Today is the LAST DAY of BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!

[stoney321]

[Note from me: I am not interested in debating the best way to raise awareness to breast cancer. I am not interested in negative opinions on how to check yourself, who should be checked, which age group is unfairly targeted, what other diseases don't get enough of a spot light on them. I am interested, however, in helping people, and right now, I

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[drusplace]

My StepAunt and another family member are both Breast Cancer survivors and my Mom is a survivor for another type of cancer. So while my donation money goes elsewhere, I would still like to say a big thank you to you, your walking partner and your flist for their donations. If I won the lottery you would be getting a big donation from me. As it is, I will be cheering you on from my home.

[stoney321]

Your donations are helping someone somewhere, so it's a wonderful thing!

and I will TAKE that cheering on, thank you!

[drusplace]

You're welcome. And that story was inspirational. I have a semi-related story. A good friened of my Boss had Parkinson's Disease so for YEARS our company's Christmas/Holiday donation was in his name to Parkinson's research. Tragically, a few years ago, my Boss' Father-in-law was diagnosed with Alzheimer's so that year our donation went there. My Boss was terrified to phone her friend and tell him that she was changing the donation. He, of course, told her to relax. That Parkinson's and Alzheimer's research are done together (brain research I suppose) and that he was glad that she was supporting ANYTHING! Sadly both men have since passed on. What I'm getting at I guess, is that THIS cause obviously means a great deal to you and ANY cancer donation, be it breast cancer or something else is a GOOD donation because really, it is possible for ANY of us to get cancer and through research of one, they may (WILL) make a breakthrough in many more types. KEEP fighting for everyone and HAVE FUN Stoney!

[enigmaticblues]

Okay, I'm sitting at work, trying not to cry, because the story of that woman... What grit! It's inspirational.

Good luck with your walk. Finish strong!

[stoney321]

*hugs you* Go ahead and cry, I choked up remembering it while typing! And hey, if someone at work asks you why you're crying, send them a link. We all need some inspiration, you know? And who knows, they may have someone fighting BC or are a survivor and perhaps they've never heard of the 3-Day?

Thank you for your encouragement, and I plan on it! <3

[turnonmyheels]

That story made me tear up.

I keep starting to donate and get to the end and can't because the damn thing won't take paypal and I'm not carrying plastic anymore. Can I paypal you $25?

Also, I love your note.

[stoney321]

B, it made me so happy (and humbled!) to type it out and remember it all over again. Since then, I have NEVER complained about any physical whatever keeping me from doing something. There's no excuse! (I mean, there were women getting CHEMO at the rest stops participating. If they can do it, why can't I? <3)

I'll email you, and THANK YOU. *smooch*

[inlovewithnight]

I stop by and check in from time to time to see how you're doing, and today you made me cry. One of my best friend's mothers was just diagnosed with breast cancer; they caught it early and the prognosis is good, but it's been rough and scary for the family (and, selfishly and obviously on a much lower level, for me, trying to be supportive from too far away to hug).

I'm rambling, I'm sorry. I've completely blown my donation budget and then some on political campaigns this year, but I just wanted to thank you for what you're doing, and for your heart.

[stoney321]

HI SAM!!! *hugs you* You ramble all you want, sugar!

And really, the cheering means every bit as much to me as the donations, so THANK YOU! (And I'll keep your friend's mom in my heart and bring her to the Winner's Circle in spirit. SHE'LL BEAT IT!)

[cityphonelines]

I don't think I've said it enough, (though Sue and I keep saying it behind your back) but I'm so proud of you for doing this. So. Damn. Proud.

I love your heart. I love your brain. I love your dedication. I love your insides, the parts I can't see.

[stoney321]

Aww, I like hearing what's being said behind my back! Hahahahaha, but only if it's good. :D

I love your outsides and insides and all the stuff that comes out of your brain. The wavy creation stuff, not the actual guts and gore. THANK YOU VINNIE! I hug you nine times! *SQUIIIIIIIISH*