Sunday, October 17, 2010

A Blog about our Breast Cancer Event

I just had a little girl and as I look at her I wonder, "Could she develop breast cancer?". It seems that more and more we hear about women contracting this horrible disease and as a man, it has been outside my radar, even though men are also at risk. That is why this month's Dinner Project charity was so dear to my heart.

Friday marked the Dinner Project's Breast Cancer Awareness event to benefit breast cancer research and it was a great success. The Boobie-Q brought out a lot of delicious food as well as a group of amazing women who donated their time and energy to such a worthy cause. I find myself to be the sole man at most of these events and I was privileged to be in such esteemed company.

We heard from Sonya on her upcoming return to the Susan G. Komen 3 day walk for cancer and many of our group helped her get on her way to her goal. There was also a survivors story that was told which is always humbling and inspiring to hear.

Thanks again Sonya for hosting such an amazing night.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Sonya's thoughts on our October event for Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer! Did you know that 30 years ago you couldn't say the word "breast" or "boobie" or any word that described that body part without getting a bad look aimed at you. And you definitely couldn't put it in print. Well obviously times have changed and the word "breast" is posted everywhere and said everywhere. However, the good majority of the times it's with that dreaded word behind it "cancer".

A friend told me yesterday or her 40 year old sister-in-law that is struggling with breast cancer that has now spread to her lungs and brain. 40 years old!! That's my age, well sort of. She has three kids ranging from the age of 7 - 12. I also had a friend that told me about her mother that has breast cancer that has spread to her bones. And there are so many more stories and so many more people that can unfortunately share them. I'm sure you have your own stories to tell.

And so I ask if it's ever going to stop, or at least get better. Did you know that over 207,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will occur among women in the United States in 2010. And an estimated 39,840 will die from breast cancer. Also, almost 2000 men will be diagnosed this year.

So as I prepare to host the Dinner Projects October Event to raise money for breast cancer awareness month, I'm blessed to say that none of my closest family and friends are struggling with breast cancer. But I know that will change, and I want to do my part in making sure they have the best options available to catch it early and to some day eliminate this disease forever. I pray that my efforts will make my daughters world, a better place. Hope you can make it on Friday the 15th at the Dinner Project.