Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month (My Favorite Pink Things)

It's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Unfortunately, most of us have or will be affected in some way by this disease.  The statistics are really alarming: 

• About 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.

• Caucasian women are more likely to develop breast cancer, but it's more common in African-American women under the age of 45; Black women are also more likely to die from breast cancer.

• About 85% of breast cancers occur in women who have no family history of breast cancer.

• Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women.  

It's a terrible disease and we all can do our part to support research, treatment and health education.  Start by "purchasing with a purpose" by buying pink products that support the cause.  Here are a few of my favorites: 

Brooklyn Cruiser Limited-Edition Pink Willow Bike

Juice Beauty's Authentically Pink Makeup Kit

Edible Arrangements Pink Dipped Strawberries

Bicycle Playing Cards

Coach "Mini Boyfriend" Watch  

Conair's Power of Pink Collection

Gaiam Yoga Mat

Officemate Pink Office Supplies

 Microfiber Sherpa Lined Sparkle Boots

True Love Still Exists (Chris & Keasha Draft)

Anyone who knows me knows, I never cry.  Hardly EVER.  But something happened a few days ago....  

When I heard about Chris and Keasha Draft, my heart literally skipped.  I got a gulp in my throat.  My eyes blinked excessively and I got a little misty.  But, I didn't cry...    

True Story: Chris, a former NFL linebacker married his longtime girlfriend Keasha in Atlanta on November 27th.  Keasha had cancer and was so weak that she needed a wheelchair to come down the aisle on their wedding day.

Exactly one month after their intimate union, their fairytale came to an end.  Keasha lost her battle with cancer and passed away.  Wow, I thought to myself...what an amazing, beautiful love story.  I didn't cry though... 

Fast forward to Chris and Keasha's wedding video. Words really can't express how I felt when I watched it.  My heart won't let me watch it again.  I can't help it.  I love love.  And I love what this couple represents.  It's painfully bittersweet.  But, all of us should be so lucky to experience this kind of love in our lifetime.... 

Click here to look at footage from Chris & Keasha's wedding.  So genuine and sweet.  And yes, I cried.  Like a baby....     

 

Chris and Keasha Draft