#574 Did You Ever Wonder?

Maggie with her product in Kodiak, AK.

October 14

Goal #14

Learn something new Every. Single. Day.  Nothing more needs to be said. Click to find out more--Learn a new skill

MBC Fact #14

Did you know there are many organizations who generously give to our fund without asking for recognition?  The fact is almost everyone is touched by cancer and many want to be part of the solution.  Please support these businesses and thank them for making a difference.  In no particular order, I will list them in the next several blog entries. Consider this as learning something today!

Emerald Isle Essentials by Maggie Dellemann is the first one to check out.  Visit her website as she has a personal connection to MBC-- also her products are fantastic!

Thanks for reading #574 of 7777+.

#573 Metastatic Breast Cancer Day

Maggie and Heather speaking at the Die in

October 13--MBC Day

Goal # 13

This is not necessarily a goal but an extremely moving video on the only day dedicated to metastatic breast cancer--October 13. Click to view--The Die in video--not to be missed. It is worth the time to watch it in its entirety.  The three of us speaking at the event were all diagnosed within months of each other and I am the only one left to continue advocating for more for Stage IV.  Heather and Maggie were wonderful young women who had so much to offer--but time ran out.  Their daughters now inspire me to continue to raise more funds for MBC.   Please donate for Heather and Maggie's daughters at More For Stage IV fund at the UW Carbone Cancer Center . 100% of all donations go directly to the researchers.


                                        MBC Fact #13

To learn more about National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day on October 13 and to access resources specifically for people living with metastatic breast cancer and their caregivers, visit www.mbcn.org.

Thanks for watching and reading #573 of 7777+. 

#572 Ha! Ha! Ha!

October 12

Goal #12

 Laugh--just laugh!  I have friends and certain family members who can induce snorting noises at the silliest things. The phrase, "laughter is the best medicine," tends to be an accurate description for those of us needing a lively chuckle every once in a while. Visit this site to find out how a good belly laugh will help you--laughing at a joke  

MBC Fact #12
There are no definitive prognostic statistics for metastatic breast cancer. Every patient and their disease is unique. MBCN

Thanks for reading #572 of 7777+.  This is no joke--

while you are laughing go to More for Stage IV at UW Carbone Cancer Center and donate.

#571 Get Up and Go!

Exercising and socializing!

October 11

Goal # 11

Exercise and enjoy it. Check out this site for ideas and why it is so important to move. Exercise for you!

MBC Fact #11
Metastatic breast cancer is not an automatic death sentence. Although most people will ultimately die of their disease, some will live for many years. MBCN

Thanks for reading #571 of 7777+ as you do your pushups!  Go to More For Stage IV fund at the UW Carbone Cancer Center to donate and keep us living for many years.  

#570 Best Fam---EVER!

                         

Missing a couple key players in this photo but they are in my heart.

                         October 10

                                      Goal #10  

 Ahhh!  The family.  Love them or love them more.  Those are my choices.  If you are fortunate to have landed in a special group of people who have your back and will hold you up no matter what, hang on to them. I LOVE my family.   Families are number 1

                                 MBC Fact #10 
Metastatic breast cancer is not an automatic death sentence. Although most people will ultimately die of their disease, some will live for many years. MBCN



Thanks for reading #570 of 7777+ and send your family one big hug today while you donate to More for Stage IV fund at the UW Carbone Cancer Center.  

#569 Travel!

                           

Seeing the world!

                              October 9

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." St. Augustine, quoted in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch

                                         Goal #9

Travel expands your mind and brings the world a little bit closer. Read this fascinating article on the benefits of getting on a jet plane (or other modes of transportation).   Sign me up for traveling!

                                    MBC Fact #9
Treatment choices are guided by breast cancer type, location and extent of metastasis in the body, previous treatments and other factors. MBCN


Thanks for reading # 569 of 7777+ and seeing the world.  Please consider a donation to More For Stage IV at the UW Carbone Cancer Center

#568 Read

                           October 8


                                       Goal #8

This is day 8 of my goal setting blog.  Keep up the good work!

Read--join a book club or visit your library for the latest and greatest hits. Have you read a good book lately?

                                                         MBC Fact #8

Like early stage breast cancer, there are different types of metastatic breast cancer.   

Thanks for reading #568 of 7777+ and finding a good book.  I would be remiss not to remind you to  donate to More For Stage IV at the UW Carbone Cancer Center.