These events are so important! Not only because they recognize over 11 million cancer survivors, but they also educate the public about advances being made in cancer research and raise a lot of cash to furthur research and other programs. Most people think these events are serious and stuffy, but we have a lot of fun!
I haven't got the totals for the entire event, but we had a great time!!! I was even able to raise $15.00 for my Jail Bail! LOL!
During all this fun we had a survivor banquette, which was a amazing and the food was delish!
I was very honored to be the guest speaker, but I suprised myself. I was up at the microphone spouting out facts and reasons why we should all volunteer at the American Cancer Society and I said something that has changed the way I look at my volunteering.
The American Cancer Society has been around for 97 years! NINETY-SEVEN years! Then I thought about what has changed in 97 years. We have made so many advances in technology that have changed all of our lives, but we have still not found a cure for cancer. That is so sad, but it makes me want to do more to help! I am not a doctor or a research scientist, but I can take one woman at a time and make them look like a million bucks! The Look Good... Feel Better Program is so much more than make up and hair, it truely gives women who are fighting for their lives a much needed confidence boost.
See, you don't have to dontate thousands of dollars or have a PhD to make a difference. I bring my make up brushes and curling irons to the table, what are you going to bring? Make a difference now, let's not wait another 97 years.
Everyone has a talent that could help get us closer to the cure.
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