An Unofficial Post!

I don’t really think that this post fits in any of my job descriptions, including mom, wife, scrapbooker, creative team member, creative team leader, sister, daughter, friend etc… However, I do feel it’s important that we all are AWARE so I am making this post. It’s October. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month!! I urge all of my readers to take this month, and EVERY month, serious and hug your boobies!! Do you checks!! This is something that is very treatable if it’s detected early. Let me share a few very eye opening statistics with you: Aside from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. Breast cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in Hispanic women. It is the second most common cause of cancer death in white, black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native women. In 2004 (the most recent year numbers are available), 186,772 women and 1,815 men were diagnosed with breast cancer – 40,954 women and 362 men died from breast cancer. It was The 6 highest cause of death in woman!! Statistics taken from here.

This is so heartbreaking. I am not saying that we can stop this 100% but I whole heartly believe we can reduce these numbers by early detection and self exams. I personally do mine, and I do them EVERY month not just in October… I encourage everyone else to do the same.

I went on Amazon and found some neat little Breast Cancer Awareness goodies… I found a paper scrap set that was ALL ready for Breast Cancer Awareness :0)

I linked the image to the item in case you want to check it out. I want to order this bag…

I love it!! Again the image is linked!! I would so use it at the gym!! I need a new gym bacg too. So If any of my readers are feeling fab and want to donate it to me!! LOL I would forever love you!! Okay well that’s enough of me and my Public Service Announcement!! Seriously girls… a few minutes could save you a lifetime!! *wink*