October 1st 2008
Mann Made Time is Thinking Pink
My regular readers know that I like to decorate my website with the seasons and for the entire month of October we’re going pink to help raise breast cancer awareness.
A portion of all Mann Made Time’s profits for the month of October will go towards finding a cure.
No matter what your age, girls, start checking yourselves for lumps. I’ve heard of far too many women in their 30s or younger who have been devastated by this disease. And hopefully those of you who need regular mammograms are scheduling those now.
Canadians wishing to donate directly can visit the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
Those south of the border may wish to visit the Susah G. Komen for the Cure website to donate.
We can’t all give to every foundation that needs to raise funds, but breast cancer is an epidemic. I think it’s good karma to give. It has touched so many people that I know. I encourage everyone reading this to do what you can to help find a cure.
6 Comments »
Victoria on 01 Oct 2008 at 2:22 pm #
My beloved Grandmother died of breast cancer back in 1976. I was only 6 years old and her loss impacted me greatly. Back then, getting a breast cancer diagnosis was like getting a death warrant. I’m so thankful that since then many advances have been in the diagnosis and treatment of this awful disease. I for one intend to make a donation this month as I do as often as I can to the Susan G. Komen foundation in memory of my loving grandmother. I miss her still.
Maureen on 01 Oct 2008 at 11:12 pm #
Jaime, this is really touching… you knew I’d love it
I am donating in memory of my birth mother, Nora, who died in ‘96, and my two close friends, Susan and Cathy, who left this world in 2007 and my good friend Chrissy who, as you know, was just diagnosed this past January. At one time I had 5 friends fighting breast cancer, all at different stages, and I’m 34 years old.
Strong, young, vibrant, courageous women who didn’t smoke and were very health conscious. You hit the nail on the head - an epidemic and hopefully someday soon a cure will be found, but more importantly, preventing what the hell is causing it. It’s been going on too long.
Uncle Darrell on 01 Oct 2008 at 11:13 pm #
What a beautiful considerate & respectful thing to do.
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Emily M on 02 Oct 2008 at 10:51 am #
On behalf of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation thank you. Thank you for celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month and thank you for directing people to the Foundation.
Our website also has information on breast health and breast cancer (www.cbcf.org/breastcancer).
Thank you,
Emily MacKenzie
Jaime Mann on 02 Oct 2008 at 10:57 am #
Thank you so much for your comments, Emily, and thanks for pointing out that we can use the http://www.cbcf.org website to educate ourselves.
You’re very welcome.
Jaime