Stars for a Cure: Join Our Tean for the Atlanta 2-Day

Every three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, in fact 1 in 8 women (13%) of women in the United States experience breast cancer. Think about your seven closest friends, it is likely that at least one of you will at some point be diagnosed with breast cancer.

This statistic hit close to home just a little over a month ago when my mother, Trill Ewing, was diagnosed with stage 2 carcinoma. We have been fortunate; her cancer was caught during the early stages
and had not spread to her lymph nodes. A week ago today the surgeons were able to remove the lump and it is not expected that she will have to endure this experience again, thankfully. In addition to my mother there are two other people close to me who are currently dealing with breast cancer and countless other survivors in my circle.

Through this process I also learned that a woman’s risk of breast cancer approximately doubles if she has a first-degree relative (mother, sister, and daughter) who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. About 20-30% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have a family history of breast cancer. This fact has been a bit overwhelming for me and has really placed the issue close to my heart.

I am excited to announce that Starr Studded Weddings & Events will be leading a team for the The Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer. The Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer produced by It’s The Journey, Inc. All of the money raised here, stays here to help local nonprofit organizations across metro-Atlanta and the surrounding areas.

I chose this organization because it is through Atlanta non-profit organizations that my mother and our family have been able to obtain the care and treatment that she needs without the stress of worrying about the financials.

On behalf of myself, my mother, and Starr Studded Weddings & Events I invite you to join us October 2-3, 2010 as a part of the “Stars for a Cure” team. This is not just another walk. It’s the journey! For those unable to join in the walk, your donations to the team are appreciated! We have an aggressive goal of $22,000 and this is only possible with the help of others in the community.

Click Here to Join Our Team: http://www.2daywalk.org/2010walker/starrstudded

Click Here to Make a Donation: http://www.2daywalk.org/2010walker/bstarr

Source: Statistics found on www.breastcancer.org, event details found on www.2day.org