SHARE YOUR EMAILS NOTES & FACEBOOK POSTS, START HEALING
These are your EMAILSNOTES & FACEBOOK POSTS sent to us to share with others. Thank you for your SUPPORT and helping this movement of healing. We want to say that our girls are so important to us and to let you know that we are here for you.
Notes of Sharing
Debi Kohler
Northampton, PA
I have been very blessed to have two mothers, who actually like each other. At my wedding shower, they introduced themselves as mother # 1 and mother #2.
My biological mother (#1), Sue, raised me until age 5, and then again at 17, about six months before I set out on my own. We were more like best friends than mother and daughter.
My step-mother (#2), Carol, raised me other than those years. I was very fortunate to have another mother who loved me as if I was her own and took very good care of me.
I’m not sure exactly when my biological mother became aware of her lump! in her breast, but she took the ostrich approach, burying her head in the sand. She did not go to her gynecologist, or any other doctor for that matter. Her breast cancer eventually grew into bone cancer, which spread throughout her body and she lost her battle with it in 2000.
Mom # 2 found a lump in 1999, but she took a different approach. She went to her gynecologist, then to an oncologist. They did a lumpectomy and for nine years she was good. This past March, 2009, she found another lump in the same breast as before. This time, she had a mastectomy, along with breast reconstruction. She is half-way through chemo and has lost her hair. She is planning a breast reduction for the good breast early next year, and a cruise to Alaska in August, 2010.
It just goes to show that if you think something is wrong, you need to have it checked out immediately. I would love to still have both of my mothers. Treatments have come such a long way in a very ! short period of time. We have options. We need to take advantage.
Molly Carroll,
I am a supporter of Susan and hope you all will be too! I just ordered a few shirts and they are adorable - girls...order a shirt and show your support for Susan and "your girls"!
Althena Smith
I dont know if I ever thanked you for your words of encouragement. If I did I am sorry for not remembering, and if I didnt I am sorry for taking so long to do so. First let me say that I received all my test results back about a week ago, "all clear". I am a single parent raising two boys, 9 and 5 and the thought of that type of battle ahead for us was just to much. I commend you for doing what you are doing to raise awareness. My heartfelt prayers go out to all those that visit your site that have not gotten the "all clear". Thank you so very much for just listening to me, I was afraid to tell my family, because I am considered the "rock" Thank you for hearing me!!!!!! Thank you Athena Smith aka "zionsma"
Tracie Musniskey
Bethlehem, PA
I am inquiring about the fundraiser on 10/18/09 at Paris Salon & Spa. I just spoke with someone at the salon about donating a basket for the fundraiser, but I have a few more questions, so she directed me to contact you. First, let me introduce myself, I am an independent candle distributor for Mia Bella Gourmet Candles by Scent-Sations. If it is ok, I definitely would love to donate a basket. I also would be interested in setting up a display on this day to help raise some more funds. I had the scare of possibly having breast cancer in 1999 right before I became pregnant with our second son. Thank goodness it turned out to be a non-cancer cyst! This really hits close to home for me personally! Thank you so much for reading my email. Please either give me a call or an email back when you get a chance. Take care and I look forward to hearing back from you shortly!
Tara Suppon McDaniel, There have been a handful of people in my life that have been touched by breast cancer. I just want to be a part of something that will make women more aware of their health. Luv Ur Girls ! and the rest of your body as well !
Jessica Pierson Tressler I just bought one of the amazing shirts and many of my friends are signing up. We ARE going to spread the word. Aunt Susan you are such an amazing person with an incredible sense of self, life, love and creativity. Love You!!
Athena Smith August 11, 2009. Got a call from the hospital yesterday, they want me to have some digital scan instead of a regular mamo'. does anyone know what this new scan is, and what makes it better than the old smash your girls between two plates. I have had the ultrasound, and the original mamo, now this! And they tell you not to worry!!!! How do you not?
Charity Platt wrote:
I have never had breast cancer. I hope the bset for those who have or who did. Good luck in all you do Remember, God will always be there.
Carmen from GA.wrote:
Since my struggle I'am completely moved by others and their ongoing efforts to fight against this disease. On the wings of hope is a foundation My best friend and I founded last year to spread awareness to young women everywhere. I love this website and the energy it holds. If no one has told you lately thanks for all you do. Hope your day is Joyful.
LuAnn Nichols wrote:
I luv your website. I am a fan.
I have had 3 friends who has had breast cancer.My best friend Karen had IBC she passed away at the age of 40 to young.My best Kelli is 2years out great.Sandee was diagnosed in Feb of this year she is a stage 3.Her mother is a 10 yearsurvior. Sandee... is 47 years old .I am a very big supptort of the Komen foundation.I raise a lot of money forour walk for the cure.I hope we will find a cure soon!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tabath Day wrote:
Thanks for all that you do
Donna Brasher wrote:
Lve this site....my mother died of breast cancer in 2001
Jenny LeBlanc wrote:
My mom lost her best friend to breast cancer.When they found it, it was in stage 4 she went very fast. we miss her so much. I have have lost many people to , but she is the only on to Brest cancer. thanks for all ya'll are doing.
Toby Scarbrough wrote:
I think you are doing a nice job by spreading the word on whats happening and keeping people aware.
Lisa Bazinet wrote:
"Gotta Luv the Girls"
Theresa Hammonds wrote:
I love your page!!! Thanks for caring!!!
Kaivan Sadrnia posted on our Facebook page: We are sponsoring Pink Hair For Hope and it is going fab! So far we have raised $130 in extensions and we are just starting! The actual event is Sept 12th. I hope to see everyone there!
Maria T. Paluchowski posted:
Very informative site.
LaKeta Briggins posted:
I lost a dear loved one a little over a year ago. She was a survivor and fought a strong fight for eight years. She's with God but her spirit lives within those that loved her just as much as she loved them. RIP baby girl because you will always... and forever be my ANGEL!!! I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU SOOO MUCH!!! In Loving Memory of Miss Patrice Andrea Carter.Read More
It is so nice to know that someone took time enough to offer support. It has been a struggle trying to move on without my loved one, but that's just me being selfish because she's in a much better place. I wish it was a way to find a cure instead of just treatments. That's just my opinion! To all others who have lost a loved one to breast cancer, may God bless you and your families and you all are always in my prayers. I pray for your strength as well. God Bless!
status posted:
"Feel’em Touch’em & Check’em, They Are Your Girls"
Terri Diamond This journey is not an easy one, but the women that I know who have fought this fight are the strongest women I know. In my family there have been 8 women (4 generations) who have fought hard, some are still fighting. And, last night I lost a frien...d to breast cancer. Don't EVER give up the fight!
Tom Sprague posted:
Hi. God bless you all! I am a surgical technologist, since 71. and have helped with this care from first biopsy to the reconstructin surgery, in a high school class of 25, here in Maine, 4 of my classmates have had breast cancer, this seems way above the norm. My prayers are with you all.
Also says that as a nudist, and proud member of aanr, i have seen and met several women who have opted for reconstructive surgery and several who have not. Both wear the superficial scars of survival proudly and through the naturist community are ab...le to heal the invisible scares through the love respect acceptance and support of their naturist families. You all rock.
Kathleen M. Steinwald posted:
TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK...A WONDERFUL IDEA...
Bonnie Stewart posted:
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, had a mastectomy on the right side in 2007, had no chemo or radiation, but am on Tamoxifen, now I am just about done my reconstruction, I am only 47 year old.
Kim Long-Mestre posted:
thank u for sharing ur story i had a scare a month ago . actually was at the surgeons on my birthday , i am still bruised from the surgery but it turned out to be ok, i had felt a lump but my mammo was negative and the ultrasound set off a tone of red lights but like i said all turned out well . self examination is the way to go !
Deb Libertelli lol i was on my hubbys computer yesterday and signed up to be a fan. forgot i was using his computer . so the male you see in the friends box is not a weirdo , itsa just my hubby iam going on his computer to take him off. lol my bad
Betsy Mastel Thank u so much for using sharing your story. Keep spreading the word until we find a cure! Ran the Race 4 the Cure in 24.56 BABY! My mom was smiling on me the whole time! Her strength carries us thru. And so does yours. Thank you!
Bruce P. Osmond My first love and first wife, Joni Cassell, passed a year ago after a 10 year battle. She was a director of the Komin Foundation, and organizer of the Race in '06. She was the finest person I have ever known, and the world is something far smaller without her.