Race for the Cure

Don't we all know someone who has been effected by this awful disease?

The Portland Race for the Cure is this weekend and as the daughter of a breast cancer survivor of 23 years, this is a cause near and dear to my heart. Donate, walk it, talk about it or just think about it this weekend but PLEASE do something as it is going to take everyone to get rid of this awful disease. Too many people in our lives have gotten to know this disease too well. It is one thing to have a parent or an aunt diagnosed with it but when it happens to our peers at a young age it hits even closer to home.

This past year, my friend Becky found a tumor. At the time she discovered her tumor she was planning her wedding and thinking about her future. That instantly became secondary to fighting this ugly monster. Instead of becoming a Bridezilla, Becky became a Breast Cancer Butt-Kickingzilla and has been beating it ever since. The Butt Kickingzilla has many of the same traits as a Bridezilla, she became bossy, demanding and even a little irritable. The good news was, it wasn't at people, it was at this little thing growing inside her breast! After what seems like a million doctor appts, needle pokes, trips for chemo and everything else she had to endure, I am happy to report that this Cancer Butt Kickingzilla has successfully defeated her foe! Becky is on the road to recovery and we couldn't be more grateful. I think the scariest thing about this for those of us who know her is that Becky is a healthy and vibrant person, just reiterating that this nasty disease can find anyone!

I am writing in honor of my mom and Becky and asking that you take a moment to visit Becky's website and make a donation. She has currently raised the third highest amount of any team in the Portland Race for the Cure. You can sign on by going to

http://race.komenoregon.org/goto/beckyhornsten

If you are interested in taking part in the race, http://www.komenoregon.org/Race_for_the_Cure/ is where you need to go to sign up to walk or sleep in for the cure. Check it out.

Don't miss this chance to make a difference!