prize coming along. Conference call....just comes to mind for some reason. '
Ok back to my cause. Maybe this will be looked upon as a guilt thing...maybe. If I could get everyone to just donate 1 dollar. Just one dollar to my online site for Making strides site for The American Cancer Society, I could triple my goal of 250.00. I just know from experience that The American Cancer Society is a wonderful organization and something I feel passionate about. So if you want to help me feel free to donate click here.
Why am I walking with the Making Strides for Breast Cancer?
For those of you that know me, you know this year has been filled with surprises.
On Janurary 26th, 2008 I was told I have breast cancer. I have to say the road to now has not been easy.
Blessed I say, yes Blessed!
"You have breast cancer" those dreaded words you never want to hear. The fear that flushes over your body is indescribable.
"Your the luckiest woman in the world" the doctor added. Shaking my head, screaming on the inside "WHAT, lucky" are you crazy I thought. How could you tell someone they are lucky with the news of cancer. Let me explain.
My cancer was detected in the early stages and is an aggressive cancer. I had been pretty active with mammograms since the age of 35. Due to the the history of breast cancer in my family. My mother was diagnosed at 41, and her mother at age 84 and they are sill survivors. I had a great aunt at 70 and her daughter at 40 who lost her battle with breast cancer at 47.
I had fears seeing what my mother went through 27 years ago. I worried about everything, and only knowing of the old procedures from years ago, I am not afraid to say.... I was very afraid.
The support that I received from my wonderful husband, dear friends both in person and my entire online Bucky family helped in my recovery. The daily prayers and emails always encouraged me to be strong and fight.
I have to say looking back on this entire year, the medical advances that have been made, it was easier than I anticipated. Guess you could say it was like childbirth. It hurts but you soon forget most of the pain. I had the best medical team ever!
As the awareness grows for breast cancer, we could all be the lucky ones. Early detection is the key! My doctor was right....I am one of the luckiest.
I always had a bright light at the end of my tunnel, something not everyone will see, but with your help we could prevent others from getting the dreaded news...You have breast cancer.
Today, there is more hope than ever for people facing breast cancer. However, there is much work to be done to find promising new treatments, increase awareness about the importance of mammograms, help all women get access to screenings and care, and connect those impacted by the disease with the information, day-to-day help, and emotional support they need to wage their battle against breast cancer.
I believe that hope for a world without breast cancer starts with me. That’s why I'm walking in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. My team "Judge's Jigglers" will participate in our first walk this year. We would love to have you join our team. Some of the other team members are also walking in memory of others who they have lost due to cancer. Our goal is $250.00. I feel it is a reasonable goal with over 800 people on just one of my Bucky Covington sites. If you have ever wanted to donate to a great cause...this is it.
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008
Location: The Lake at Tradition
Time: Registration 7:30 a.m. Walk begins at 9 a.m.
Not only is this my opportunity to join my community to fight back against breast cancer, it is a way to inspire hope by raising funds and awareness to help those facing the disease and save more lives.
And you can be a part of it, too.
I have signed up to walk and hope you will join me in my effort by signing up to join my team or making a donation in support of my participation. Hope starts with us.
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