Late Pink October Post

It’s a shame that Pink October passed by and I hadn’t done anything to show my ardent support for it this year.  I used to join fund raising campaigns for Breast Cancer Awareness like the Avon Walk but unfortunately, I missed it this year.  I am glad that I have a niece who’s ever so active and so concerned on giving support for BC Awareness (and giving assistance and aid to deployed Military Men on duty as well). This morning, I'm so glad and very touched by what is posted in her Facebook account.  

That is my niece Raquel who had joined the 5K Race for the Cure in San Diego, Ca.  It warms my heart that she remembered me on that event.  Could not help it, but my eyes got watery knowing that she too is in the same battlefield as where I am.   Nonetheless, I am very grateful that she’s now back on her best  fighting form.  She’s walking the trail I’ve been to and I know how difficult the journey is.  I’m just glad she’s one tough woman and is very positive in her outlook in life.  I’m sure, God would give her the arms/ instruments to combat all the obstacles in her life coz she’s one caring and loving lady.

I am always praying for you Raquel, for us, and for everyone else who are fighting it out and trekking the road to absolute wellness. God bless!

The Pink Ribbon

 

 What’s with the Pink Ribbon?  The Pink Ribbon is the international symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It represents fear of breast cancer, hope for the future and the charitable kindness of individuals and businesses that visibly support the breast cancer movement. It is intended to inspire solidarity with women who have breast cancer.

Now that it’s October, being the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there are various activities being held everywhere in the world to support breast cancer advocacy.  Likewise, you can find a number of bazaars promoting countless products claiming proceeds of sales will go to charitable institutions that support patients with breast cancer. Well and good if they do!  I just hope that these so called charitable institutions are not just taking advantage of the funds entrusted to them by the real good Samaritans who only want nothing but to alleviate the conditions of the breast cancer patients.

As a breast cancer survivor myself,  it is my fervent wish that breast cancer or any kind of cancer for that matter, will soon be eradicated from the face of the earth.  ...and all those afflicted especially the one person very dear to me, will triumph against the monstrous disease!