I have participated in races for them.
Did you know that some of the top risk factors for breast cancer are ones that we can control? Weight, diet, and exercise are things we can adjust.
Briefly I want to share my small success in September. I know I haven't mentioned weight loss in a while, especially since my post about it in April. But last month, I lost 9 pounds after being inspired by a friend. I hope to continue with this trend, and Kim and I have started walking in the mornings again, usually two miles each time!
I am working on the risk factors I can control.
So in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, I want to give away something PINK to one of my readers.
It is a pink cutting board and knife set (as shown in picture above) from Pampered Chef.
To enter:
Leave a comment on this post. If you know someone who has battled breast cancer, tell me about them.
For additional entries (one additional entry each):
1. Follow Traveling Light with Google Friend Connect, leave a comment to let me know!
2. Like Traveling Light on Facebook, again leave a comment so I know!
3. Join Traveling Light on Twitter, yep...come back and leave a comment so I know you did!
4. Add the giveaway button to your blog...leave a comment telling me where!
5. Leave a comment with another risk factor for breast cancer that I did not mention.
Winner will be announced Friday, October 8th.
Be sure to do your Breast Self Exams (BSE) once a month, and find a friend to remind each other! It was because of a BSE that I found a lump last spring. I went through exams, ultrasounds, and a biopsy. All of which can be scary. My results came back, and there were no "bad cells" detected.
I hope this month you will read articles on breast cancer prevention and find information that you may have not known!
Love you girls!
**Comments closed**
There is a woman at my church who is in her mid 30s. She has breast cancer and is just out of chemo for the first time. I am not sure how she is doing on the inside healthy wise, but out the outside... she is strong. She shaved her head preemptively and her husband and son did, too. That is neat, isn't it? Her name is Debi and she has the courage of a survivor.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Google!
ReplyDeleteI liked you on Facebook. But I like you in real life, too.
ReplyDeleteI had family members when I was younger. I am careful now and get checkups each year!
ReplyDeleteAmy @ Missional Mama
I follow on GFC
ReplyDeleteAmy @ Missional Mama
Breast cancer awareness is WAY near and dear to my heart. I lost my sister on 9/20/09 to breast cancer. She was 34 years old. I also lost my aunt to it in 1998. I'm petrified of getting it myself. So much so that I'm considering getting rid of the twins as a preventative measure.
ReplyDeleteNURSING is thought to reduce a woman's risk of breast cancer. You better believe I nursed both of my babies (for two years each, ha!)! Sure, it was for them...but it was for me too!
I'm already a follower!
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother has had breast cancer twice and is currently cancer-free, praise the Lord!
ReplyDeletegood for you for speaking about such a worthy cause. 4 years ago (geez has it been that long?) My bff's grandmother passed away from breast cancer so we entered in the 60 km walk for the cure. It was really hard to raise the two grand to enter but it was well worth it. One day I'll do it again, but until then I'll happily support people who are.
ReplyDeleteHere from NFF, have a great weekend
I just blogged about your giveaway :) You can find it here:
ReplyDeletehttp://blessedmommyblessedwife.blogspot.com/2010/10/breast-cancer-awareness-month-its-here.html
what a super cute set. blog hopping from NewFriendFridays.
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother had breast cancer in the 80s and had a double masectomy and lived for many years after.
ReplyDeleteMy mom's best friend lost her fight with breast cancer when I was in high school
My aunt is a two year breast cancer survivor.
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I follow you on twitter @weemasonsmom
ReplyDeleteOf course I follow you!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I lost a great aunt (Aunt Nellie) to breast cancer...
I 'LIKE' you on FaceBook :o)
ReplyDeleteI am adding your button!!!
ReplyDeleteI know a woman who had a son in my daughter's class who had breast cancer. With 4 kids- it was a hard road for her. But her faith in Christ and the prayers of everyone got her through and she is now in remission.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of this wonderful blog!
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My mom was diagnosed with b.c. in 2008. She is a 2 year survivor.
ReplyDeleteI already follow you :)
ReplyDeleteI put your button here: http://andreas-writing.blogspot.com/2010/10/i-wear-pink-because-i-ran-away.html
ReplyDeleteI just "liked" you on facebook (not licked) ;)
ReplyDeleteAnnnnnnd finally, women who are on birth control for a long time, or at an older age, can be at risk.
ReplyDeleteI work in a pharmacy and know many women with breast cancer. Several women in my wife's quilt group are survivors.
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I follow you on twitter
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I have known many people that have had breast cancer.
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I am followng via GFC.
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I follow on twitter @Hillary82
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hi! i wrote a post about my friend who's battled breast cancer today. and i'm following you via gfc-- hope you consider following me too (-: malia
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother had breast cancer. Ultimately, it was not what took her life. I have been getting regular checkups yearly since the age of 35. I am now 44.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Google Friend Connect.
ReplyDeleteI like Traveling Light on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI placed your giveaway button on my sidebar.
ReplyDeleteMy aunt and my best friends mom are both survivors!! They are amazing women!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of this blog!!!
ReplyDeleteI am a friend on TL on facebook!
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