http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
BURPEES FOR BOOBIES
For all of you who've been asking, "What's BURPEES FOR BOOBIES?" Here's your answer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Saturday, April 21, 2012
MEN WHO WALK, MEN WHO STAY
Today we shot the first part of our video project about how a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment affects relationships. It was an emotional day for survivors willing to share such an intimate part of their lives with us.
Two of our survivors opened up about how and why their marriages didn't survive. In both cases, the husbands agreed to stay while they were being treated, but made it clear they would leave as soon as treatment was over. And they did.
But we also heard from two couples who say the cancer journey made their marriages stronger.
We hope this video will spark a discussion about a topic affecting so many couples, but so few want to talk about it honestly and openly.
It took courage for these survivors to come forward. And we thank them.
Two of our survivors opened up about how and why their marriages didn't survive. In both cases, the husbands agreed to stay while they were being treated, but made it clear they would leave as soon as treatment was over. And they did.
But we also heard from two couples who say the cancer journey made their marriages stronger.
We hope this video will spark a discussion about a topic affecting so many couples, but so few want to talk about it honestly and openly.
It took courage for these survivors to come forward. And we thank them.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
WHAT A DAY !
It's been quite a March for us. We had a first this month, FOUR outreaches in one day. Yes, one day. Frankly I'm surprised the volunteers are still speaking to me. LOL.
We began the day visiting the first new client, Donna. She's just beginning the breast cancer journey. Before treatment begins, she's having a hysterectomy. Like many who embark on the cancer journey, she's overwhelmed with all the information to digest. We hope we made her day brighter with all the gifts and financial help we were able to offer.
From there, we traveled to VOLCANO ISLAND mini-golf for an outing with some of our clients and their children. The wonderful folks there offered free golf for them for the day. They had an amazing time. It was nice to bring some cheer to children who are facing some tough challenges.
After that, we went to the home of our 2nd new client, Audrey. She's a nurse, who has now found herself as the patient. We had a wonderful visit with her and she loved her surprises as well.
The final stop for the day was another new client named Donna. She's battling breast cancer for the second time. On top of that, she recently discovered mold in her home.
It was a long, but rewarding day. I'm thankful for volunteers who accepted the challenge and changed some lives, all in a day.
Vanessa Echols
Founder
We began the day visiting the first new client, Donna. She's just beginning the breast cancer journey. Before treatment begins, she's having a hysterectomy. Like many who embark on the cancer journey, she's overwhelmed with all the information to digest. We hope we made her day brighter with all the gifts and financial help we were able to offer.
From there, we traveled to VOLCANO ISLAND mini-golf for an outing with some of our clients and their children. The wonderful folks there offered free golf for them for the day. They had an amazing time. It was nice to bring some cheer to children who are facing some tough challenges.
After that, we went to the home of our 2nd new client, Audrey. She's a nurse, who has now found herself as the patient. We had a wonderful visit with her and she loved her surprises as well.
The final stop for the day was another new client named Donna. She's battling breast cancer for the second time. On top of that, she recently discovered mold in her home.
It was a long, but rewarding day. I'm thankful for volunteers who accepted the challenge and changed some lives, all in a day.
Vanessa Echols
Founder
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/
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
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
Thursday, January 26, 2012
UNEXPECTED BLESSING
Rarely am I speechless. Today was a rare day.
Community partnerships are very important for grassroots organizations like ours. We have a VERY generous partner. PARK SQUARE HOMES held a unique fundraiser for us in October. They agreed to donate a portion of every home sold during the month to COMPASSIONATE HANDS AND HEARTS. I was thinking, in this housing market, that's probably going to be a small donation. LOL
I am pleased to report I was wrong. VERY WRONG. Today three execs from the company, including the CEO, came by for the check presentation. The expected small donation turned out to be a very generous check for $8000. For a small organization with a dedicated band of volunteers, this is HUGE !!!
It's so exciting for us as an organization. But more importantly, it's going to help us change the lives of some local breast cancer patients and their families. We're looking forward to what this will allow us to do !
Vanessa Echols
Founder
Community partnerships are very important for grassroots organizations like ours. We have a VERY generous partner. PARK SQUARE HOMES held a unique fundraiser for us in October. They agreed to donate a portion of every home sold during the month to COMPASSIONATE HANDS AND HEARTS. I was thinking, in this housing market, that's probably going to be a small donation. LOL
I am pleased to report I was wrong. VERY WRONG. Today three execs from the company, including the CEO, came by for the check presentation. The expected small donation turned out to be a very generous check for $8000. For a small organization with a dedicated band of volunteers, this is HUGE !!!
It's so exciting for us as an organization. But more importantly, it's going to help us change the lives of some local breast cancer patients and their families. We're looking forward to what this will allow us to do !
Vanessa Echols
Founder
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