#578 BE KIND

October 25

Goal

 Be kind. Be kind. Be kind.  Nothing else needs to be said.  Read why we should always choose--Kindness

MBC Fact

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women (24.2%, i.e. about one in 4 of all new cancer cases diagnosed in women worldwide are breast cancer), and the cancer is the most common in 154 of the 185 countries included in GLOBOCAN Global Cancer facts

Supporters

One of our many generous supporters, thanks to one of their employees bringing MBC to their attention, is Exact Sciences in Madison, Wisconsin.  They were forthcoming with their donation when Kelsey Umland explained the need for more research for this disease.  Thank you to her and to this philanthropic company.

Thanks for reading #578 of 7777+ and kindly donating to More For Stage IV at UW Carbone Cancer Center

7777+ Days: #577 Write, Write, Write!

Today is the twenty-fourth day since October 1.  2,784 women and men are no longer with us because of metastatic breast cancer.  Please help Kristie Konsoer with her goal to fund more research.

7777+ Days: #577 Write, Write, Write!: October 24 Goal  Write in a journal.  Your children will appreciate your life story--click here to find out more.  Journal writing...

#577 Write, Write, Write!

October 24

Goal 
Write in a journal.  Your children will appreciate your life story--click here to find out more. Journal writing

MBC Fact

The most common breast cancer metastasis sites are the bones, the lungs, the brain, and the liver. The symptoms of metastatic breast cancer can be very different depending on the location of the cancer: Breast Cancer/org

• constant back, bone, or joint pain 
• difficulty with urinating (either incontinence or not being able to go); this can be a sign that the nerves in your back are being pinched by a cancer 
• numbness or weakness anywhere in your body 
• a constant dry cough 
• difficulty breathing 
• shortness of breath 
• chest pain 
• loss of appetite 
• abdominal bloating, pain, or tenderness 
• constant nausea, vomiting, or weight loss 
• jaundice (a yellow tinge to the skin and whites of your eyes) 
• severe headaches 
• vision problems (blurry vision, double vision, loss of vision) 
• seizures 
• loss of balance 
• confusion

                                               Supporter
When given this diagnosis, you tend to seek out others in the same boat as yourself.  It has been an absolute pleasure to meet and work with Kristie Konsoer from Middleton.  Please take a moment to see what her big plans for October entail and then view her impressive TV performance.  Being such a powerful and motivated force, there is no doubt she will get her wish of $50,000 for her nifty fifty birthday.  Thank you from all of us!

Kristie's October fundraiser:

🎃 Is it the Great Pumpkin? 🎃

No, just me, but I am excited to tell you about an event to raise money for stage IV breast cancer research for UW Carbone. 

Join me at Barriques in downtown Middleton on Sunday, October 27th from 9 to 5 and vote for your favorite jack-o-lantern by making a donation. Place your donation in the jack-o-lantern you like the best. 🎃

All donations go to the More For Stage IV Fund where 100% goes to research.

Bring a friend or two! Stay and enjoy some coffee, tea, or a treat. Buy a bottle of wine for yourself or as a gift. Support Barriques whether you sit for a spell or are on the go. ☕️

I would LOVE to see you!

Barriques is located at 1901 Cayuga Street. 🍁🍂

It will be spook-tacular! 🎃

@UWCarbone @Barriques (From Kristie's Facebook page)

Here's the video link about her goal.  Quite an impressive one, I'd say.
channel 3000

 Thanks for reading #577 of 7777+ and while you are at it, how about a donation for Kristie's fund.  Go to More for Stage IV at the UW Carbone Cancer Center.  Be sure to mention her name in your donation. 

7777+ Days: #576 Ants on Fire!

7777+ Days: #576 Ants on Fire!: October 23 Goal #16 Watch a colony of ants--this article explains an interesting concept about the little creatures. Ants on Fir...

7777+ Days: #575 Backyard Beauty.

7777+ Days: #575 Backyard Beauty.: October 22 A one word explanation about my absence since October 14--GRANDCHILDREN!  Rob and I have been in Seattle cuddling with ...

#576 Ants on Fire!

October 23

Goal #16

Watch a colony of ants--this article explains an interesting concept about the little creatures. Ants on Fire!

MBC Facts

Between 20 and 30 percent of women with early stage breast cancer go on to develop metastatic disease. While treatable, metastatic breast cancer (MBC) cannot be cured. The five-year survival rate for stage 4 breast cancer is 22 percent; median survival is three years. Annually, the disease takes 40,000 lives. Fred Hutch

Supporter

La Lingerie has been extremely gracious to us over the past few years donating a percentage of their profits to the More For Stage IV fund during the month of October.  If you haven't experienced their customer service or their merchandise, I would highly suggest you check them out as you will be notably impressed.

Because of their generous hearts, our researchers will again benefit from their donation.  Visit the website or their store...you will be glad you did.  Thank you la lingerie for your continued support in so many ways this month. Their website is http://www.lalingerieshop.com/lajoom/

Thanks for reading #576 of 7777+ and donate to More For Stage IV at the UW Carbone Cancer Center

#575 Backyard Beauty.

October 22

A one word explanation about my absence since October 14--GRANDCHILDREN!  Rob and I have been in Seattle cuddling with the sweetest children around and, quite frankly, I had no time to even throw a brief blog together.  My question every night when I finally rested my weary head on the pillow was, "How did I do this when my children were young?"  The answer was simply--subtract thirty plus years from my age--having cancer had very little to do with my fatigue level.   My healthy husband was just as exhausted!  

I'll attempt to finish up the month of October with a blog a day.  The goals are worth trying as least once and hopefully the MBC facts will motivate you to share with others.

                                               Goal #15

Embrace natural beauty from your backyard or a walk in the woods. Click here to find out more--Get outside!  

MBC Fact

Only 2%-5% of funds raised for breast cancer research is focused on research for the already metastasized patient Metavivor

Supporters

 Previously I featured a business donating to our fund. Today will highlight one more example of how  more funding can be provided for our researchers because of a philanthropic company. Our supportive business is Sprint Print--a generous contributor who has never said no when we ask for something to be printed or copied.  Liz, one of the owners, has gone above and beyond our ask; and when I question if it is too much, she simply smiles and keeps on donating.  What a place!  We are proud to not only have her in our back pockets for all our printing needs but as a friend who has our backs.  Thank you Sprint Print.  Visit their website--at Sprint Print is the best!!  It takes a village... and she is the chief!

Thanks for reading #575 of 7777+.  As you breathe in the beauty of nature, think about making a donation to More for Stage IV at the UW Carbone Cancer Center.