Good Morning, Quilters!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Statistics show that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime…that means that 1250 of The Inbox Jaunt’s 10,000 followers will face breast cancer!
The best way to fight breast cancer is to have a plan that helps you detect breast cancer in its early stages.
Read more at The National Breast Cancer Foundation HERE.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Sulky is offering the Pretty Pink Giveaway– 18 spools of their gorgeous thread: 40 wt Rayon (one of my go-to threads–see below), 40 wt cotton and 12 wt cotton –to one lucky winner.
ENTER TO WIN
Please leave a comment--anything you want to say about Breast Cancer, thread, or just write: “Pretty in Pink”
One lucky winner will be chosen at random on Friday.
THINGS TO DO NOW
Learn the warning signs of Breast Cancer HERE
Read about Breast Cancer Prevention and Early Detection HERE
Take a Breast Cancer Risk Assessment HERE
Consider a donation to one of the many Breast Cancer organizations.
Spread the word–encourage your family and friends to learn more about Breast Cancer prevention.
Enter to win the Sulky Pretty Pink Giveaway.
Whatever you choose to do this October, remember YOU can make a difference…
Lori
767 comments
cindy sharp
Pretty in Pink
Paula Hedges
Detection is key! I know so many survivors of breast cancer. It can be stopped, but not if you don’t do something to check it isn’t there! No reason to avoid self-exams and mammograms.
quilty2
My best friend from high school, she is the Godmother to my first born died at age 38. She ignored the ‘egg’ coming out of her breast on the side. Don’t ignore any thing about your body.
Insurance or no insurance, mamma’s should be available to all.
Stay in the Pink!!
Melody Lutz
Think…….PINK!
Pam
Pretty in pink. I so miss my mother who left us too soon from breast cancer. She taught me to sew and gave me a love for quilts, garments, and all things related to sewing! I love you, Mom!!! Thanks for your sacrificial love!
Ginny L
Pretty in pink!
anudge
As a breast cancer survivor of 17 years, I know how important screening tests are. Schedule one now. Thanks for the chance, Lori.
Lisa Garrett
My grandson got a pair of pink socks to wear this month. He is only 10 but wants to do his part!
Phyllis
Pretty in Pink. Lost my aunt 2 years ago with cancer. We talked every month and I miss her so much!!
Ellen Rittenhouse
Pretty in Pink!
Susan
Mammograms are my yearly routine. My aunt in her late 70’s was diagnosed with breast cancer and her daughter in her 20’s. My cousin survived but my aunt didn’t. No matter your age get a mammogram!
Cindy Schultz
Breast Cancer sucks.
Gail Hammond
Get your yearly mammogram.
Janelle Martin
I have way too many friends who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. One day, hopefully soon, there will be a cure!
Heather H
Pretty in pink!
Kelly A Hyre
Pretty in pink! My stepmom and aunt are both breast cancer survivors!
quilter1522
Getting my mammo this week – never fun but a ‘must do’ yearly!
Shelly (Meemo) Murphy
I love Molly Ringwald in Pretty in Pink!
Denise Sansone
Pretty in pink! I had my yearly mammogram a couple of weeks ago. All is good.
Joanne
Pretty in Pink!
betsysmom
My daughter has been cancer free now for 6 years after a mammogram found it when she was in her 40’s. So glad she had the pictures taken early on. Every Month is a celebration for me!
Janet Bradford
Pretty in Pink! Thanks for the awareness.
Barb S
A little discomfort is a small price to pay for getting your mammogram! The yearly test have saved my sister, best friend, and so many others!
Virginia Hanson
I am living proof that one can lick cancer. 6 years and going. So far all is well. Thanks to the annual mammogram for detecting the tumor and also that of my kid sister 6 months later.
legato1958
Your pink quilting is gorgeous!
Susie
Cecelia M Vincelli
Pretty in Pink!!
Suzanna Trail
I am a (almost) 5 year breast cancer free. Get mammograms and check yourself monthly.
Terri
Pretty in Pink, with prayers for all who are fighting this disease.
Mary K Finn
Thank for the links and the reminder that something fairly simple can save lives! I lost mother when I was just 26 yrs old. It was so especially sad that she never experienced the joy of a grandchild in her lifetime as I am finding such delight in my grandchildren now..
Linda
We are celebrating 9 years of cancer free for my best friend,
K Yee
The numbers for breast cancer are heart stopping. While I don’t enjoy mammograms, I go. I figure that it really is just for a few minutes, and what is a few minutes over a lifetime. Here is to improved treatments, a cure and that we can all be Pretty in Pink.
Shirley
Always get your mammogram. There are no excuses when it comes to letting cancer win in your life.
Deb M
My mom was a breast cancer survivor; thank goodness it was caught early.
Lynn McBroom
Enjoy all the attention to pink during October. My favorite oil/tire store is gleefully giving away pink ink pens this month. If attention and talk ever cured anything, were well on our way to success. And success over cancer would be a good thing.
Mary
Pretty in Pink, love your quilt.
Patsy Sanford
I do self exams, mammogram every year and then with yearly physical my M.D. does a breast exam. Several years ago I found several lumps in right breast went to doctor and surgery found fatty tissue. Thank the Lord. Remember check your body for you know it better than anyone. I have noticed the breast tissue feels thicker talked to my doctor and we are watching this because you can have breast cancer with no lumps. So watch your breast for any changes.
Susan in AK
Pretty in Pink
Nadine Vining
Get your mammos grammed!
Linda Mahoney
I have already had breast cancer – please get screened yearly by a good organization. It is so important to get the best care you can find.
Pink is one of my favorite colors!
Terri
Both my mother and her mother died died from breast cancer. My mom at the age of 54. I’m 61 now and you can understand that I breathed a big sigh of relief when I turned 52.
Marti
Pretty in Pink
Christine B.
Pretty in Pink! Courage to all those fighting this horrid disease.
kattails.....kathy in WV
Pink is Beautiful…especially with brown….or black….or grey….or….well….just about any other other! I associate the color pink with breast cancer awareness. Thank you for the chance to win….
Michele Ward
Early detection is key! My mother, sister, aunt and two cousins had breast cancer. My aunt, sister and cousins caught it early! Pretty in Pink!
Janice Henson
Love pink of any color. I had a dear friend die from breast cancer even though she had all the scans each year. More research is needed for those that have the rare forms. Right now 5 year survival rate is all they have and it isn’t a good 5 years after doing all the things they have to do to live longer. Would love any thing in pink.
Cristina Avelar
Love the quilting. Pretty in Pink.
Elizabeth Kuntz
Pretty in Pink!
Debra Robinson
Pretty in Pink!!! My Step-mother is a survivor!!
Betsy Schneekloth
My beloved aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 50. She survived and lived to be 83. She just passed away a year ago and I still miss her terribly. I got my love of sewing and crafting from her.
Pink thread!! Love it, especially now that I have 2 granddaughters.
Catherine J Smith
Everyone should be pretty in pink! Breast cancer can also affect men.
Sharon
Have your mammogram! Pretty in pink!!
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