Part of My Story, But Not Who I Am...

On this last day of October and last day of Breast Cancer Awareness month in 2013, I thought I'd share some of the opportunities I had to promote a local fund that helps those that need breast care services and can't afford them.  I was a recipient of this fund in 2008.  It was largely the reason I even had my scheduled yearly mammogram and thus, in part, the reason my cancer was discovered so early.  This amazing and at times overwhelming fact is not lost on me...

You can read my personal Especially For You story here: http://www.especiallyforyourace.org/efy/about/race-stories/

Sharing this story ended up snowballing into several opportunities to talk about my experience and as a result promote not only this great fund, but also to encourage women to take care of themselves.  I was thrilled to be able to "pay it forward" and do my small part to raise awareness and hopefully help others!

I did a couple of radio interviews:
http://www.965kisscountry.com/media/podcast-katheryn-foxxs-interviews-Interviews/katheryn-foxx-interviews-lorissa-wendy-about-23652227/

A TV appearance:
http://www.especiallyforyourace.org/efy/fund/

A newspaper story:
http://thegazette.com/2013/10/06/cedar-rapids-breast-cancer-survivor-201/

And finally, I spoke at Mercy Hospital/Alliant Energy's Power of Pink lighting ceremony:

It was a privilege and an honor to share with others and, I hope, encourage perhaps just one person.

The above is the Survivor's Photo from the morning of the Especially For You race.  I didn't know anyone personally in the crowd (that I know of), but there is an unspoken bond of understanding amongst those who have fought or are fighting similar battles.