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Pink Ribbon Review | Raising Breast Cancer Awareness

July 22nd, 2008

Cancer’s Unexpected Blessings: My Thoughts on Tony Snow’s Essay

I received an email from my mother yesterday that included a copy of the essay written by former White House Press Secretary Tony Snow before he died (on July 12, 2008). The title of the essay was ‘Cancer’s Unexpected Blesings’.
My mom prefaced the essay with a note about how beautiful it was; she’s an ovarian […]

By Karen Lynch -- 3 comments

July 22nd, 2008

Pink Ribbon Music

I’m listening to this great compilation CD, featuring songs from Vanessa Carlton, Nelly Furtado, Lionel Richie, Elton John, Shania Twain, Maroon 5, Diana Krall, Trisha Yearwood and Steve Winwood.
It’s called hope … songs to celebrate life. I purchased it for $9.95 at Hallmark on Saturday. Here’s the deal:

For your information, this product is offered […]

By Karen Lynch -- 0 comments

July 22nd, 2008

Survivor Inspiration: It’s On

Here’s a great little video created by Desuplz over on You Tube that I found and wanted to share with you today!

What was your favorite part?

Tags: breast cancer, breast cancer blog, cancer, It’s On, Karen Lynch, Karen M. Lynch, Superchick, survivor, You TubeShare This

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July 21st, 2008

Doing Your Part for Breast Cancer

Not interested in walking or running for the cause? There’s so much you can do to be doing your part and you probably don’t know the half of it. Here’s another listing of things you can do for the cause. So ask yourself … do you:

Recycle? Recycle for Breast Cancer: They’ll get you free prepaid […]

By Karen Lynch -- 1 comment

July 20th, 2008

Words I Never Thought I’d See Together: Carnival, Alzheimer’s and Breast Cancer

Welcome to the July 20, 2008 edition of Pink Ribbon Review blog carnival!
It’s short and sweet — I only received one entry. Mary Emma Allen, at Alzheimer’s Notes, discusses caring for Alzheimer’s patients who also might have cancer in her post: Are You Dealing with Breast Cancer as Well as Alzheimer’s? Thanks Mary […]

By Karen Lynch -- 0 comments

July 19th, 2008

Wearing Irreverent Breast Cancer T-shirts

There are many brands of “pink ribbon” t-shirts on the market … but few of them resonate with younger men and women, teens and twenty-somethings, most of whom haven’t been touched by breast cancer yet.
Quite frankly, those young guns are in need of a breast cancer awareness boost — awareness about early detection, awareness about […]

By Karen Lynch -- 0 comments

July 18th, 2008

A Pink Ribbon Resource: Worldwide Breast Cancer

I’ve just discovered a new network for those of us who are dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness. It’s called Worldwide Breast Cancer.
Their goal is to educate in a simple way — with clear visuals and wording. For instance, they list 12 signs of breast cancer in a way that I’ve never seen before! Check […]

By Karen Lynch -- 0 comments

July 16th, 2008

Mamma Mia! The Movie Supports the BCRF

Apparently after last night’s Bon Jovi concert I’m feeling a little boy crazy. Check this out:

Mamma Mia! The Movie opens in theaters this Friday. Based on the smash hit musical (Mamma Mia! The Musical), Mamma Mia! The Movie stars Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, Julie Walters, Amanda Seyfried, Dominic Cooper and Christine […]

By Karen Lynch -- 1 comment

July 15th, 2008

Update: A Dream of Mine Came True

Black platform sandals on-sale at Lord & Taylor: $31.00
Lavender t-shirt from boutique in Port Jefferson, NY: $42.75
Manicure and Pedicure at Cleopatra Nail Salon & Spa: $50.00
Sitting onstage for three songs at last night’s Bon Jovi concert in NYC: PRICELESS

(Image: Karen Lynch)
Tags: Bon Jovi, Jon Bon Jovi, Karen Lynch, Karen M. LynchShare This

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July 14th, 2008

A Video Update

Tags: breast cancer, breast cancer blog, cancer, Karen Lynch, Karen M. Lynch, oncologistShare This

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