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Idaho Statesman Goes Pink

October 2, 2013 By Cathy Miller 8 Comments

ID Statesman Front PageHow cool is this?

The Boise newspaper has gone pink.

This morning as I walked out to get the paper, I knew it was going to be a bit different.

Each year, in recognition of October Breast Cancer Awareness, the Idaho Statesman goes pink.

  • From cover to cover, the pages are all pink
  • The paper invited stories from readers touched by breast cancer

So, I decided to send in my own.

Fight Like A Girl – For All

Here is a picture of my story.

FLAG-For AllYou can read the story online at the Idaho Statesman.

As is the way with stories about breast cancer, my submission was next to a breast cancer survivor’s story who encouraged women to fight like a girl.

The community of survivors, family, supporters and those we lost, unites us in a battle we will never give up.

  • What stories do you have to share?
  • How are you recognizing October as breast cancer awareness month?

My Fight Like A Girl teammates and I are celebrating our 10th anniversary as a team.

And what better way to do that than walking 60 miles in the 3-Day Walk for the Cure in November in beautiful San Diego?

Walk on.

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Filed Under: 3-Day Walk for the Cure

Comments

  1. Lori says

    October 2, 2013 at 7:39 am

    So damn cool. Cathy, you’ve inspired ME, too. More ways than one. Thank you for the years of walking to help raise money, awareness, love levels, etc.

    You’re my hero.

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      October 2, 2013 at 8:01 am

      Aw, gee, thanks, Lori. 😉 The true inspiration are those battling cancer. Thank you so much for your ongoing support. It means the world to me. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Anne Wayman says

    October 2, 2013 at 8:12 am

    There was a time when a pink newspaper meant something totally different… way to go.

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      October 2, 2013 at 9:08 am

      Ha! Well, I like the latest reason a lot. 😉

      Reply
  3. Paula says

    October 2, 2013 at 8:34 am

    Great op/ed Cathy!

    What a great way to turn something scary into something inspiring. All I’ve done is make pink sock monkeys and donate two “log cabin” quilt squares to a pair of quilts a local hospital used to raise funds. (I think we paid $5 per block, and one of the quilts was auctioned off for charity. I’ll see the other tomorrow when I’m in for the annual mammogram.)

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    • Cathy says

      October 2, 2013 at 9:10 am

      Thank you, Paula. The stories are truly inspiring. Making pink sock monkeys is huge – and adorable! And I love your donation, too. Thanks for all you do, Paula. You’re awesome.

      Reply
  4. Marjorie Miller says

    October 2, 2013 at 9:22 am

    I am so proud of you Cathy!
    Love you,
    Mumsy

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      October 3, 2013 at 6:54 am

      Love you more. 🙂

      Reply

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