I Wear Pink for All Women! by divadebbi
October, International Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a great thing. Cities, all over the world alight and align for this cause that effects 1 in 8 women each year.
It also brings with it, a certain wariness for survivors. Believe me, it's not that we are not grateful for funds raised and donated, but it resonates at times like a sledge hammer and sometimes, rings a bit hollow.
Since August, I have received dozens and dozens of PR pitches to promote products that are donating proceeds from sales of specially issued products. Forgive me for being weary, it just brings a lot of difficult memories to the fore.
The photo of me above, with my sister Loren, was taken at last years Breast Cancer Alliance of Greenwich annual Luncheon and Fashion Show.
For the last several years, my employers, the Mitchell family, have generously underwritten part of this event and provide the fashion show.
Last year, I was asked to share my survivor story, which I did, in front of many special friends as well as over 900 other women and men. It's taken me a year to write about it...
