Everyday People Bringing Awareness to the Cause
Everyday People Bringing Awareness to the Cause
The key element to building a cause is providing a relatable foundation. In essence you don’t have to be diagnosed with a terrible illness or lose a loved one to understand the need for awareness towards an important issue or cause. Knowing that a cause is relevant and affects the world is enough. Breast cancer is one of those causes that change the world. Whether you’re a survivor or lost a loved one, you can empathize with those who’ve been wounded by breast cancer. There are everyday people, in the world, that bring awareness to the fight against breast cancer – let’s take a look at the courageous people making a difference.
Man Pedals Through Midwest
Man Pedals Through Midwest
Brent Bundy, a 48-year-old Oregon man, is pedaling across the country to bring cancer awareness to the world. Bundy is equipped with 80 pounds of gear on his bike and is cycling 3,400 miles across 12 states. Bundy told KLKNTV , "I camp, I stay in people's yards, I stay with them. It just depends. I just anywhere - it's for the adventure." Bundy's friend Gina will serve as his motivation and comfort throughout his journey. Gina was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer back in 2004 and passed away a short period after the diagnosis. In an interview Bundy said, "I learned about her cancer when she was already in a coma so I never got to say goodbye. This is my way of saying goodbye to her." Bundy hopes that his travels will inspire people to get annual mammograms.
Woman Wears Pink Everyday
Woman Wears Pink Everyday
Cancer survivor Sharyel Perry was diagnosed with cancer in 2011. Perry had to undergo six treatments of chemotherapy and 37 treatments of radiation. She originally had a lumpectomy and then after the radiation treatments, she was diagnosed with another form of breast cancer. Perry then had to go ahead with the double mastectomy. To celebrate her survival, Perry chooses to wear pink earrings, pink purses, pink shoes, pretty much anything that is pink so that she can remind everyone about breast cancer awareness. Wearing pink symbolizes the fight and triumph that Perry has forged through.
Best Friends for Life
Best Friends for Life
Dr. Elizabeth Chabner Thompson is a radiation oncologist at Northern Westchester Hospital. She had prophylactic bi-lateral mastectomy. Dr. Thompson recognized that there was no real focus on the recovery process after breast cancer. So she founded "Best Friends For Life" - which is a foundation that supports breast cancer research, the survivors and the recovery period that each person undergoes. Moreover, Dr. Thompson developed a recovery bra that is designed to house drains after surgery without feeling constricted. In addition, she developed a radiation bra and pillows for post-mastectomy.
Click here for more information on Best Friends for Life .
My Fancy Year
Eve Hazelton is known for wearing a costume every day for the past year. She's been sited wearing her costumes at work, client meetings, running a half marathon, to funerals and just during her day-to-day. From a sailor, clown, angel, flapper, robot, and pink gorilla Hazelton has dressed up to raise money the charity CoppaFeel.org. The organization promotes breast self-exams and provides funds to the study for a cute. Hazelton's best friend's mother died of breast cancer and that's what inspired Hazelton to go the extra mile.
Hazelton has raised roughly $46,000 for CoppaFeel.org and strives to raise awareness everyday.
