Today, October 2nd, is Livestrong Day. It is a day to unite people affected by cancer in raising awareness of cancer issues on a global level and in communities across the country.
As many of you know, cancer took my mom this year. She died just eight weeks after her diagnosis, leaving us all stunned and devastated. Honestly, I want to crawl in a hole to cry and scream at the world that it is just not fair, but that won’t help anyone at this point.
Maybe however I can help by encouraging people (like YOU!) to go get tested for certain cancers as early as possible. If you have a family history or something just doesn’t feel right, TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR. Take charge of your own health. You only get one body and one life, so TREAT IT LIKE IT IS GOLD!
Do not wait until it is too late.
Please.
Some of the cancers can be tricky and not as easily detected. My dad is fighting his own battle with a rare form of blood cancer. It’s slow growing (thankfully) but yet still there. Perhaps the LAF and current research can find a cure for him and others like him soon. But they need our help.
So what can YOU do to support Livestrong Day?
- Blog/tweet/Facebook about it. Use the power of social media to get the word out. Janell from Thufferin Thuccotash is doing a giveaway for those who blog and link up on her post. She is a cancer survivor herself, please stop on over and say hi.
- Participate in a LIVESTRONG Day event in your area. Check the map to see if there is something nearby your house.
- Wear yellow and encourage your friends and family to do the same.
- Shop in the Livestrong Store. 100% of the proceeds from the store, after all related expenses, benefit the programs of the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
- Leave a comment below telling me that you shared this post with someone. (either via Twitter, Facebook, email, or just word of mouth). For EVERY comment that I get on this post between now and Sunday, October 4th, I will personally donate $1 to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. My only request is that you do not leave duplicate comments! (I want to support as much as I can, but I have no job!)
I’d love to make at least a $100 donation. Can you help me get to that goal?
Why I am doing this? Because I want a world without cancer. I don’t want another person to have to go through what my mom, dad, or my family has gone through this year.
We miss you Mom. (and even though I know you would hate me for putting your picture on the internet, I’m doing it anyway!) 
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Already RT’d on twitter!! Let’s get the donations up!
.-= Fcancer´s last blog ..My Speech at the Livestrong Global Summit in Dublin =-.
Great job spreading the word – keep on LivingStrong!
My aunt is running the Livestrong 5K in Austin next month, in honor of my aunt Annie, who lost her battle with colon cancer just 6 weeks ago, and my grandpa, who’s fighting pancreatic cancer at this very moment. It’s so tough. I’m so sorry for your loss, but admire what you’re doing to get the word out about cancer awareness.
I blogged about this, by the way.
Thank you to all who work so hard to cure this disease. Let’s hope we find the answers we need in the very near future. Thank you Lisa for doing your share.
Great site!
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Thanks so much for doing this Lisa! I am so thankful for Lance Armstrong & all the work he’s done to help people like Tim, who are testicular cancer survivors. Great picture of your mom!
There’s always something worth celebrating, no matter our circumstances. LIVESTRONG today and every day.
Keep up the good work!
So sorry about your mom. This ia a very loving thing you are doing. God bless.
.-= Magaly Reder´s last blog ..Threadless Tshirt Giveaway at jaypeeonline.net =-.
yeah, cancer donations, donate a buck for me!
and check out
http://www.fastsigns.com/Canada-BC-Vancouver-store653.html
.-= chelsea´s last blog ..Launched! =-.
OPPs, the last post I pasted the wrong link. please delete it!
I meant to say:
Yeah for more donations to cancer! please dontate a buck for me!
My mom died last year of ovarian cancer too. This is a site my work made for fundraising for cancer:
http://www.leafalegacy.ca/
.-= chelsea´s last blog ..Launched! =-.
Livestrong!
Best wishes to you – this is a great idea to support an amazing organization!
Very sorry to hear of your loss. It’s wonderful what you are doing to support LIVESTRONG , your Mom would be proud.
Thank you
God bless you. I am sorry to hear about your loss. Cancer has to be stopped. LIVESTRONG. I have my yellow bracelet and bought some for others.
.-= Barbara Platt´s last blog ..MomDot is looking for a few good bloggers to join our forum – like you =-.
Great cause mommy!
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My comment is: Cancer is the pits! It’s touched my life (more like robbed it). I’m an ovarian cancer survivor and I agree: I don’t want to see anyone else go through what I have gone through. I want a cure for ALL cancers.
Love the photo of you with your mother…may she rest in peace.
I’ll try to post your site on Facebook
.-= MaryAnn´s last blog ..Threadless Tshirt Giveaway at jaypeeonline.net =-.
I love you and miss you Mom…
I’m so sorry about you losing your mom to cancer. Thanks for being willing to donate!
.-= HSB Suzanne (aka Anita)´s last blog ..National Eat Together Week – Help a Food Bank =-.
My dear friend lost her three year old son to cancer earlier this year. Now my family and friends are helping to raise money to help prevent others from going through what little Jack did.
I’m so sorry about your mom.
I tweeted the link. (Or at least I think I did. Twitter is still not my BFF. It’s the thought that counts…right?)
.-= Slacker Mama´s last blog ..fuzzy milestones =-.
Hi, Lisa – I’m leaving my comment in solidarity. My life has been indirectly touched by cancer in a number of ways and I appreciate your drive to make a difference. I hope you reach your goal!
.-= Ami´s last blog ..In Recognition of My Internet Community =-.
Thank you for posting the picture of your mom. This disease took my great grandma, ravaged my mom…thank goodness she still lives, took my best friends father, and I am lucky, mine was caught early. Praise the Lord. Many others in my life also suffered as so many have from this disease.
Thank you for doing this.
We will find a cure one day!
.-= Tamara B.´s last blog ..Threadless Tshirt Giveaway at jaypeeonline.net =-.
My heart is with you. Glad you are spreading the word.
.-= Fit Mommy´s last blog ..Post Run Essentials =-.
What a great thought. I’m sorry for your loss.
What a great way to honor your mom. And lovely that you included a picture!
.-= Amy´s last blog ..Threadless Tshirt Giveaway at jaypeeonline.net =-.
What a wonderful picture….thank you for the reminder, I’m so sorry for your loss…
Great thoughts… thanks for sharing!
.-= Shari´s last blog ..Threadless Tshirt Giveaway at jaypeeonline.net =-.
@Shari: NOT my last blog… no idea that shows up on a post here.
We think of you and your mom quite a bit.
Thank you for sharing the picture and your story.
With much love,
Cheryl and the boys
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I am so sorry for your loss. Sending warm thoughts your way from Colorado.
.-= Kathy´s last blog ..Double Pass game =-.
So sorry for your loss! Are you familiar with Imerman Angels? It is an organization that works closely with the Lance Armstrong Foundation to pair up Cancer survivors with people newly diagnosed with Cancer.
Love that picture – thanks for sharing it.
.-= FatFighterTV´s last blog ..Breast cancer awareness prize pack giveaway =-.
What a beautiful tribute to your mom.
.-= WhyMommy´s last blog ..More birthdays, please! =-.
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