Posts Tagged ‘Courage’

Tery – Breast Cancer Survivor – Sharing Courage

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at only 18, I thought I was facing an impossible climb. So it was then that I decided I was going to take the fear out of the situation, because theres just no time for it. I dug deep and tapped into an inner strength I didnt know I possessed. Now I climb real mountains to raise funds for the organizations that helped me deal with my cancer 20 years ago.

Etta C. – Breast Cancer Survivor – Sharing Courage

When I was first diagnosed, it all felt so unreal, as if this couldnt happen to me. But after the initial shock, I told myself, You really have to step up and live what you believe. So I surrounded myself with the people I loved and didnt allow my cancer to disrupt the things I hold most important. What I have realized about myself and others is that, You are stronger than you think you are. – Etta

Race for the Cure: Survivors Battle for Courage and Hope

Race for the Cure: Survivors Battle for Courage and Hope
The 17th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure brought out thousands in support of breast cancer awareness today in Helena.

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Jackie – Breast Cancer Survivor – Sharing Courage

My name is Jackie Schwarber. I am a five-year breast cancer survivor. Even though I received annual mammograms, and my sister was diagnosed with the disease, I never thought it would happen to me. But I was diagnosed at 41. Everyone said, Thats young, but people much younger are getting breast cancer.

Joan – Breast Cancer Survivor – Sharing Courage

Please, please get checked. Start early. Be consistent. I was 51 before I had my first mammogram. Even if you have no family history of the disease (I didnt), youve got to follow through. If you can find the cancer early, its a very survivable thing.

Carol Ann – Breast Cancer Survivor – Sharing Courage

My name is Carol Ann Ward, and I am the diversity and inclusion manager for FritoLay and a 29-year breast cancer survivor. I describe myself in one word: grateful. I beat breast cancer by leaning on my friends, family, and faith and I tell women today to not be afraid of a diagnosis. Every woman has options; breast cancer is not only treatable, but beatable!

Dichroic Glass Music – Courage to Fly

Another DG original as performed at the Covered Bridge Swim Club pool party in August 2008. For more information or to purchase as CD, please visit www.dichroicglassmusic.com. Proceeds from DG shows and CD sales are donated to the No Surrender Breast Cancer Foundation in support of breast cancer research and programs. Thank you for your support!

Breast Cancer Commercial – Strength, Courage, Hope

This is one of two television commercials we did for A Glimmer of Hope Foundation. They are a Pittsburgh based breast cancer research foundation that funds and raises money to fund the only under 40 breast cancer study in the country. Please visit them at www.symboloftehcure.com