National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

We’re approaching a very special and important time in the year. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a time we remember those lost, honor those who fought the disease and survived, and raise awareness of early detection; treatment; and the support that out there. This isn’t just something that I write about because it’s coming up. It’s something that’s dear to my heart. My mother is one of the two and a half million breast cancer survivors across the country.* She’s been cancer free now for nearly ten years, but I’ll never forget the day she told me. I’ll never forget cleaning her wounds from surgery. I’ll never forget the part of her body that will never be the same again because of the surgery and radiation. I’ll never forget the wonderful people we met along the way, patients and doctors. So all next month, I will share with you the stories of seven courageous, strong, and inspirational women who touched my life. One of them is my mother. The others are women I met during the Race for the Cure, where the above photo was taken. I would be honored if you would share your stories on this site as well. Here’s to you and to the hundreds of thousands of women who will be diagnosed this year and the tens of thousands who will fight the battle, but won’t make it.