Archive for October, 2008
Sharing Hope Instead of Slinging Mud
There's Hope.
Most of us are pretty sick of mudslinging by now, so I was grateful to find some political party warmth in the form of a post by conservative columnist and three-time cancer survivor Robert D. Novak about his current battle with brain cancer. (read the full text of his column by clicking here.)
Novak wants people to know about “the reaction to my disease, mostly compassionate, that belies Washington’s reputation.”
Just a few months ago, doctors operated on senator Ted Kennedy’s brain tumor. Through a series of connections, Novak ended up in contact with one of his political rivals and found that
Novak found equal compassion from President Bush, who had also been the subject of criticism in some of Novak’s columns. He writes.
I wish cancer didn’t have to be the catalyst, but it heartens me to know compassion crosses party lines. I needed that.
Add comment October 30, 2008
Cancer Does Not Know Age
This picture speaks for itself. Thank you, KelliRae, for sharing it.
Add comment October 19, 2008
Breast Cancer Awareness and the Pink Controversy
It’s breast cancer awareness month, and I’m sharing, not selling, which is likely to keep me out of trouble with some cancer bloggers I know. I’ll get to the pink ribbon controversy in a moment. First, SharingHope.tv member ACS jerry uploaded the video below about the importance of mammogram. Since early detection is one of the best weapons we have against breast cancer, I urge you to watch and pass along the information.
Now, for the controversy. An organization called Breast Cancer Action has a website called Think Before You Pink. It urges people to think critically about buying products just because they say they support breast cancer research. BCA has this definition on their site:
I don’t have the scientific background to support or reject the BCA claim that an ingredient in yogurt is linked with breast cancer, but whenever I see a product sporting a pink ribbon, I have wondered how much money actually goes directly to breast cancer research. Is it pennies on a dollar? How much good am I actually doing? Is this company using my heartstrings as a marketing strategy? Would having the answers to these questions make me pass on pink and donate directly to breast cancer research? Or, are pink ribbon promotions really effective ways to promote awareness and encourage corporate do-gooding?
Maybe I can do a little research on my blackberry while in the waiting room for my upcoming mammogram.
Add comment October 13, 2008
Wedding Day Smoke Out
Fall is my favorite time for weddings. Don’t know what time of year Jennae married her husband, but on that day he committed to quit smoking, and she committed to supporting him. Thanks, Jannae for sharing hope. May you have a long, happy, healthy and smoke-free life together!
Add comment October 1, 2008