[BonnieR]

When I was a newcomer to cancer, I embraced the pink ribbon concept. The "awareness" and identification helped me accept the cancer and feel I was part of a movement. Over time, I began wondering about the commercialism of it all
I heard Dr Susan Love speak and she made so much sense. She talked of prevention. And new ideas for intervention. I joined her Army of Women and feel good being able to contribute to her research.
In view of recent developments, I am going to concentrate my fund raising and donating to grass roots programs right here in my community. There are non-profits that pay for services that woman in crises need on a case by case basis. The chemo drugs, rent, free mammograms. No advertising, no solisiting, no address labels in the mail. And I continue to be a Navigator at the local cancer center, helping newcomers get through treatment. And will wait for the pink dust to settle.
Keep the faith.