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Before the Pink Ribbons


© K Cruver
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Aug 24, 2001


We must continue to speak freely about our experiences with breast cancer, in addition to other life-threatening diseases, so that we can work to prevent them. Though a cure for cancer would be a wonderful thing, it would be even better if no woman ever became ill because she was afraid to, or hadn't even thought of doing, a self-exam.

Just as the experiences that classic actresses had with breast cancer in the past mirror the repression of society in those years, the openness of today's actresses and other public figures show the hope that we all have of some day living in a world where breast cancer does not kill. Isn't it worth talking about just for that reason alone? That's why the 3-Day was an important journey for me, because the freedom we have in our society to discuss breast cancer helped my mom to save her own life.

Sources:

I got virtually all of my information about Betty Ford, Shirley Temple Black, Diahann Carroll, and Ingrid Bergman from Pink Ribbon.com, a wonderful site.

The quote and information about Rosalind Russell came from her husband, Frederick Brisson's preface to her autobiography, Life is a Banquet (also with Chris Chase)

The information about Judy Holliday came from Will Holtzman's biography entitled, Judy Holliday

The information about Hattie McDaniel came from Carlton Jackson's biography entitled Hattie: The Life of Hattie McDaniel

And the information about Bette Davis came from various newspaper obituaries, all published at the time of her death.

More Information About Breast Cancer

Avon Crusade
This is Avon's official site about their breast cancer crusade. Here you can find a complete list of the beneficaries of the funds raised through the 3-day. There are also online support groups and bulletin boards.

Pink Ribbon.com
In addition to current news about research, funding and the like, there are personal stories, links, and information about important issues related to breast cancer. I especially appreciated the article about the often unheard of disease Lymphedema, which frequently affects those who get breast cancer.

Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation
This increasingly influential organization was founded by a breast cancer survivor in honor of her sister, who lost her life to the disease. They also put on a yearly fundraising walk/run in numerous cities called "Race for the Cure".

American Cancer Society: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
All you need to know about the premier breast cancer event for the American Cancer Society.

Breast Cancer Information Center

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2.   Aug 24, 2001 1:53 PM
In response to message posted by Renie_Burghardt:

Thanks Renie! Actually, we raised quite a lot more than $1900 each--the suppo ...

-- posted by kcruver
1.   Aug 24, 2001 7:05 AM
Congratulations on completing the 3-Day Avon Breast Cancer Walk, Kendahl! And how great that you raised the $1900, just to walk. We are indeed lucky, that public awareness has been raised, and that ...

-- posted by Renie_Burghardt



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