So Much Money!

Hello all,

We are still a few days away from the walk in Cincinnati, but have reached, and surpassed the goal of raising $1,000. I have to admit, when I saw that was mom's goal, I was a little hesitant that we would be able to raise that much. However, I don't know why I even thought that given the people that we are surrounded by. Thank you so much to everyone that has donated to the cause, we truly could not have done it without you! Your support means more than you know to mom and our whole family. As a thank you and a continuation of the celebration, we are hosting a brunch after the walk, so feel free to come back to the house. If you still would like to donate, I have listed the link below!

Thanks again,

Jenny

Happy October!

You are surely being bombarded with pink and breast cancer awareness messages already, but a quick reminder!

If you are between 40 and older, the American Cancer Society and Susan G. Komen Foundation recommend you get an annual mammogram and clinical breast exam. For women less than 40, current recommendations are to get mammograms only if you are at high risk based on family history or other factors. Clinical breast exams are recommended at least every 3 years for women 20-39, and every year beginning at age 40.
Here's a little summary...
For more information on what makes you at "high risk", look here.

Here is a little web tool you can use to remind yourself when to schedule a mammogram/CBE.

Mom got her mammogram that found her first cancer because a woman at work reminded her- its important!

Enjoy all the pink treats!

Come celebrate and join our team!

2011 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Greater Cincinnati Making Strides

Mom's last treatment

Lots more news lately! As Dad has continued to prepare himself for another round of therapy, as just mentioned, Mom has her last Herceptin treatment this week. She will continue to go in periodically to get her port maintained for the next year before they feel like they can take it out. I think I have been misinforming people that she was done- because I didn't even realize! So, she is getting her last hormone treatment and will also continue to take a pill.

Also- if in your mind you could share and redouble some prayers to another family fighting this fight in much need of the extra prayer time! It's been a year now since Mom's rediagnosis, and just over two since Dad's. We've been blessed with some effective treatments, and feel lucky to spread the love to other's in our community who need the support as well.

Jim finishes the 5k Prostrate Cancer Run

On Saturday, Jim ran the Cincinnati 5K Prostate Cancer run in about 25 minutes. He continues to run 4 miles or so 3-5 times a week building up his bones and heart for the hormone therapy being used to treat his prostate cancer. He has a checkup this week to see if it's time for another hormone shot or if they think he can wait another 3-4 months.

ACS's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Hello again all! On October 8th, the American Cancer Society is hosting it's annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event in Cincinnati, OH. It's taking place at Yeatman's Cove, and having volunteered at the event several years running, it really is a great event. In light of this year's setbacks and successes, my mom has put together a team to start to raise money for the event. Her goal is $1000, and is already on her way there. If you are able to help in anyway, or would just like to come on down to the event for a nice morning stroll to celebrate everything that we have accomplished this year! A link my mom's team is listed below.

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCFY12EastCentral?px=22776632&pg=personal&fr_id=35969

Jenny

New Hairdo

I've been meaning to post a picture of my new hairdo, but since Jenny mentioned it, and I got a hair cut today, here it is!