Breast Cancer Can't Stop TEAM LV -- WOW!! $595 RAISED TO END BREAST CANCER!! OVER THE LAST YEAR, TEAM LV HAS RAISED OVER $5000 IN VARIOUS WALKS AND FUNDRAISERS. WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE!!
The last Sunday in September brought Team LV down to the lakefront once again. There are few words I can come up with to describe just how thankful I am to have so many people want to join me in fighting Breast Cancer. Its overwhelming! My sincere thank you to each and every one of you!! Thank you to those who had to cross over state lines to get here and those that were just around the corner!! Hope to see you next year. You know that means a different colored bandana to add to your collection too!! I also thank and missed those who were unable to walk this year. We missed you!! Thank you to Ron the printer for making sure Team LV looked awesome in their bandanas! Thank you to friends of friends who donated to the team and also baked pink ribbon cookies that found good homes before, during and after the race!! Thanks everyone! Keep the Team LV spirit going strong!
Breast Cancer Survivor
I Am A Breast Cancer Survivor!!
I originally started this website right after I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in July 2010. I wanted to share my story with others and track my journey. As I reflect back, it's hard to believe where I am today compared to where I started. I had a long road ahead of me and a lot of treatment. The initial treatment part of the journey is now complete. I have had a bilateral mastectomy and 4 rounds of chemo. I have lost my hair and now wait for its safe return. I have met tons of new people and heard inspiring stories. Most importantly, I realized how many great family and friends I have as supporters.
Although my journey with Breast Cancer will never officially be complete, I am now ready to take that next step and live as a survivor. I plan to continue to write about my journey and can't wait to see what lies ahead as a Breast Cancer Survivor.
Although my journey with Breast Cancer will never officially be complete, I am now ready to take that next step and live as a survivor. I plan to continue to write about my journey and can't wait to see what lies ahead as a Breast Cancer Survivor.
TEAM LV IS BACK -- Join the team for the 2011 breast cancer walk on the Milwaukee lake front on September 25th!
I hope you all can join me on Sept 25th to walk against breast cancer. Last year was the first year for my team and it was an unbelievable experience. I would love to share the experience with you all again, this time as a one year survivor!! If you'd like to join the team, click the link below.
http://southeastwi.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/MKE_SoutheastWisconsinAffiliate?team_id=176619&pg=team&fr_id=2183
http://southeastwi.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/MKE_SoutheastWisconsinAffiliate?team_id=176619&pg=team&fr_id=2183
23 MILES. TWO DAYS. ONE GREAT CAUSE.
2011 AVON 2 DAY WALK - CHICAGO
Start with an unbelievably important cause. Add two friends, mix with over 2000 other people and you get a major walk for breast cancer. A couple other ingredients you should have on hand include: 40 miles of a great city to walk through, a couple pairs of seriously tired feet, a tent, tons of supporters and maybe even a random makeover. Wendy and I walked 23 miles this weekend in support of ending breast cancer. We raised just under $4000!!! I felt like we made a difference this weekend. It was really awesome. Thanks to everyone for supporting me in this unbelievable journey.
UPDATE - AVON WALK GOAL OF $1800 ACHIEVED!!!!
THANKS TO ALL MY WONDERFUL FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE DONATED TO MY JUNE WALK FOR BREAST CANCER. THERE ARE NO WORDS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CONTRIBUTING TO A CAUSE THAT MEANS SO MUCH TO ME!! I AM KNOW THE FUNDS RAISED WILL HELP ANOTHER PERSON GOING THROUGH BREAST CANCER AND HOPEFULLY STOP OTHERS FROM EVEN HAVING TO GO THROUGH IT!!
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DONATING AND PUTTING YOUR CHANGE TO GOOD USE, I'VE GOT A WALKING PARTNER THAT IS RAISING $1800 AS WELL. BETWEEN THE TWO OF US, WE ARE RAISING THE $3600 REQUIRED AMOUNT ($1800 EACH). MY SIDEKICK WENDY IS ALMOST THERE - CHECK IT OUT:
http://info.avonfoundation.org/site/TR/Walk/Chicago?px=5813003&pg=personal&fr_id=2030
http://info.avonfoundation.org/site/TR/Walk/Chicago?px=5813003&pg=personal&fr_id=2030
CALLING ALL SPARE CHANGE!!
NEED A PLACE TO PUT YOUR SPARE CHANGE? HOW ABOUT DONATING TO MY JUNE BREAST CANCER WALK! PUT THE CHANGE TO GOOD USE!!
www.avonwalk.org/goto/Dana.Stewart
Each walker must raise a min of $1800 and I'd love to raise more!! I will be walking through the streets of Chicago June 4 - 5 to kick some Breast Cancer butt!!
2011 CHICAGO AVON WALK FOR BREAST CANCER
www.avonwalk.org/goto/Dana.Stewart
2011 CHICAGO AVON BREAST CANCER WALK - JUNE 2011
Click here to join or donate to help me make my walk of a lifetime! I want to help spread the word to anyone, anywhere just how important ths can be. Supporting the team helps to cure and helps others!! Join me in Chicago in June 2011!!
www.avonwalk.org/goto/Dana.Stewart
It's the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Chicago - June 2011.
I will be walking about 40 miles and
raising at least $1800 in support of a cure for Breast Cancer.
These legs and feet need to get moving!!
Click here to join or donate to help me make my walk of a lifetime! I want to help spread the word to anyone, anywhere just how important ths can be. Supporting the team helps to cure and helps others!! Join me in Chicago in June 2011!!
www.avonwalk.org/goto/Dana.Stewart
It's the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Chicago - June 2011.
I will be walking about 40 miles and
raising at least $1800 in support of a cure for Breast Cancer.
These legs and feet need to get moving!!
And So The Breast Cancer Journey Begins
After being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 32, my first thought was I am too young. My second thought was, were there any other women out there like me? As I did research, I started to realize there weren't as many people wearing my shoes as I thought.
Only a short time has passed since my initial diagnosis. As my mind cleared, I figured one of the only ways I could make it through this was if my story could potentially help other women.
I have named my journey 32AB. It means 32 After Breast Cancer. It doesn't mean that I am a survivor yet. All it means now is my life after the breast cancer diagnosis at 32. Everything changed for me on Day 1 - 32AB. That was diagnosis day which became official on 7/13/10. It was the day my life changed forever.
So, this is a blog of my story....
HAPPY PINK HOLIDAYS!!!
BOO!! HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM A PINK PUMPKIN, A PUMPKIN IN DISGUISE, AND A VERY SCARY, BALD LADY!!
ANNOUNCEMENT - TEAM LV RAISED OVER $1000 for the 2010 walk!!!!
WOW!!! Thank you to all of you for your support. The team raised over $1000 for the Breast Cancer Walk. Unbelievable!!! The support is overwhelming and I can't thank all of you enough. We are one step closer to finding a cure for Breast Cancer. THANK YOU!!!
