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
Cheryl Lea
Pretty in pink.
Yvonne Mills
Pretty in pink!
Wendy Concini
Get your mammogram
Jeanne
Supporting breat cancer research and praying for those already afflicted. Pretty in pink!
Jane Barr
Pretty in Pink
Kathy M
Pretty in Pink — Several women in my family are Breast Cancer survivors. Both sides, young women and mature. Science and prayers are key. Thanks for supporting breast cancer prevention.
Donna Johnson
My mother was a 25 year breast cancer survivor!! She died from a massive brain stem stroke resulting from a history of high blood pressure at 83 years old. Breast cancer is a curable disease. But we ladies must also work to prevent stroke, heart disease and diabetes! Lose those fat quarters the best place to get started!!
Pat
Pretty in PINK!
MaryJean
Pretty in Pink. What a wonderful happy color. Take time to take your mammograms. Follow-up. And be true to you.
Barb Ellis
Thanks for your support to breast cancer awareness. It is important for us to have our yearly exam. I have lost a few friends due to breast cancer and a few who have had mastectomies and saved their lives. This year they found a lump in my breast and lucky for me it was nothing but if it had been cancer I would of caught it early. We all need to take care of ourselves and get our mammograms. Thank you, Lori.
Sandra
I lost my sister to breast cancer six years ago. Please don’t miss your annual exam, mammogram and get tested for the brac analysis gene if you have a family history of breast cancer. Fight for your life!
Trena
Early detection is key. Don’t be afraid to get checked out. Be brave and do it anyway. It really doesn’t take long, nor hurt, just uncomfortable for a little bit.
Lorraine Schuller
Bless you for sharing the information. Pretty in Pink would be awesome to win. Thank you
Rhona
My girlfriend had breast cancer and she beat it, still going strong 12 years later, yes! It can be beaten!
Diana
Thank you for providing the links. I did the Risk Assessment and found that my risk is only 1.3%, so I’m glad for that. I will be sending this post to my female friends and hope it helps educate them about breast cancer. I appreciate all these causes (exercise and health education) you provide for your quilting followers. Always Stay Pretty in Pink.
Rita Wesney
My daughter in law is a 15 year survivor. She is Pretty in Pink, always.
Judy Sigsworth
So pretty in pink! I’m a 1.5 year survivor. My cancer was caught in my annual screening. We may have come a long way baby, but treatment still has a long way to go.
Darlene
Very pretty in pink!
Nora
Pretty in pink!
Kay
Two friends and my mom are breast cancer survivors….keep up the fight with early detection.
Jennifer P
Thank you for recognizing breast cancer awareness month! Pretty in Pink!
Bonnie Larson
It is time for a cure. Thanks for the giveaway
Dawn Hendrix
2 year breast cancer survivor….. GET YOUR MAMMOGRAMS! #GODISGOOD
Pat Smith
I am a breast cancer survivor, two years…awareness is a must! I find that pink is now one of my go to colors.
LJ
Walk the Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness! In memory of my sister who fought hard but lost the battle.
Barbara
Pretty in pink
Colleen Lang
Pretty in Pink! 🙂
Aileen Kline
Pretty in Pink. You just reminded me that I need to make my mamo appt!
Jo Olinger
Pretty in Pink! My sister just battled breast cancer. I have two aunts that battled and lost. I had a lump found. Mammograms are so important!
Sandy P in NC
Pretty in Pink. Thanks for awareness.
Wendy Garrison
Get your annual mammogram, and be pretty in pink!
Jan Martin
Thank you and Sulky for bringing our attention to early detection of breast cancer. We also need to make people aware of the possibility that MEN may also be afflicted with breast cancer. Jan M
Bea
My cancer was found stage 4… i walk a road of “management” since once it gets in the bones it likes to stay around….. i wish for all other ladies EARLY DETECTION! Happy in pink, but also wear every color of the rainbow!!!
Nancy
Pretty in Pink.
Kathy
Pretty in Pink – Nice to see risk calculator.
Marcia Hoekstra
Be Aware -self check and annual mammogram
barb herman
Pretty in Pink!
Teri
Just healing from my radiation. Had no family members with BC. An early small cancer found in a yearly mammogram. Didn’t need chemotherapy because it was early. There’s the lesson in this for my family and friends.
Betty Skillett
Pretty in Pink.
Nancy
Pretty in Pink!!
dandelionfloss
Thank you, Lori, for this valuable information.
Joan
Pretty in pink!
Pam Marbourg
I would love to win these threads. I am trying to expand my fmq away from monofilament and 100 wt. Such pretty colors and a good cause.
Vonnie
Pretty in Pink
I second Christine on getting that Mammogram! It’s worth the discomfort to catch it early.
Louise
Pretty in Pink, one of my favorite colors!
Sherry Southgate
We all know someone who has suffered from cancer and awareness is so important. Pretty in pink!
judy purcell
We’ve come a long way in the fight against breast cancer. If you are diagnosed, you can get through it. I know, because I’m a survivor! By the grace of God!
Barb S.
About one year ago I had my routine mammo. As a Nurse I had always been vigilant about my screenings, they found a teeny shadow, smaller than a head of a quilting pin. My story is a lucky one( lump removed, no cancer in the lymph node~only one removed), there are so many new therapies ( breast conserved, internal radiation for 5 days, medication for 5 years, no chemo). The outcomes of these treatments improve the earlier they are found. Get your your annual exams!
Heather t
Pretty in pink….
Jamie
Pretty in Pink
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