Giving Back - Part One
Mon, June 1, 2009 I am going to be doing a two part series of how I am trying to give back in forms of charity .. the next installment will be next Monday..
My Mom. 
There are no words to truly describe how much I love and adore her. She is the strongest most amazing woman I know. I am blessed to have a mom to love me for me, not matter what and no matter what cost.
She has supported and cheered every dream and held my hand on every failure.
I would be lost without her.
For those of you that do not know, my Mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer earlier this year. This is her third battle with the disease.
When we (my family) found out that the evil disease came back we were all devastated. We still are, but my mom has the ability to keep us laughing and not focus on her sickness.
I have been trying to find ways to give back. To try to help find a cure for this evil disease. Recently I found a photography network called Think Pink Photography.
Through their photography network, photographers are helping breast cancer survivors and their supporters to celebrate life with charitable photography sessions. Sessions are available to document the fight before or during treatment or to celebrate the victory when treatment is completed.
I knew I had to apply, so I did and I am now an approved photographer of the Think Pink Photography Network.
If you would like more information I am creating a brand new link on my right nav bar with all the information about the organization (or you can click here).
Now, I would like to also share with you a wonderful gift my friend Heather is doing to help find a cure for Breast Cancer. She is participating in a Weekend to End Breast Cancer in September. Heather contacted me to see if it was okay to walk for my Mom. I was in awe. I have never met Heather, but here she was asking me to help fight for my Mom's health. I was honored.
If you go here you can visit Heather's page. $1.00 can make a difference - or leave comment love for her just thanking her for walking to help find a cure for Breast Cancer.
My Mom & Me..
I love you Ma..You mean the world to me..even if you don't make me my chicken..hahaha
Reader Comments (8)
Thanks for including those links. I am off to check it out as they sound very interesting. Breast Cancer is close to our hearts too.
Beautiful photo of the both of you.
Love the Think Pink organisation and the work that they do. Wish there was a branch here.
I hope your mom recovers soon
Thank you for that beautiful post. I'm so very proud of you & how you always give back & I know you'll do a great job in this new endeavour. Thank you Heather for being my legs in the walk you will be doing. Even though I can't be there physically, I'll be with you all the way. Love, Mom
Kim..
I know you are still in awe over the fact that I would think of you and your mom when doing this walk but here's the thing: I don't have to physically see you to know how much this cause means to you and your mother. It is an HONOR for me, to walk for her. I am proud to know you, proud to walk for both of you.
(and I'm up to almost 15 miles/week! WOOT!)
I can't wait to do this for you BOTH!
Thank you for the shout out! I'm waiting to hear back from my work- Cross your fingers that they will match every donation that I get! :)
I think the Think Pink Organization will be INCREDIBLE for you-- What an awesome way for you to give back, and to put your name out there-- You will be an absolute SUCCESS at it. I will continue to pray for your mom, every day, until she beats this, again.
xo
What an awesome way to give back! Kim, I'm sure you'll touch the hearts of many thru your new endevor, your photography is beautiful and this is such a personal way to show how much this cause means.
God Bless you and your mother!
~K
I remember when your mom courageously posted about her journey on your blog. And I also remember when you posted about her new diagnosis this year. My heart broke. Just from reading your posts, it is clear she is an amazing woman and mother. It has clearly rubbed off on you. I love that you are taking part in the photography network. It sounds like a wonderful charity and project.
I'll surely pay Heather a visit.
Kim, these photos are wonderful, and your involvement in this important cause is just as wonderful.
You are an amazingly strong, caring woman, and it is easy to see where you get that from. Wishing you and especially your Mom all the best as she fights this ...
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