Beasily's Corner

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

I "crossed the finish line"!!!

Coming up with a different pink article to wear isn't always easy. Sometimes it's creative, sometimes a stretch and sometimes a bit dorky! I'm not running or walking but I do what I can to help raise money and, more importantly, awareness of the devastation of breast cancer. Not only are the deaths catastrophic but the lives of families are deeply, negatively affected.

In addition, more data is coming out with the effects of breast cancer on the under 50 age groups as well as men who are diagnosed with breast cancer. All cancers are horrible and I hope for the day that cancer is mentioned only in history books.

Thank you to those who are willing to make a donation. I have suggested $1 for each day I wore pink but any amount less or greater is appreciated!! The link to Chris' donation page is below and after that, my final 2012 Pink Blitz photos. Thanks for the donation and enjoy the photos.

http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2012/DallasFortWorthEvent2012?px=2422359&pg=personal&fr_id=1764

Day 22 - wrinkled pink

Day 23 - Pink with a student who wore pink.

Day 24 Pink socks (and, yes, a pink laptop!)

Day 25 pink blouse


Day 26 pink necklace from J9

Day 27 blouse with tomatoes (there is pink in the blouse - check out Day 27 shell)

Day 27 shell - see the pink?

Day 28 - a hat my daughter gave me a few years back.

Day 29 - coral pink - a legit shade of pink!

Day 30 - the ever popular sequined pink chuckies!

Day 31 - my latest - pink cowgirl boots - YEE HAWWWWW!!

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Past the Halfway Mark

Well, I'm past the halfway mark on my Pink Blitz campaign. I do this to support breast cancer research and awareness. I want everyone to be aware that breast cancer is no longer for the middle-aged woman and up. There are women as young as 15 being treated for breast cancer and many men (including one at the place I work) who are fighting the disease. In fact, of the five people on our team, everyone has been touched by breast cancer, family and friends.

I am well aware there are many other cancers and I equally abhor those. I believe life is too precious to leave to chance, take care of your health, get your checkups, do what you can to stay healthy and keep on top of any health issues, be it cancer, high blood pressure, high cholesterol....all the predecessors to more serious health issues.

Here are my latest pics to catch up to the present. I will post the final photos on day 31 (which, this year, actually falls on Oct. 24). Please, remember the funds need to be in by October 29. I only ask that you donate $1 for every day I wear a different pink article, however, if you'd like to donate more...feel free to do so!!
Here is the link:
http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2012/DallasFortWorthEvent2012?px=2422359&pg=personal&fr_id=1764

Here are photos 13-21:

Day 13 Pink Jacket.

Day 14 - helping me stay ahead in Biggest Loser

Day 15

Day 16

Day 17

Day 18 - mine is the pink cord with the chai (life) symbol on it.

Day 19 - the pink watch.

Day 20 - in the hammock.

Day 21 - Pink and green chonclas.

Friday, October 05, 2012

Pink Blitz - a story of HOPE

This is a story of hope. It may not start out that way but you can help make it a story of hope. The picture at the left is my niece, Stephanie. Stephanie was the first infant I had ever held. As I watched her grow, played with her, sang to her, and teased her, I grew to love her even more. She was lots of fun and even at a young age was very opinionated! Stephanie grew into a beautiful woman, marrying her high school sweetheart and the love of her life.
The two of them worked hard at becoming responsible, successful individuals. They were full of love for God, family, and their precious son. When their son was 6 months old, Stephanie was diagnosed with breast cancer. Little did they know in the early part of her fight that it was a very aggressive type of cancer that didn't behave like others. The two of them dedicated themselves to winning the battle, seeking out the right doctors, following their advice and for a while it seemed like they were going to pull it off. Then, when their son was nearly 4 years old, the cancer came back with a vengeance. Two months after his 4th birthday, Stephanie finished her battle. (Sad? You bet. Hope??? just wait).
The last two years of her life, Stephanie took part in the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk. She walked SIXTY MILES in 3 days (about a week after her last chemo treatment). Her grace, laughter, strength, and loving spirit touched the hearts of many who walked the same road - they joined her team, The Hopefuls, the following year. Even after she left us, the team continues on in her memory in HOPE that with the money raised for breast cancer research, other nieces, mommies, sisters, aunts, grandmas and even daddies and grandfathers will not have to finish their fight the way Stephanie did.
This is where YOU can help make this a story of HOPE. My son will be walking in the 3 Day in her memory as part of The Hopefuls team. For 31 days (started early because the walk is earlier), I am wearing a different pink item every day. I have been posting my pics on Facebook but many I know don't "do" Facebook. I will post my last twelve pictures to date and then continue to post pictures.
For every day of Pink, I'd like you to donate at least $1 to the walk. Here is the link to my son's effort: http://www.the3day.org/site/TR?px=2422359&fr_id=1764&pg=personal. All donations need to be submitted to th issite by October 29 to complete registration. Help us give HOPE to all those who face it!