Saturday, February 18, 2012

MEN WHO WALK

One of our volunteers has written a compelling article about a subject that has been troubling us lately, the men who choose to leave their wives and girlfriends after they are diagnosed with breast cancer.  We'd love to hear your thoughts on the subject.
http://thewellwrittenwoman.com/2012/02/16/i-have-a-question/

Monday, February 6, 2012

TOUGH WEEK

Yes, it has definitely been a tough few days for the COMPASSIONATE HANDS AND HEARTS family.  One of our clients passed away last Wednesday.  Paula Crow was Tim's wife and 4 year old Ashton's mother.  She was also a Tavares, FL police officer. 

We had a wonderful outreach with a new client who is Stage IV.  The cancer has now spread to her brain.  She's a single mother of three beautiful children.  Her attitude is amazing !  She's the definition of warrior.

Two of our clients also experienced setbacks in their journey, new tumors discovered.  Sigh, just a great big sigh.

So this week has been a cruel reminder of how ugly, unfair and relentless cancer can be.  But it's also a reminder of how grateful we should be if we are out of treatment and doing well.  We can not take it for granted.  There are people right now who are in the fight of their lives. 

If you've beaten cancer, you are blessed.  But recovery is also a call to action, to do something to help the next patient.  Pay it forward isn't just an expression.  It's a mission.  It's why there is COMPASSIONATE HANDS AND HEARTS BREAST CANCER OUTREACH. 

VANESSA ECHOLS
FOUNDER