A few weeks ago I volunteered for and participated in my first breast cancer fundraiser. Beats for Boobs is a huge party held every year at 111 Minna Gallery (and bar) in San Francisco with local DJs, bands, singers, fire dancers, artists and fashion designers that exhibit their work or perform to help raise money for programs that educate young women about the risks of breast cancer. I worked with the catering crew for a few hours, then did the young survivor walk with a dozen other women diagnosed before the age of 40. This ain't your grandma's disease anymore, ladies. My friend April gave an opening speech about the rising rates of breast cancer among young women and how it connects to environmental pollution and the increasing levels of toxins in our bodies. Then, we all did Miss J. Alexander proud with our fierce catwalks. Since I had no hair at the time, I had to improvise...
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Rock on Sista!!!! I am so proud of you. Only wish I could have seen it for myself!!!!!
Well done, m'dear. And totally dig the pink.
You are such a strong and amazing woman and I am so happy to know you!
Hey, #34, you're my kind of gal: fun-loving, spirited and surround by beautiful creatures (two and four-footed) in a gorgeous setting. In my book, that makes you a winner. I hope our pathways will some day cross.
Charlotte
Love your fierce looking pic! You look great...what a statement that "34" on your shirt makes....
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