Off topic…ovarian cancer walk

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I posted this on my photography blog today….wanted to share it here as well. thanks

Mary


Most people who know me know at least a bit about my Mom, Mary Andrews. She was, and still is, my hero. She raised my brother and I by herself, without any help (financial or otherwise) from my father. She was one of my best friends in the whole world, and I talked to her daily, often multiple times. She loved to laugh, loved her family-especially her kids and grandkids, loved her job as bookkeeper at the Minnesota School of Business, loved an ice cold tall vodka tonic, loved traveling with her sister Anne, loved sitting in her garden and loved so much more. She died over four years ago from one of the nastiest cancers around: ovarian cancer. I still miss her. Every. Single. Day.

My family and I are participating in the MOCA-Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance 9th Annual Silent No More Walk/Run for Ovarian Cancer on Saturday September 13th. Ovarian cancer is one of the most deadly female cancers, hard to diagnose, hard to treat, and hard to live with. It is also underfunded for research into treatments, prevention and a someday cure. My mom survived breast cancer, and then she fought back ovarian cancer for about three years, but my family and I are walking in the hope that more money will help keep amazing women like my mom alive longer, and give them better choices to diagnose, treat and prevent this often silent killer. I’m asking anyone who is interested to donate, either directly to MOCA or by sponsoring us in the walk, by sending a check made out to MOCA to me. (Email me if you need my address) Thanks for your support, and if you still have your mom, tell her you love her today.

Mary

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Jodi Friedman - August 31, 2008 - 4:29 pm

I am so sorry about your mom – but it is wonderful that you are working hard to help others so that someday they will find a cure.

My father in law was diagnosed with lymphoma a year ago. He had a bone marrow transplant and is in remission for now – it was a long hard battle. They say there is a 40% chance of the cancer staying away – 60% chance of it coming back. He already had color cancer 10 yrs prior.

Cancer is such a terrible disease.

Anyway, please download my free cancer awareness actions (on my site under “try me” and also posted on my blog). They are a black and white conversion with 14 color overlays – each representing a “ribbon color to fight breast cancer. I created this free set and asked for prayers when my Father In Law was diagnosed. So far things have been going well, but we are enjoying every minute with him, knowing things are so uncertain.

Here is a link to my site for the download: http://www.mcpactions.com

Again – I am so sorry for the loss of your mom – who sounds like an incredible person.

Thanks – Jodi

wrecklessgirl - August 31, 2008 - 4:52 pm

wow….your mom seemed like a wonderful, brave woman. what an amazing cause.

bentley - September 11, 2008 - 8:36 am

The first paragraph made me cry. So well written. I got such a glimpse of who your mother was, a strong and beautiful lady. I lost my mom over 6 years ago suddenly after plastic surgery and I miss her. every. single. day. She raised me and my brother as a single mom as well. Have a good walk on Saturday. She is looking down with such pride and admiration.

admin - September 11, 2008 - 8:47 am

Thanks everyone for your sweet heartfelt understanding. :)
Mary

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