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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CANCER SUCKS!!!
I’ve already posted about this on my blog. Need to find something to do today…besides wearing my livestrong bracelets that is.
.-= Irene aka FitHungryGurl´s last blog ..It’s All About the Yellow! =-.
I’m so sorry about your mom. But I love the photo!
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I shall Tweet you and Facebook you [we are getting odder and odder!]
good luck! Hope you reach your target
.-= sandhy´s last blog ..LIVESTRONG post – cancer – it’s effects on my life =-.
You are awesome! Thanks for sharing your story and bringing attention to this important cause.
.-= Joanna Sutter´s last blog ..Drink Pink =-.
Thanks so much for sharing your family’s story with others. LIVESTRONG!
Love the post. Never wait until it’s too late is a great message to articulate.
Lisa you are such an awesome trainer!!! I never felt as accomplished or as positive as I did when I was training with you. I may have thought I can’t do this, but you quickly turned it into “YES YOU CAN”!!! Thank you for that!!!
Thanks for posting this Lisa. I don’t think people understand how devastating cancer is until it takes someone we love. Tomorrow will be 2 years since my mom passed, so I know how you feel.
Thanks for posting about LiveStrong day! My mom died of cancer and I am wearing my LiveStrong t-shirt today! I am lowering my risk of cancer by eating right and keeping fit through long distance running.
I will keep this message short because I have a hard time writing about this.
My mother died with cancer in April. I wont talk about it much because it is still hard. I support everyone what they do to help fight this nasty disease.
Lisa,
Thanks for sharing your story. Livestrong!
Just published your blog link on my Facebook profile. Thank you for sharing your story and God Bless you!
LIVESTRONG!!
keep on spreading the word! anyone in south louisiana is invited to out LIVESTRONG DAY event at Southeastern in Hammond, LA on Oct 7th!
I just put up your blog post in my twitter, hopefully some people will come by and leave a comment.
What a great personal story and so very touching!
always, ash
.-= Ashton Dene´s last blog ..LiveSTRONG Day =-.
LIVESTRONG..we all shall do are part. I am throwing down my pack.
I love that you shared the picture, Lisa.
.-= MizFit´s last blog ..First Person Friday: Of friendship & cancer fighting. =-.
Thank you for your efforts.
We held a LiveStrong breakfast at work – inspiring.
LiveStrong today – and every day.
in Ottawa
So sorry about your mom; that sounds so heartbreaking.
Thanks for doing this; what a great idea to have a comment drive.
.-= Crabby McSlacker´s last blog ..Cancer: Beat It! =-.
This is a wonderful idea and a way to give back!
I wish my office was more casual and I could wear my Livestrong gear to work!
my mother-in-law, age 70, has just completed treatment for breast cancer. i will continue to support any event to find a cure for cancer. I celebrate livestrong day and breast cancer everyday, wristbands and all!
Thank you for sharing your story and supporting Livestrong Day!! I lost my father in July to pancreatic cancer. I’ll be running 26.2 tomorrow to honor him, others that I’ve lost, and those that are surviving and living strong! Blessings to all.
Hello WORKOUT mommy. Thank you so much for this beautiful post and the tribute and recognition. Let’s do this again next year even bigger and better!
Beyond Appreciation for this effort!
Janell aka POD
.-= POD´s last blog ..LIVESTRONG Day 2009! =-.
Great blog and thanks for supporting LIVESTRONG! You are inspiring and empowering with all that you do!
AWESOME!!! LIVESTRONG
Beautiful. My Granny, who raised me, died of pancreatic cancer in 1997, so I know how you feel. Best of luck. LIVESTRONG!
Great post. I’m crying & missing my dad. Maybe him and your mom are celebrating together. no more chemo, no more worry. Just a big party and smiling down at us.
Livestrong is a great cause. My friend’s mom is suffering from pancreatic cancer right now. It’s a cruel disease.
Love the comment drive idea!
.-= Nora FItzpatrick´s last blog ..WTF =-.
My father in law died from lung cancer and i’ve got several family members who are survivors of breast and prostate cancers.
Thanks for doing this – we support Livestrong as well.
Thank you for doing this! It is a great idea. I am riding in the LiveSTRONG Challenge this October in Austin for the 3rd year in a row. Lung Cancer took my mom on April 1st 2008. My dad had been a Bladder Cancer survivor, and then also diagnosed with Lung Cancer too. He died 9 weeks after my mom on June 5th 2008.
Contact me if you need someone to talk to. I am a good listener. Thanks again for Living Strong. xo
.-= Cara Quinn´s last blog ..Lance’s New Sweet Ride! =-.
Thank you for such a brilliant idea! I’m headed to ACL wearing yellow
We all must LIVESTRONG! Those sick and those supporting!
Oh Lisa, what a great thing you are doing! You know she’s smiling on you from up above (even though you put her picture on your blog
Big hugs to you and I’ll give you some real ones soooon!
Jamie
.-= A Forest Frolic´s last blog ..Today is a special day! =-.
I’m so sorry for what this has done to your family.
Thank you for the post to remind us all.
Stay STRONG!
Thank you for your support of Livestrong and the fight against cancer. I am sharing your story and hosting a Livestrong Day event at my HS. I had 530 wristbands to give out and most of them are now being worn by students. Have a great Livestrong Friday!
Very sorry for your loss – I can’t imagine losing my mother.
.-= Shelley B´s last blog ..Maggie =-.
I miss your mom lots. Great pic! Wonderful idea about the donation.
Great post and great idea.
.-= Jen Anderson´s last blog ..Threadless Tshirt Giveaway at jaypeeonline.net =-.
I love it the idea about the donation & support it!
Thanks for doing this!!! & for Live Strong!!!!
Have a great Livestrong Friday!
Great post- blogged about it as well!
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..Livestrong Day! =-.
Thank you for sharing your story. I lost my grandmother and mother to cancer. Now my fil is struggling with bladder cancer.
Livestrong
EJ
Great post, Lisa. Very sorry for the loss of your mom. Far too many lives are cut short by cancer. (Here via Thuffering Thuccotash)
.-= lee (journey to fitville)´s last blog ..Living Strong =-.
Thanks for sharing your story, I am so sorry you have lost your mother to cancer! I lost my father to cancer 9yrs ago and the feeling of loss is still so strong. I think what you are doing is so wonderful and I also will continue to support any event to find a cure for cancer. Thanks for making us aware and most of all getting many of us involved in such a great way to give back. LIVESTRONG everyday!!!!
Hi there, soooo sorry for you lost. I found out a few days ago that a friend of mine has cancer again. It sucks big time, but Im sure that I dont need to tell you about how much cancer sucks. You are very sweet, great, cool and more for doing this with your blog!
Regards from Uruguay (I’ve already tweeted about your blog!!)
LIVESTRONG!
Dear Lisa,
I’m here with you today. I’ve lost a few loving family members to cancer as well. I lost my aunt (age 32) and my uncle (age 46). Both of them were amazingly loving people and role models for our family. Thanks for reminding me of this special day. You and your family are in my prayers.
All the Best, Mary
So sorry to hear from your loss but think it is great you turn this into this much neede cry for attention for the fight against cancer. Thanks for that.
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for doing such a wonderful thing. I hope we will all live to see the cure!
Your Mom was a really special person. She will always be inside of you-helping you to be patient and kind to your kids and husband. She was like that.
Good Luck with your fund raising endeavors!
I have a friend dealing with cancer right now. She is not doing all that great. So for all that are fighting this battle I am here to say GO FOR IT and fight with all you have.
Its a uplifting story and i will share it with my twitter followers:D I want to support this anyway I can:)
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