My sister convinced me to walk in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure last year. My reluctance was not because it isn't a great cause...it is. It just seemed selfish to raise money for a disease I have.
After mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation and re-construction I am five years out from my diagnosis of Stage III Breast Cancer in March 2004. I have a different perspective now on the Race for the Cure. It is not self serving to advocate for money for breast cancer research and treatment. I have an obligation to do it. I have benefited from state of the art medical care and tremendous support from my family, friends and co-workers. It is hard to know which was more crucial to my healing, but I do know all breast cancer warriors are not as fortunate as I.
Join me in making a difference. Go to my
race page and donate or join us in the race.
Surviving Stitch by Stitch - Knitting and Surviving Stitch by Stitch - Quilting
Donate on my race page and post here to be entered into a drawing for a fabulous knitting bag full of yarny goodness or a quilting prize! Each prize is worth approximately $75.00. Just post to the blog and put a K next to your name for the knitting prize and a Q by your name for the quilting prize. Drawing will be on RACE DAY June 16th!
My sister convinced me to walk in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure last year. My reluctance was not because it isn't a great cause...it is. It just seemed selfish to raise money for a disease I have.
After mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation and re-construction I am five years out from my diagnosis of Stage III Breast Cancer in March 2004. I have a different perspective now on the Race for the Cure. It is not self serving to advocate for money for breast cancer research and treatment. I have an obligation to do it. I have benefited from state of the art medical care and tremendous support from my family, friends and co-workers. It is hard to know which was more crucial to my healing, but I do know all breast cancer warriors are not as fortunate as I.
Join me in making a difference. Go to my race page and donate or join us in the race.
Surviving Stitch by Stitch - Knitting and Surviving Stitch by Stitch - Quilting
Donate on my race page and post here to be entered into a drawing for a fabulous knitting bag full of yarny goodness or a quilting prize! Each prize is worth approximately $75.00. Just post to the blog and put a K next to your name for the knitting prize and a Q by your name for the quilting prize. Drawing will be on RACE DAY June 16th!
7 comments:
Michiele, where is your race page? Congratulations on reaching the 5 year mark!!
PS Please enter me in your knitting drawing.
Michiele, You are a warrior and you look gorgeous doing it!
I love the baby quilt! The quilting goes perfect with the design.
Tracy (K)
Michiele, I found it last night.
Sure wish I could walk with you and your team, or at least cheer you on! Unfortunately, I will be in Charlotte that day. As much as you know I love knitting goodies, you can leave my name out of the drawing - you give me enough stuff as it is. ;-)
Wow great postings. I love seeing people's progress. Your courage and determination over the last 5 years is something to be proud of, enjoy the Komen Race in June! Keep up the wonderful blogging!
Hey Michiele--So glad you decided to do the race. I did it last year and I'm thinking about doing it again. And hey, if I happen to win the knitting prize that will be cool!
Michiele,
I have decided not to walk in the race this year but I have gone onto your race page and made a contribution. Please enter me into your drawing. Good luck in the race and I'll see you on the 20th.
Jackie
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