Pink Crusader Interrupted - Week #2

Dear Blogger Family & Friends,

Welcome to The Pink Crusader blog spot where you always have free access with a front row seat! The Pink Crusader remains out-of-pocket, but continues to send big hugs and warm wishes during the interim. Have a glorious week and please read on for the latest updates...

“It is easy to be pleasant when life flows by like a song, but the man worth while is the one who will smile when everything goes dead wrong. For the test of the heart is trouble, and it always comes with years, and the smile that is worth the praises of earth is the smile that shines through the tears.” - Irish Saying

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SURVIVOR UPDATE

Jan Dravecky (per Jeannie Frazier)
Dear Friends,

I would like to ask each of you to pray for Jan Dravecky, Dave Dravecky's wife as she undergoes surgery tomorrow morning at 10:00 am mountain time. She was diagnosed last Friday with melanoma when a mole on her back proved to be malignant. Many of you met Jan when she and Dave were in Houston a few weeks ago. She is truly a delight and has been such an inspiration to me over the last 9 years. They are very encouraged because the doctor feels this was caught early, yet we all know that nothing is for sure until the pathology comes back. Both Jan and Dave would covet your prayers!

Thanks!!! - Jeannie

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Angie Elliott - March 12th

Like Colin said, we’re both feeling the breeze a little more these days since we shaved our heads. Of course it’s been a few weeks and Colin’s hair has already grown back. He wants me to help him shave it again but I keep telling him it’s reeeeally not necessary. I’ve managed to hold on to a little bit of “peach fuzz” and a bit of my eyebrows and eyelashes = ) (knock on wood). You might remember I mentioned the possibility of losing my nails. Well, the toenails on my little Fred Flintstone feet are all but slivers now. However, aside from random dimpling, the fingernails are hanging in there.

I started driving again (woo hoo!) which gave me back some much needed independence. I’ve been able to run some errands and drive myself to Physical Therapy (PT). It has been going much better than I expected. In fact, I’m feeling a little stronger after each session.

We finally met with the ENT to discuss the issues with my voice, or rather, lack thereof. I didn’t really enjoy the examination. I’m still very emotional about the whole intubation thing and having things shoved down my throat. Because of my sensitivity we decided to do the recommended procedure under general anesthesia instead of in the ENT’s office. He basically wants to shove a needle down my throat in order to inject fluid into the non moving right vocal chord in hopes that the fluid will help move the chord back into place, and I’ll get my voice back. It most likely will not be the voice I had before but I’ll at least be able to start talking without so much strain. I mean, I don’t think I’m going to end up sounding like Kathleen Turner or anything, but I’ll be able to talk like a normal person.

The last couple weeks have been very exhausting for us both physically and emotionally. I’ve been at the hospital everyday for PT, doctor’s appointments, chemo or diagnostic procedures. I really despise “living at the hospital.” I had an MRI of my pelvis to check on the extent of the metastisis located there. And because my resting heart rate has been high, generally between 110 – 140+ beats per minute, the doctor scheduled a cardiac scan.

There was quite a bit of drama surrounding the cardiac scan last Monday. The techs performed the scan, but then wouldn’t let me leave the room. They said they had to double check something. Of course I asked what and legally they couldn’t tell me. They just said, make sure you talk to your doctor about the results of the test. Well, I ain’t no dummy! After the test I went immediately down to my doctor’s office and asked to speak with my nurse about the results. I could have waited until my appointment with the doctor on Wednesday, but I didn’t want to spend 2 days worrying.

Before I know it, the nurse comes out insisting I sit down immediately. She then proceeds to tell me that my injection fraction is 25, and I need to go to the Emergency Room right away. At the time I had no idea what she was talking about. I felt fine and didn’t understand the insistence of me being transported to the ER across the street by wheelchair. I felt totally fine. Then they decide to take my vitals, after which, they insisted that I be transported by ambulance. The ride was exactly 1 mile. I think the EMT’s were more freaked out than I was.

Apparently the normal ejection fraction is 55 to 75 percent. So you may be asking yourself, “What is ejection fraction?” ( I sure was! ) Basically the term has to do with the rate or fraction of how much blood is pumped out of your heart with each beat. So I was technically in cardiac failure because my heart was only pumping at 25%.

After a visit with the cardiologist in the ER they put me on some heart medicine, and I settled in for a 24 hour observation. They think the damage to my heart was caused by two drugs I was taking, Herceptin and Doxil. Usually the damage is reversible once you get off the medicine and on to some heart meds. Although it can take months to see improvement, it all depends on how my body reacts to the medicine. So that’s where we are with that situation. We meet with the cardiologist again in a week.

On Wednesday of last week we went in for a visit with the doctor. I was scheduled for my regular weekly chemo afterwards. I told Colin on the way to the hospital I was going to ask the doc for a break from chemo this week. After all the ER excitement Monday and Tuesday, I was exhausted. Now, I need to remember to be careful what I wish for... a break from chemo can come in many forms…

During the appointment, we found out the results of the pelvic MRI, and they’re not what we had hoped. The cancer in the heads of the femur (the ball and socket joint in your hips) had grown to the extent that there was concern that I was at risk for fracture. I started crying, then get almost immediately enraged and wanted to break something and then went back to crying again. I told the nurse practitioner that there weren’t enough hours of therapy for this kind of thing. She thought it was the best way anyone had described the fight.

Anyway, when the doctor came in, he showed us the actual imaging from the test, and Colin and I were a little more relieved. It didn’t look as bad as the nurse practitioner made it sound. Not that she was mistaken, but I am a visual person… story problems aren’t my strongest suit. It turns out that the recommended course of treatment for the bone metastasis is 2 weeks of once-a-day radiation. And guess what? No more chemo until that’s done. Next time I’ll be more specific about what I ask for when I need a break… Full remission would be good…

So, they were able to get me in the next day to see my radiation oncologist Dr. Bucholtz – another wonderful man – to discuss my treatment plan. I told him my concerns about leaving the liver unprotected for 2 weeks while we did the 10 radiation sessions. “Well, I have good news for you then”, he says. “ How about one?” I’m thinking “ONE” what? He then proceeds to tell me that studies have shown that the area where I need radiation has responded just as well to 1 treatment as 10. Of course the boost is a little stronger. I was relieved, overjoyed, ecstatic that I won’t need to come to the hospital everyday for the next 2 weeks. Woo hoo!

My next question was about how well it would work. He was so confident in its success that he said, “One time, that’s it, you can cross it off your list.” One less thing to worry about….fabulous! I was filled with renewed hope. After the week we’d had I really needed a silver lining to the dark cloud that seemed to be looming above us. Dr. B really gave me the VIP treatment. Before I left his office I had my simulation. That’s when they draw the lines on you of exactly where the radiation will be aimed and my appointment was scheduled for the next day.

Friday went like clockwork , and while it takes a bit of time, there weren’t any complications. He said there would be some tenderness in the bones and possibly some skin irritation, but so far, I’m only having some bone pain and some fatigue.

So, with that, I think it’s probably best to end this post. You can definitely say one thing about our journey… there’s never a dull moment. - Angie

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FYI

Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization
Telephone Conference - Wed., March 19 at 7pm Central time

Topic: "Breast Reconstruction Options"
Speaker: Aldona J. Spiegel, M.D.
The Center for Breast Restoration
The Methodist Hospital
Houston, Tex.

Dr. Spiegel will provide an overview in plain language of the trends in surgical breast cancer treatment. She will discuss the evolution of current breast cancer reconstruction techniques, specifically microsurgical perforator flaps (reconstruction using skin and fat tissue rather than muscle and performed under an operating microscope) and other autologous (from your own tissue) reconstruction options available today. Recent advances in providing innervation (nerve supply) in the flaps used in breast reconstruction will also be explained. Finally, Dr. Spiegel will address the benefits and risks of breast reconstruction options, with a focus on the need to tailor the procedure to particular needs of the patient.

Dial: 1-800-593-9038 Password: YME21340

If you have not registered, there's still time to do so!
To reserve your space call 1-800-221-2141 or visit http://main.y-me.org/site/Survey?SURVEY_ID=7141&ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&autologin=true&AddInterest=1081&s_src=marSRemail .

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From Hope Stone Inc:
Hope Happenings at the Hope Center

We will be closed for the easter Holiday All Day Friday March 21-March 23. We re-open for classes (new Children's session starts as well!!!) Monday March 24th!

Yoga for teens. A 6-week series for teens ages 12-18 years. Taught by master teacher Katy Collins. She will guide your teen thru a series of poses that help with stress, relaxation, posture and strength. The benefits of yoga are amazing, and we so glad to offer it to our teens!
Dates: March 29-May 3
When: Saturdays 11:45-1 p.m.
Cost $110 (pay before March 26th--$100)

May 1st 7 p.m. at the J.C.C.'s Kaplan Theater marks the premiere of our Kid's Play Ensemble/YouthSound presentation of PEACE Piece. A piece about Peace for Peace and honoring Peace! Tickets for this amazing project are on sale now. We need your support....the kids need your support...and we sure need some Peace! http://www.hopestoneinc.org/ Simply go here and purchase your tickets or make a donation to our children's arts outreach project.

We will be cancelling the following classes for the remainder of the spring session--
Monday 6 p.m. pilates
Wednesday 8:15 a.m. pilates
Friday 12 noon pilates.
summer schedule is coming soon! Stay tuned!!

Need a great gift? Buy Hope Stone in a book!!! The behind the scenes view of Hope Stone Dance's world premiere of SEE Me seen from the lens of photographer Simon Gentry's camera. An amazing book that captures the beauty, humanness, and energy that was a HUGE part of the piece. 10% of the sales of the book go towards the children's scholarship fund.
www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/184495

Sincerely, Jane Weiner
Hope Stone, Inc.
1210 W. Clay #26
Houston, Texas 77019

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From Victoria Silva
Feminine Living

The Spring cycle is a time for rebirth... and new beginnings... a perfect
time for you to change the way you think, and be a more positive and loving
woman... for yourself... for your own life, your future... and by doing
so... you will make a huge difference in the world. Be the woman you were
created to be... and shine your femininity and feminine power out into the
world... and be the miracle.

I have some wonderful and nurturing services and classes to share with you
this month of March. Don't miss my Lavender Cooking Class March 29th... see the details at www.feminineliving.com/calender.html
and then call or email me to register!!!

P.S. Here is another wonderful change in perception and a new beginning...
my husband's mission is to GIVE... and his website will explain how his
thinking changed his life...and is changing the world...
http://www.giveawayadollaraday.com/ .

New beginnings to all,
Victoria
http://www.feminineliving.com/
713.849.3535

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From Archana Pyatt
Owner, Serenitea Tea Room & Gift Shop

Every Friday during the month of March, come in anytime between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm and taste the select varieties of teas offered, accompanied by scones served with lemon curd and clotted cream. Cost: $9.95/person

A very special Holiday Tea will be offered on Saturday, May 10th. Enjoy our traditional Afternoon Tea with an assortment of finger sandwiches, scones with lemon curd and clotted cream, and dessert. All Moms will also receive a special gift compliments of Serenitea! Cost: $25/person. By reservation only.

13889 SW Freeway
Sugar Land, TX 77478
281-491-4588
http://www.sereniteatearoom.com/

Author's Note: Southern Living magazine has chosen Serenitea Tea Room as one of the top ten tea rooms to visit in Texas. The list will appear as part of a web story called "I Love Texas" sometime in late spring.

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From the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC)
Grassroots Advocacy in Action

TAKE ACTION NOW!

We've spent years looking for cures for breast cancer. Why aren't we also looking for the cause? We’re getting closer! Our Breast Cancer Environmental Research bill (BCERA) made it through the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) committee. Now on to the Senate floor! BCERA gets us critical research at NIH to examine the potential links between breast cancer and the environment. We need answers to what causes breast cancer and how to prevent it. You are helping us get there.

When we asked you to get your members of Congress as cosponsors on this bill, you acted. And, now, nearly two-thirds of the House and Senate have co-sponsored BCERA. Now we need you to tell the leaders of the Senate to act on and pass this bill. Head on over to the Less Pink More Research site and urge Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to pass the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act this year. We are grateful for your help: together we can make this happen.

Link: http://www.lesspinkmoreresearch.org/?lk=7149857-7149857-0-31238-5JJMtpwekxdt9keArtPTv-I4D0nALvlN

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From Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Advocacy Alliance

It is that time of year, when Congress prepares to divvy up funding for the year ahead – and breast cancer research and early detection programs are on the line.
This is a matter of real lives, not just numbers. If programs like the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program and agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) aren't properly funded, lives will be lost. We can't let that happen!

Take action now! Urge Congress to set aside more funding so we can help others catch cancer early before it claims even more lives. Write to your members of Congress today asking for a responsible investment in breast cancer in the 2009 budget.

http://komenpolicy.org/campaign/us_appropriations/8kgxk8n2v7bwjene?

Thank you for all that you do to help end breast cancer forever. Together, we'll make sure that breast cancer continues to be a national priority.

Sincerely,

Diane Balma
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Alliance

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From the National Coalition of Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
Advocacy Alert

Spring Break for Congress = A Great Time to Talk about Improving Cancer Care
Rep. Carolyn C. Kilpatrick meets with a young constituent

Your member of Congress will be home in the district office soon for the March 15 - March 30 congressional recess. It’s the perfect time to visit and get support for H.R. 1078, the Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act! Make an appointment to visit your representative in the district office or attend a local Town Hall meeting if one is scheduled.

Action Needed:

Check to see if your representative is a co-sponsor of H.R. 1078. Click here to see the current list. http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:HR01078:@@@P
Make an appointment to meet with your representative in the district office. Encourage others who care about quality cancer care and live in your congressional district to join you. There is strength in numbers! Learn more about meeting with public officials.

Find out whether your representative is hosting a Town Hall meeting. (Find your representative’s website and contact information here.) If the answer is YES, invite friends who care about quality cancer care to attend the meeting with you. Be prepared to ask your representative to support quality cancer care and bring along background materials to hand out. Learn more about making a difference at a Town Hall meeting.

Whether you arrange a district office meeting or attend a Town Hall meeting, it’s important to bring printed information about quality cancer care to hand out. Download materials that explain and support H.R. 1078.
If you want to contact your legislator, but need a little more help or information, contact us at advocacy@canceradvocacy.org or call us at 301-650-9127.

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From Emma Jacobs:
Emma Jacobs Breast Cancer Foundation

The Unbeatable movement has begun! Next Fall, Unbeatable – A New Musical, which chronicles one woman’s struggle with breast cancer, will have its world premiere production at Houston’s acclaimed Stages Repertory Theatre and the anticipation is remarkable. More importantly, the comprehensive network of support that this new musical has already generated is awe-inspiring: M.D Anderson, The Pink Ribbons Project and The Susan G. Komen Foundation have joined dozens of individual donors to pledge significant support to develop this amazing project. Now is your moment to join our Unbeatable movement and bring this inspirational musical to Houston.

In a time when there are so many worthy causes drawing our attention, I encourage you to consider Unbeatable as a unique way to support the arts and provide a message of great hope to those taken ill with an insidious cancer. Thanks to your support we are well on our way to our goal of bringing Unbeatable to Houston!

Sincerely,

Emma Jacobs
Fundraising chair, Unbeatable
Stages Repertory Theatre

Checks made payable to the Emma Jacobs Breast Cancer Foundation, 206 Terrace Drive, Houston, Texas 77007.

Portions of your donation to the Emma Jacobs Breast Cancer Foundation (a 501c3 organization) may qualify for tax deductions under the laws of the State of Texas.

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DAILY REMINDER #1:
"Fund Free Mammograms" Go to The Breast Cancer Site at http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/tpc/EEB_0115_BCSm and help fund free mammograms for the homeless, working-poor, and un-insured women. It costs nothing to you, except one daily click on the pink "Fund Free Mammograms" button. You can even request automatic reminders via e-mail. Please make your free click now, and thanks for your continuing support! The Breast Cancer Site, One Union Square, 600 University Street, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 1-888-811-5271

DAILY REMINDER #2:
Help eliminate Breast Cancer with a daily click at http://breastcancer.care2.com/ebc-about.html You'll be one of the first people to participate in the largest virtual mountain climb in the world! With every click, (or "step") you generate a donation to eliminate the environmental causes of breast cancer--for free. Sponsors pay for your click and fund The Breast Cancer Fund's programs focusing on environmental links to breast cancer. It only takes a second! The Breast Cancer Fund is the leading national organization focused on identifying – and advocating for the elimination of – the environmental and preventable causes of the disease. For more details on the organization’s work, visit http://www.breastcancerfund.org/ /

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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Mark Your Calendars and Save the Dates!

ROSEBUDS MEETING
March 18, 5:45 - 7:30 pm
Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting
Open to all Breast Cancer Patients/Survivors
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
The Rose, 3400 Bissonnet

THE ALICE THOMSEN LYMPHEDEMA AWARENESS GROUP of Houston Meetings are scheduled on the 3rd Tuesday of every other month at the American cancer Society Building, 6301 Richmond (between Hillcroft and Fountainview). Please join us on March 18, 2008 at 7 pm. Hope to see you then, Cynthia Gdula.

Y-ME NATIONAL BREAST CANCER
Houston Team Captain Training Luncheon
DoubleTree Hotel Houston Downtown
All team captains and co-captains are invited to attend the Houston Walk Team Captain Training Luncheon on March 19, 2008. This event promises to be a lot of fun, bringing together representatives from corporate, family, and club teams!

The luncheon is an opportunity for your team to learn fun ways to fundraise as well as meet others who will be there on Mother's Day morning By attending you will be one of the first to receive our brand-new 2008 promotional posters and brochures which will help you get started on the right foot!

DoubleTree Hotel Houston Downtown
400 Dallas Street
Houston, TX 77002
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
http://main.y-me.org/site/Calendar/2108956386? view=Detail&id=5161&JServSessionIdr004=avtc2m4ov4.app14a

VICTORIA'S PLACE
Seed Meditation with Victoria Silva
Saturday, March 22nd
7:00 PM
Cost: $10
http://www.feminineliving.com/ for the details and RSVP. See you there!

ROSEBUDS II MEETING
March 27, 5:45 - 7:30 pm
Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting for those who have had or are at high risk for recurrence and/or metastasis, 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month The Rose, 3400 Bissonnet.

THE FACES BEHIND BREAST CANCER BOOK EVENT
Appearances Breast Care Boutique
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Mays Clinic, Floor #2
Houston, TX
Wednesday, April 2nd
11:00am - 4:00pm
Meet the author and participants from the book!

M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
Fatigue Awareness Week - April 7 -10, 2008
Monday April 7th, 10am - 1pm - Clinic Open House
Mays Clinic, Sixth Floor
Tuesday, April 8th, - Cancer-related Fatigue Video Viewing
6:30 - 7:30pm
Cancer Prevention Building, Eight Floor, Rooms 1 & 2
RSVP: 713-792-2808 or e-mail bsmp@mdanderson.org
For more information, call the Patient Education Office at 713-794-5379
or e-mail www.mdanderson.org/departments/patedu

SOS SURVIVOR MEETING
Held the second Tuesday of each month for those living in Fort Bend County.
April 8, 2008, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Holy Cross Episcopal Church
For additional info and directions: http://sosporchlight.blogspot.com/

AVON WALK FOR BREAST CANCER
Houston - April 12 - 13, 2008
Congratulations on deciding to register for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer! By registering online now, you will have immediate access to all of the tools of your 'My Avon Walk Center' and can begin fundraising towards your goal today. https://secure2.convio.net/avon/site/TRR/Walk2008/Houston/1021196898? pg=ptype&fr_id=1420&JServSessionIdr004=x9jrwe2701.app26b or For more information, please call us at (713) 968-9250. Email: volunteer.houston@avonwalk.org

KNOCKOUT ROSES
A support group for women diagnosed under 40.
2nd Monday of each month, at 5:45 pm, April 14, 2008.
The Rose, 3400 Bissonnet.
Contact Amy Rigsby, Technical Director of The Rose, 713-660-6675

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Relay for Life, 2008
April 18, 2008 6:00 PM - April 19, 2008 6:00 AM
Location: Rice University Track Field, 6100 Main, Houston, TX 77005
Contact: Shelton Moore,Rosalyn, (713)706-5634 x296
Email: Rosalyn.SheltonMoore@cancer.org
No registration fee. Each person is asked to raise $100.00
Agenda: Survivor Ceremony, Luminaria Ceremony, Entertainment, Food and Games. For more information: http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/coe?EID=62080

NATIONAL BREAST CANCER COALITION (NBCC):
2008 Annual Advocacy Training Conference
Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel
999 9th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
April 26th - 29th 2008

Register now to attend NBCCF's 16th Annual Advocacy Training Conference. Join hundreds of national and international breast cancer activists in our fight to eradicate breast cancer.

NBCCF's yearly gathering helps participants hone their advocacy skills and learn about the latest in breast cancer science, research and policy. Hear directly about the controversies and issues from important leaders, scientists, and advocates. To learn more about this event and registration, visit: http://www.stopbreastcancer.org//index.php? option=com_content&task=view&id=598&Itemid=1

SUSAN'S RALLY in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
The Susan Roberson Wade Memorial Car Rally
Save the Dates: Rally - April 27, 2008
Golf Tournament - October 27, 2008
For more information: http://www.susansrally.org/

HOPE STONE, INC.
Save The Date for our Premiere Piece
PEACE PIECE ...May 1st, 2008
a dance, theater and music performed by
the Kid's Play Ensemble and YouthSound
7:00 pm
Kaplan Theater, JCC
tickets on sale now
http://www.hopestoneinc.org/
713.526.1907 ext. 3

CURE MAGAZINE
Registration is open for the 2008 CURE Day of Caring Breast Cancer Forum on May 3 & 4in Denver. The Day of Caring weekend features breast cancer experts from around the country, as well as educational exhibits, and a Survivor’s Fashion Show.
Full agendas, hotel accommodations, and online registration are available now! We look forward to seeing you there! http://www.curetoday.com/forums/index.html

Y-ME NATIONAL BREAST CANCER ORGANIZATION
Houston Walk to Empower, Non-Competitive 3-mile Walk
Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13, 2007
Check-In Begins: 7:30 a.m. Walk Begins: 9:00 a.m.
Sam Houston Park, Houston, Texas

During the past 15 years, Y-ME’s Mother’s Day Events have raised more than $26 million to help ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone. In 2006, $6 million was raised. Please join us this year -- you’ll be proud to know that your support will help Y-ME continue providing its essential programs and services to people and their loved ones touched by breast cancer.
For more details: http://houstonwalk.y-me.org/site/PageServer? pagename=MDE_HTX_homepage

M.D. ANDERSON NETWORK 20th ANNUAL
LIVING FULLY WITH and BEYOND CANCER CONFERENCE
This annual event for patients/survivors and caregivers celebrates its 20th anniversary with the theme, “Live, Reach, Celebrate,”
Keynote Speaker, Actor Gerald McRaney
September 4 - 6, 2008
Houston Marriott Westchase
Online Registration starts Monday, June 16, 2008
Details TBA or visit www.mdanderson.org/andersonnetwork

PINK RIBBONS PROJECT
Tour de Pink 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Tour de Pink is the annual fundraising bike ride sponsored by Pink Ribbons Project to raise funds for breast cancer education and awareness.
Details, TBA

"UNBEATABLE"
Stages Repertory Theatre
Coming September, 2008
The new musical Unbeatable is coming to town in September 2008 in a World Premiere production produced by Houston’s acclaimed Stages Repertory Theatre. This brilliant new musical follows the true story of a strong-willed woman and her life-changing confrontation with Breast Cancer. http://www.unbeatablemusical.com/ Details TBA
To make a donation, contact Emma Jacobs at emma@jacobswoerner.com

SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE
Houston, Saturday October 4th, 2008
Save the Date! Details TBA

CURE MAGAZINE
Coming later this fall, the 5th Annual CURE Patient & Survivor Forum will take place November 1 & 2 in Dallas. CURE is proud to offer a Young Adult Track at this meeting in addition to CNE credit for nurses. For More information visit:
http://www.curetoday.com/forums/index.html

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“I believe in the sun when it's not shining, I believe in love even when I feel it not, I believe in God even when he is silent.” - Irish Saying

Until we meet again...stay strong, stay well and keep on dancing no matter how many interruptions!
Love, Josie
The Pink Crusader
thepinkcrusader1@aol.com