Komen Atlanta recently changed the name from Race for a Cure to More Than Pink Walk. This was my experience in 2013.
This past weekend I got to visit the Komen Atlanta Race for a Cure that took place in Atlantic Station. I hung out at the Quilted Northern booth where racers were able to sign a banner to show their support for Trudy Davies Davis, a Breast Cancer survivor and Advocate. Trudy is the Quilted Northern Soft & Strong Champion for 2013. We presented Trudy with her banner on stage at the survivor’s presentation. It was quite powerful to see all the amazing survivors.
Trudy was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in February 2008. She underwent mastectomy, several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. Trudy found herself without Health insurance but was able to continue her regular scheduled mammograms thanks to the Komen Atlanta grant. She will celebrate five years of being cancer free.
My Grandmother is a breast cancer survivor and since finding out about it was hard to think that my family could be affected by Breast Cancer. Since finding out about it, my Mother has taken the BRCA Analysis test to see if we inherited the gene that puts us at a higher risk for breast cancer. Thank goodness it was negative. After reading about Angelina Jolie’s elective double mastectomy I called to double check the results with my Mother. If she hadn’t taken the test I would have.
It was great being at the race though. People were spinning the wheel winning toilet paper, napkins and coupons. A few won a year supply of Quilted Northern as well! All of the money raised during the Komen Atlanta events stays in Atlanta to help treat those that need the assistance.
no not directly but there was a young girl in town – just finished high school and she died from breast cancer – very sad – so young
nope nobody in my life has breast cancer
No one I know personally has breast cancer
yes, a former coworker had to go through the ordeal of breast cancer
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No one in my family has been affected by breast cancer.
No, thank goodness!
I have known 2 people affected by breast cancer.
Our family dentist has been fighting breast cancer as well as our neighbor across the street. I personally had a cancer scare last summer.
My aunt fought breast cancer in the 70’s and beat it. She went on to live well into her 80’s.
not in my family (thank goodness)
I don’t know personally anyone who has breast cancer.
My great-aunt (Grandma’s sister) died of cancer, which originated from Breast Cancer.
No, I am blessed to say that no one in my family has been affected by cancer.
My grandmother has had breast cancer twice. I have had a couple of scares by so fay everything has been negative:)
Yes, my Aunt is in remission right now after being diagnosed a year ago and going through chemo.
My mother-in-law had breast cancer. She lost a breast but kept her life! She has been fine for 15 years.
friend is a 20 year cancer survivor…
My grandmother died from breast cancer.
Thankfully nobody in my family, but my best friend’s mom beat it when we were children
No Thankfully No One In My Family Has
No, I have had two cysts removed from my breasts, but they were not cancerous.
Yes, my aunt had breast cancer and made a full recovery.
My family has had its share of cancer, but no breast cancer to date. A friend from high school was diagnosed in our mid-30s.
no breast cancer but i have family members who had lung and thyroid cancer
Yes, unfortunately several friends have been affected. Fortunately they are all survivors.
Not directly, but a friend of mines sister was at a young age.
Fortunately, there is no one in my immediate family who has had breast cancer. But I have had a couple of friends who have had it.
My aunt and grandma both have breast cancer.
My mom’s aunt passed away
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I don’t personally know anyone that has had breast cancer. PTL for that!
Unfortunately yes. There still are not enough answers to fully prevent this disease.
No Thank God!
No, no one in my life has been affected
No one in my family but I’ve known a couple of people.
No, I have not had anyone I know affected by it.
a very close friend of mine passed away
Yes, my aunt is dealing with breast cancer right now.
My sister has breast cancer right now is undergoing treatment.
Yes, my grandmother had it many years ago. She passed away from it, so a cure is so dear to my heart!
Fortunately we haven’t experienced breast cancer – thank you.