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Every once in a while we get to do things that are amazing.  Truly amazing.  When I was diagnosed with cancer, I am sorry to say at that time I knew nothing about “Race for the Cure”.  Oh, I had heard about it, but it was not in my immediate world, so I did not pay much attention.  Well, I guess I got the kick in the bootie that made me look up. 

When I was diagnosed with cancer, I met two wonderful women.  They both took me in on my very first day of our support group.  They had been there, they had been “veterans”, they were making it through and took me under their wings (hence the theme for my video, being true life).  They were wonderful!  We all had our days and during our treatments, we took turns.  On days we all felt good we went to lunch and took turns at each other’s houses.  On days one didn’t, the other two went to the one who didn’t.  We were a great support for each other and they were a huge support and kept me going. 

The very first “Race for the Cure” I signed up to do it with them.  When the day came, I was too sick to go.  I spent the afternoon watching the TV, because the local news had clips of the race and I searched desperately for both of them.  There was so many people, I could not spot them, but tired my best to be there in spirit, even though I was very sick.  I promised both of them we would all do it together the next year.  The next year came and they were both gone.  I spent that race with my wonderful family and friends walking that race for Lynn and Chris.

When I said earlier that I did not know what “Race for the Cure” was…I do now.  Not only for myself and the fact that I have survived, but for those who are working and fighting hard to survive at this very moment,  and with a very heavy heart for those who have not.

But this year, I get to do something amazing.  Not only do I get to be there in a booth, to spread the word about my book, about what I think is a very positive side to surviving, and something that I hope will help others, but again I get to help a organization that I think does an amazing job!

There is several organizations out there that help survivors and the fight against cancer and all do a truly amazing job, some get more press then others which is wonderful and helps us all, but there are some that might not be as well known, but change lives everyday for cancer survivors.  That is what I think about the two  I am supporting, they do an amazing job and I can speak first hand about their effect on women.  So, I will continue to support them all the way.  But at the race, I get to help one other.  At the race I get to be in the booth with “Momswithcancer”.  Momswithcancer is a 501c3 that is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of mothers facing cancer while meeting the needs of their children.  It is an amazing organization.  Check them out at www.momswithcancer.org  Momswithcancer also has a book that they will be selling for the organization.  This book is written by DeAnna Rice’s young daughter who writes about her experience with her mom having cancer.  Truly wonderful.

Plus every book that I sell in connection with this day, although I will continue to donate to HO and AWOL (with every book sale), for the Race for the Cure day, I will donate $5 from each book sold to MomswithCancer.

I hope all of you will stop by, say Hi, meet DeAnna and just have an all around great day!!  And while you do…feel wonderful about yourself for supporting those we love, for supporting ourselves, for supporting those we miss and for continuing to fight to help others!!

Thanks so much for all your support, I would not find it possible to help these organizations as much without the sale of my books and your help.

This is definitely a “Cheerleader” day for all of us…get out there and “CHEER YOURSELF ON”!!