Pink, Pink, Pink...

...If you have a little girl maybe you think I am talking about a particular picture book... "Pinkalicious"
Although this is a great book, one of Anna's favorites, I am not referring to this book with a happy ending.
The pink, pink, pink, that I am talking about is in honor of breast cancer. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, 2011, NBCAM is celebrating 25 years of awareness, education, and empowerment.

Unfortunately, EVERYONE knows someone affected by this illness.  This illness has touched my family twice in the last 9 years.this illness.  This illness has touched my family twice in the last 9 years.

Ann Agosti, my grandmother, fought her battle with breast cancer. Gram, age 78, died on January 6, 2003. Anna, my daughter, was born in August 2003.  Anna never had the chance to meet Gram, or "Grand Nana" as she'd be named later, but they will always share a name.
I love you Gram!





Wendy Sue Vosper, my Aunt (by marriage), fought her battle with this illness. Wendy, at age 46 died on October 9, 2011. Wendy truly lived life. She was and still is remarkable and I am blessed to have known her.   For those who did not know her, I will let you read Kris' Eulogy.


You can do something about breast cancer! You need to understand what breast cancer is. You also need to realize that screening and early detection is vital!

There are so many organizations out there trying to help fight breast cancer, even the National Football League. The NFL and American Cancer Society together make "A crucial catch - annual screening saves lives."
Here are a few other organizations:
Susan G Komen
Fight Like A Girl
Stand Up 2 Cancer
Pink Ribbon
National Breast Cancer Foundation

One common theme here:

As far as Breast Cancer goes, early detection is A BIG DEAL!