Bowling & Racing For a Cure

With Krystal Grant at the American Cancer Society
Bowling For More Birthdays
Photo Credit: Krystal Grant

 

Blogalicious was not only filled with the best social media information, from some of the best practitioners, it was packed with fun with a purpose.

Our last night the American Cancer Society hosted, Bowling For More Birthdays. After learning more about ACS's quest for longer lives for those dealing with cancer, we dedicated our games to someone we know who has lost their battle with cancer. I bowled in honor of my grandfather who had colen cancer.

 

We laughed, danced, ate, and drank a lot of Coke... and oh yeah we bowled. I had a great time with my partner in crime Krystal Grant, and enjoyed the company of Danica Kombol of Everywhere. I laughed more than I have in a very long time.

 

I can't say enough about the facility. The bowling alley was located at the Red Rock Casino & Resort (the conference hotel), and we had a private party with at least 8 lanes. It was awesome, we never had to leave the resort!

 

This weekend is Little Rock's Race For The Cure... and I will be participating. I'm walking with @20somethingsurvivor's team, but will also walk for my aunt who has beat breast cancer a second time... a year ago.

 

Although we had a great time bowling, and will be a part of an amazing race... cancer is serious, and no laughing matter. Get your yearly screenings, and do your monthly self breast exams. Afterwards  remind someone else to do the same. Your birthdays are important to the people who love you.

 

Check out my video from 2010's Race For The Cure.

 

 

 

Circle Of Promise

Last Saturday was the first time in six years, I missed our local Susan G. Komen's Race For The Cure. But it was okay, Susan G. Komen foundation hosted a pajama party during Blogalicious11.

This pajama party was about more than having a good time. It was a way for us to learn first hand about their Circle of Promise initiative. While we enjoyed food, conversation, mani-pedi's, and makeover's, Crystal (pictured center with @WineWithToni) worked the room telling us her story. 

Now 30 years old, Crystal was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 25. Two weeks later her 27 year old friend was also diagnosed, and lost her battle at the age of 29. Crystal talked openly about her battle, survival, and why the Circle of Promise is so important to her, and the African American community.

Fact: African Amercian women have the highest breast cancer death rate of any racial or ethnic group.

Another fact: I know six women personally ranging in age from 20s - 60s, who within the last 3 years have been diagnosed, and fought breast cancer/ All of whom are celebrating life today, and sharing their stories of strength and survival.

I signed up to be an advocate for Circle of Promise, find out how you can also be an advocate for change.