Pink Ribbons: Discussions

Hello,

My name is Vivian and I have been living with and surviving my breast cancer diagnosis for almost 10 years (since November 21, 1999).

In celebration of this huge milestone, I have Opened an Ebay store and have been building up my inventory for the upcoming "Walk for the Cure" events all over. I plan to have a special sale the week starting September 14th (and ending on September 19th) with every item in my store pertaining to Breast Cancer and Fundraising for Breast Cancer Events on sale. In addition, all purchases between now and the date of the sale will include a special discount card with your shipment, to be used only during this sale. This discount can be combined with the already marked down prices. I plan to have items for survivors and supporters as well as many items specially priced for fund raising events. I realize that in order to have a successful fundraiser, you need to obtain real bargains and be able to purchase in bulk, I will have special items intended specifically for resale and priced so that you can raise funds successfully. You can also get a discount code by signing up for my newsletter and emails by visiting my new Ebay store. (PinkPlusPandora)

I will announce the code for this special sale just before September 14th in my store newslettter. Please check out some of my regular items and sign up for the newsletter to be sure to get your discount code.

I hope every event is more successful than ever before!

Live, Laugh, Love,
Vivian McDeerman
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check out my store

The coin was made in 2006 but if you collect such items you can view it in a store call beverly hills coins under quarters 2006

when i was pregnant with my son my grandma sat me down and told me she had cervical cancer and it had spred through out her entire body when she was younger she had fought breast cancer and won. but the doctors had told her this time she wouldnt live longer then a year or so. she wanted me to know that she wanted a party rather then a funeral. i was very sad cause i love her so much and didnt want to live life without her. well my son who i was pregnant with at the time just turned 12 and my grandmas healthy as can be. her cancer is almost 100% gone. I want everyone whos reading this who either has cancer or knows someone with cancer to stay positive and have faith that you will be well. and see yourself as well and not sick you will beat this. my prays go out to everyone and there familys.

Hello I'm new to Pink Ribbons Neighborhoods. Is anyone else donating to the Komen for the cure. I'm donating from the proceeds of my paintings. Mostly the artwork with women and big breast. I wanted to donate But could not figure out what i could do...Then it hit me. Paint breast.
I'm not sure if it worked to bring attention to my auctions. Just wondering if its helped anyone else.
Cheers, Urban Picasso
http://stores.ebay.com/urban-picasso-art

Delighted to find this neighborhood. I've spend the afternoon reading the post here. God Bless us all. Cancer and our dumb beyond all hope health care system aren't a good mix. LOL, lots of things don't make sense, such as the apparent present market forces set by our Congressional lawmakers which insure only one concept. Getting sick makes some rich. Time to reset. Until then, we've all got to be generous in our small ways to help us all to survive the impositions of greed and wrong way thinking.

I see there are already artist offerings dedicated to the real financial needs of cancer patients. I'm joining this throng of hope. Having an artwork which others might notice, causing them to ask how the buyer came about it, gives the buyer a perfect opportunity to share their concerns and inspire others to act. That's a plus to having an artwork the buyer can simply enjoy on it's own merits.

We might want to join one thread with all the artist doing this.

My first offering ends on the day of my dear friends departure from the pain this insidious disease had gripped her by. She danced in the storm all the way to the end.

Please take a look at the work inspired by Linda Lehrs's life. Please bid. Or, send a note to the auction. I want to find support for doing more like this.

I am currently running three different donation auctions for a local story. Please read the following story:

LOCK HAVEN - Chemotherapy may have taken Laurie Clements' hair, but it hasn't dampened her lively, positive spirit or robbed her of a smile, making her an inspiration to her family, friends and just about everyone she meets ... especially her long-time friend, Sherry Asper.

A self-proclaimed introvert, Sherry will be participating in the Avon Foundation's Walk for Breast Cancer in Washington, D.C., on May 2-3. Along with thousands of cancer survivors, their families and friends, Sherry will take part in the 40-mile walk for the common purpose of raising money for cancer research and providing under insured women and men - yes, even men are not immune from breast cancer - with the medical care they need to beat the devastating disease.

Sherry, who lives in Swissdale, just found out about the event three weeks ago from her family physician. She was intrigued by the thought that she could support her good friend while helping millions of other Americans affected by breast cancer.

When another friend and co-worker at Susque-View Home, Kathy Greene, told Sherry more about the event, she decided that it was something she absolutely had to do.

"She (Greene) got me registered and she and I are definitely in this together," Sherry said.

Walkers will complete just over 26 miles on the first day of the walk on May 2, take a rest at a camp-site designated by the Avon Foundation and complete the final leg the following day. The route will take participants past some of America's most beloved, historic monuments, along the streets of Georgetown and through the Washington, D.C. suburbs.

"They (The Avon Foundation) have made camping arrangements for us and then we walk the final 13 miles or so the next day," Sherry said.

Greene, who is an Avon representative, and Sherry plan to walk the 40 miles together, hopefully with Laurie, who is determined to walk at least part of the route.

"I'm pushing to go and I want to participate some," Laurie said. "I can't walk the whole length but I want to do some."

But in order to participate, Sherry needs to raise a minimum of $1,800. And therein lies the challenge, she said.

She is not wasting any time, however, and has already planned a big fundraising event at Susque-View on March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

"I'm planning to hold a Chinese Auction, a luncheon sale, a bake sale, a 50-50 raffle and I'm hoping to have two gift baskets to raffle off, as well," Sherry said. Several other luncheons and possibly a Longaberger Basket Bingo are in the works.

"I'm hoping that we'll get that (the Longaberger Basket Bingo) set up by the end of the month. That will be the deciding factor of whether or not I can go because I need $1,800 to walk," she said, glancing at Laurie, who, from under a pretty white knit beanie, smiles back at her friend.

Laurie, of Mill Hall, was diagnosed with aggressive stage two, almost stage three, breast cancer in June 2008.

"It was the day after Father's Day," she said. "I found it on my own. I had had a mammogram just five months before and they missed it (the lump.) I was so upset."

The initial cancer diagnosis was hard for Laurie and her husband, Daryl, to accept.

She was petrified at first, her thoughts constantly drifting to the brother she lost to cancer.

He was just 14 years old when aggressive cancer attacked his kidneys, eventually claiming his life, she said.

There were times when she wanted to give up and surrender to the disease ... at least then there would be no more chemotherapy, no more pain, she said.

But eventually, through the love and support of her friends and family, she found hope and reclaimed her vibrant sense of humor.

"I cried when I first lost my hair, but I was eventually able to make wise cracks about it," she said with a laugh. "I've had some struggles but we've gotten through it. There has been a lot of support out there."

And on top of everything else, Laurie and her husband recently took in their four young grandchildren - Devin, 9; Jarrett, 6; Brooke, 4; and Isaiah, 1 - in addition to raising their youngest son, Steven, who is 17 and a junior at Central Mountain High School.

"He (Steven) even dropped out of football to be with me," she said. "That just about broke my heart."

Laurie sees her grandchildren's presence, coupled with the unconditional love and support from her children - she also has an older son, Daryl Jr., and daughter, Ashley - and husband as a blessing that has made her even more determined to survive.

"It was really hard for me, especially at night when it's quiet and things start running through my head," she said. "Then I got the little ones and I think they have been really good for me. They really keep me on my toes. I think they are a large part of my support system right now and a lot of what pushes me through."

For almost a year now, Laurie has been enduring chemotherapy treatments and constant check-ups, but she's not out of the woods yet.

Her doctors tell her if the cancer doesn't come back in one to three years she can be considered in remission.

"The worst part has been all the treatments, the chemotherapy." she said. "I really miss my hair and I can't wait until it all comes back."



I am trying to do whatever I can. Please let me know if your interested in helping!