Please Join My Team to Fight Breast Cancer!!! Race for the Cure Nashville

Please join my team: CYNTHIA'S BLESSINGS!!

As you may know, I was diagnosed with breast cancer on May 13th, 2010. I have already had a double mastectomy and I am in the process of receiving six chemo treatments. Prior to being diagnosed I supported Race for the Cure in honor of my dear friend Kris Mramor who is a seven year survivor. Since my diagnosis I have connected with many survivors locally as well as across the country. I walk in honor of those breast cancer survivors who have been where I am now. Those who have so graciously reached out to me to encourage and lift me up during this challenging time: Kari Hazelbaker, Ronna Knox, Chrissy Hancock, Barbara McDole, Debbie Wade, Lou Ann Jones, Kendall Womble, Connie Edwards, Sue Jewel, Nancy Tice and Colleen Grady. I also walk in honor of two women who have just begun their treatments only a few weeks behind me on their journey: Tracy Rhew and Heidi Gerencer.

We have also chosen to support one of my favorite local companies: www.thinkhappystuff.com. We believe as a survivor you can "Change Your Thinking Change Your World!" How do I change my thinking? How do I stay strong during such a challenging time? I focus my thoughts on my many blessings!!! No, I am NOT happy about having cancer but my life continues to be filled with too many blessings to count!!!

If you are or you know a young adult cancer survivor please tell them about www.planetcancer.org. Besides being a great on-line resource for any young adult with cancer there is a community of users waiting to help and be helped. It is important to keep the young adult cancer on-line community growing. It has been a very important resource for me in my journey and a great way to connect with new survivors.

Please help support me in this important project by becoming a member of my team! I am looking for my friends and family to join me in supporting this very worthwhile cause. Becoming a team member is easy! All you need to do is click on the link below and register for the Race for the Cure© and "Join a Team".

Remember, one person can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Susan G. Komen for the Cure was founded by one sister making a promise to another sister. You can be a part of this worthwhile effort! Our promise of a world without breast cancer does not just rest in the hands of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. It is up to you, our community of survivors and co-survivors, to stand united with us until the promise is fulfilled and the cures are found.

I look forward to seeing you on race day! Brentwood's Maryland Farms on Saturday, October 9th. Remember 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Remember to "Feel Your Boobies!" to "Save your Ta-ta's!!"!! along with regular mammograms!!!