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Speechless Sunday- “PINK” is the Color Today for Breast Cancer Awareness

By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway California Realty DRE #01492138

September 25, 2011 07:04 AM

“PINK” is the Color Today for Breast Cancer Awareness

Susan G. Komen lost her life from breast cancer in 1978 at the age of 36 years old. Susan’s sister decided to get help for other women for breast cancer prevention and early detection.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, formerly known as The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, often referred to as simply Komen, is the most widely known, largest and best-funded breast cancer organization in the US

Since its inception in 1982, Komen has invested nearly $2 billion for breast cancer research, education, advocacy, health services and social support programs in the U.Sand through partnerships in more than 50 countries.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®. This weekend, their are races all over the nation to raise money for the cure. If you haven’t planned to walk/run today, Google it and go to the race site and give your support and say hello.

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Could one person really make a difference? Absolutely,Susan G. Komen!

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Bill Gillhespy

16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL

Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi Kristin, Terrific post for an even greater cause. I had no idea they had raised so much for this cause !!!

Sep 25, 2011 07:07 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Bill,

Thanks for stopping to read my post. Yes they have raised a lot of money and I think they have made great strides to cure many women and men too...... of the deadly breast cancer. Someday they will be able to wipe it out like Chickenpox or Polio. Until then we must support the cause. Have a nice weekend.

Sep 25, 2011 07:10 AM

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Great posts and great pictures, this is such a wonderful event that has tremendously helped the fight to cure cancer, thanks for sharing this with us!

Sep 25, 2011 07:17 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Brian,

Thanks for the nice compliment. I believe in the cause. I belong to WCR, Women's Council of Realtors, and we do a yearly fundraiser for breast cancer awareness and have speakers come to talk who have been in recovery for many years. It is a real inspiring tea. I believe in the cause and should have been out there today running. Next year!

Sep 25, 2011 07:31 AM

Nina Rogoff

Boston, MA

Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents

Kristin, simply and eloquently put. It's great that you gave that background as many people hear the name Susan G. Komen and don't know the history of the organization. G-d willing, you're right and someday this, and all cancers, will be a thing of the past. May it happen speedily with support from all of us.

Sep 25, 2011 08:13 AM

Nina Rogoff

Boston, MA

Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents

Btw, I love the photos of your dogs! I'm going to have to get my dog involved in promoting a support message, too!

Sep 25, 2011 08:14 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Nina,

I did not know the history of Susan Komen myself until I did my research for this article. Plus I support this organization, send it donations and proudly use my labels they send me on all my personal mail. I have had friends lose their battle to breast cancer as I am sure we all have. I am hoping they will find a sure-fire cure soon and wipe the disease out. Cancer anywhere is a big problem for all of us and our loved ones.

I did my pictures on "Picnik" and it is a free membership. They do have the premium membership but so far I haven't seen the need for it but I might in the future. I had been practicing taking color photos and removing the color and then adding it back. I think it turned out pretty nice. My Tootie is the princess of the group so she got the tiara.

Sep 25, 2011 08:37 AM

Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!

Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

THis is one organization I will support....I have had to many friends and some family who have battled breast cancer..thankfully most have won the battle but we have to keep on fighting!

Sep 25, 2011 08:41 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Deborah,

I can honestly say I know how you feel as I have had many that have survived but a few who lost the battle but that was a few years ago. I believe we will see the cure very soon.....

Thanks for stopping and supporting the cause!

Sep 25, 2011 08:48 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Kristin, I sure hope a cure will be found for this life threatening diease that robs women and men of their lives! There is a man here in southern Utah that had male breast cancer, survived and now makes blankets for other women in the area. What a way to give back in thanks!

Sep 25, 2011 11:31 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Wanda,

I am sure that this is the wish of all of us worldwide as we need to stop robbing men and women from a long well deserved life with kids and grandkids. I pray that we will see the cure in my lifetime anyway but hopefully in this decade.

Sep 25, 2011 12:39 PM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Hi Kristin -

Thanks for posting this very important blog. I had a 40 year old sister die of breast cancer. The incredible loss is something one never recovers from. Another 49 year old sister died of lung cancer. A double whammy. You did an outstanding job of dressing your puppies appropriately with their Pink attire!

Best regards from the Q

Sep 25, 2011 02:11 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi John,

Yes you have lost 2 sisters too many to cancer. I am hoping for a cure in the next decade. I am sorry for your loss and I really appreciate your comments. I should of posted this last night so more would have seen it. But hopefully many on the internet will see it and make a donation for the cure. I love putting my Breast Cancer address labels on my letters.

I am glad you thought the dogs looked cute. I have been playing with the technique of adding color on black/white photos.

Sep 25, 2011 02:29 PM