According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes. Two minutes! That’s a scary statistic that none of us can will away. With stats like that I can assume we’ve all known someone close to us that’s struggled with breast cancer. I myself have had two friends (one very young) who have had breast cancer. Fortunately, they’re both in the clear now, but both ;fought the fight and had double mastectomies.
Breast cancer (or any cancer for that matter) does not discriminate by age. I’m always harrowed by the news of friends, like the one I spoke of above, in their twenties that get the results they never expected. Self-examinations are key in early detection, and annual visits to doctors can play a huge part in stopping the cancer before it spreads. & Fortunately, women in their mid thirties are now allowed to get preventative mammograms which are generally covered by most insurance. Having had my first mammogram this year I can attest that there’s no reason to be scared during the exam so please don’t let that be the reason you don’t make an appointment.
But let’s get to today’s post, which I’m sure you’re wondering by know what it has to do with breast cancer? With October right around the corner, I’m thrilled to partner with Talbot’s and the National Breast Cancer Foundation during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Through the entire month of October, Talbot’s is giving 20% of the net proceeds of its Pink/Rum Raisin Blocked-Stripe Blanket Wrap to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, to help in research for early detection and education.
It may still be blazing hot right now here in the A, but the minute it cools down, I’ll be bringing this blanket scarf out. Like I mentioned, breast cancer has scary statistics that can’t just be willed away. Instead, we can join together and support a great cause like Talbot’s campaign with the National Breast Cancer Foundation that enables research and progress to help our sisters, mothers, colleagues and friends. And besides everyone loves a good blanket scarf! Truly, MKR
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