Inspire Us with Your Stories
To the Real Women of Philadelphia Community,
This month we've been getting in the spirit of Halloween with great recipe ideas and all the fun the holiday entails. But October also is a time to bring attention to a serious disease that affects 1 in 9 Canadian women in their lifetime: breast cancer.
Since we launched this site, members have shared their stories of hope, loss and survival with the community through recipes, posts and comments. And in the past week, we've noticed members have uploaded pink ribbons as their avatars, and new members have posted comments in the Forum, sharing how they've battled with the disease.
KitchenAid Canada has generously donated a stand mixer to the Real Women of Philadelphia to bring attention to this important issue. The KitchenAid Architect stand mixer in Raspberry Ice is a stylish addition to any cook's kitchen. But the best part is that KitchenAid donates $75 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation for every mixer sold. We hope you'll join us in spreading awareness of this disease and support foundations like the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation towards creating a future without breast cancer.
To enter to win this KitchenAid stand mixer, we ask that you continue to share your stories of hope by entering them in the comments below by Friday, October 26, 12 pm ET. One of you will be randomly selected to win this prize, which will we hope will be a symbol of this ongoing, but inspiring fight.
Real Women of Philadelphia Team
*Some restrictions apply. Click HERE for the Official Rules for today’s KitchenAid Stand Mixer giveaway.
Thank you all for posting your moving stories. It is also wonderful to hear the ways our community is fighting for this cause. A member has been chosen by random draw for the giveaway, but we hope that you will continue to share your stories and thoughts here.
Update: Congratulations to the winner of our random draw for a KitchenAid® Stand Mixer: jennybear513!
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Congratulations to jennybear513, the winner of our random draw for a KitchenAid® Stand Mixer! -
I believe early detection is the key to survival for many cancers. Be aware of any changes in your body, and get checked by your doctor if you have any concerns. -
I lost my mother to cancer she was 48 and I was 25, it was a troubling time and I still miss her and think of her often!
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i don't know any single person that hasn't been touched by cancer, i hope they find a cure soon.
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I want to take a moment to say my thoughts and prayers are with my neighbours to the south (I live in Toronto) as they endure the wrath of "Sandy"!! New Yorkers and others, you are strong and have proved your endurance and courage before and you will again!!
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Many good people have fallen due to breast cancer, let's do everything we can to help those survivors.
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I volunteered for many, many years with Canadian Cancer Society and have met so very many heroes that have had their lives turned upside down...some with good endings and some not so much. They are all heroes in my mind and to me they display what courage is all about. God bless them all!! I shaved off my hair twice to raise funds and have lost some dear, dear ladies due to this disease and not early enough diagnosis. The up side is all those who win the battle and rebuild their bodies and hold their heads high...May they all know true joy and a long life without further health issues!
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Rita P. -
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I have a sister who survived breast cancer 20 years ago and is still enjoying life to the fullest.
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I have deep admiration for the strength and courage of breast cancer survivors and those battling the disease.
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I, too am a breast cancer survivor. I was diagnosed in February of this year and have had 2 surgeries and 4 chemo treatments. My reports at this time are all good, so I am thankful to be putting some of it behind me but as all cancer survivors know, it never really leaves you (or at least that is what I am feeling at this point in time).
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Cancer in any form needs to be eradicated. For the individuals inflicted with this disease - your courage and strength are commendable. Let's not honour the rich/powerful/celebrities - or HERO worship. In our lifetime there have been many HEROES like Terry Fox. His selflessness for the human value and not money took presidence. Wish I would have met him and shook his hand. He had told his Mom that he raised millions for cancer research but couldn't buy her a present, yet he did a PINK waste paper basket. Just one person made a HUGE difference, the cure will be found - let's all commemorate on that day ! God bless everyone ! -
I hope someday we will have a cure for cancer. With the support and fundraising projects of so many people hopefully in the near future we will obtain a cure.
Bless everyone! -
I have deep admiration for the strength and courage of breast cancer survivors and those battling the disease.
Stay strong! -
I was very sad to be diagnosed with breast cancer 16 years ago but in retrospect I survived and came out a stronger, more caring individual after being touched with the kindness of others. That just shows that people can change.
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I think the symbol of the pink ribbon is so well known to be associated with awareness for breast cancer and to support breast cancer research. I think donated to such an organization that supports breast cancer is good because this affects everyone. Most people know someone who has had breast cancer and for those that don;t there is always the possibility that it could affect you as it could be your sister, it could be your mother, cousin, etc.
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The pink ribbon brings soo much hope and the donations we give to the breast cancer society really helps the breast cancer research god bless all the people that give so that our mothers sisters and daughters have a second chance !!!!
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Crazy to think that22 years ago, it was so devastating to lose my Oma to breast cancer, even after having a doube-mastectomy with little hope to beat the cancer. Now, women and men, buasinesses and com,panies alike triumph all over the country in support to beat breast cancer, and pink products are made in lieu of remembering the color of spirit!
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I was diagnosed in January this year with stage 2 breast cancer. I had my lumpectomy operation, chemotherapy and just finished radiation 3 weeks ago. My husband has opened a side business from his full time job with his sister and her husband called Adam & Eve. Last weekend they decided to have a pre-Halloween event featuring a tatoo artist who does body/face painting and henna tatooes. All money paid for these went to Breast Cancer plus they will continue to collect in their store to the cause. But I got myself a beautiful henna tatoo on the front of my left arm with the pink ribbon surrounded by 2 big flowers. It turned out lovely. But what a nice way to help with this cause, especially now since my mother was just diagnosed with it too 3 weeks ago. Fortuneately she does not have to have chemo and it still stage 1. I worry, every day since, with her being 81, and continue to push other family members to get checked. This past year has been like no other year in my life, one I will never forgot. One I owe so much to Cancer Care to for continuing to take care of me...HAPPY TO BE ALIVE AND WEARING PINK! MONICA COLAVITO -
My Great-Grandmother passed away at the age of 65 from breast cancer, my Grandmother passed away at the age of 65 from breast cancer, and now my mom is 50 & is constantly worried that she will be diagnosed with it, and I am 25 & feeling the same worry.
This disease takes way too many lives. I always buy breast cancer awareness items when I can, because I believe there is a cure out there somewhere & I have so much hope for the future, so that I don't have to worry about my nieces, and when I have children & grandchildren. It also affects a small percentage of men, and we tend to forget about that too. -
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