Why I Shaved My Head On Live TV
To Fight The Fight Against Cancer!
On the heels of my three year cancer-free anniversary my head was shaved on live television on Monday, October 12, 2015 at 9:45am.
Click on the photo above to watch the news segment.
I’ve been bald before. I know from experience that hair is just hair. It will grow back. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy hair on my head. I also know my hair does not define me. As mentioned in the live interview, my boobs do not define me either.
What define me are what I believe in; my passion; my strength; and what I am willing to fight for.
I am a breast cancer survivor. While the numbers of women who fight the fight against breast cancer and win are increasing, the fight will never be over until woman no longer need to fight.
My cancer-free anniversary is in October. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. October is also the month of my birth.
October 2015 I declared to shave my head every October. I am doing this because I am compelled to stand in solidarity with all women who fought and lost; all women who are presently fighting the fight; and all women who fought and kicked their breast cancer in the Ass-tronaut!
When I was asked by the American Cancer Society if I would be willing to shave my head on live Channel 2 news ... I said YES.
It was not an immediate yes. I sat frozen in fear before my head got out of the way and allowed my heart to lead.
I’ve got a life to live. I want to live it with greater meaning and purpose. I want more than to wear the moniker of “survivor.” My goal is to leverage my journey with cancer to bring awareness and hope; a cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence. My goal is to inspire women to get their annual mammograms done!
I also hope that people will be inspired to make a donation. If you are feeling inspired you may make a donation on my personal Making Strides page. If you are not feeling inspired, please still feel free to make a donation.
No donation is too small. Every dollar, every dime, every donation helps. It all adds up. Every act collectively adds up to make a big difference in a movement such as fighting breast cancer and finding a cure.
Thank you for your support.
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