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ON MY WAY! DONORS, U ROCK!!!
I'm walking, not just talking!! My feet are ready to take MANY steps toward a cure for breast cancer! WHO: Nancy Knudson #5448 (Thats me) WHAT: AVON 3 DAY BREAST CANCER WALK WHEN: July 12th-14th 2002 WHERE: San Jose to San Francisco WHY: 1. To raise $1,900 in donations. 2. To aid in breast cancer awareness. FACTS: 1. 1 out of 9 women in America will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. 2. Every 3 minutes, a new case of breast cancer will be diagnosed. Every 13 minutes, breast cancer will claim another life. 3. Over 70% of breast cancer cases occur in woman with no identifiable risk factors. 4. The five-year SURVIVAL rate for patients treated for EARLY-STAGE breast cancer is 96%!! 5. YOU CAN HELP!! Donate what you spend on espresso drinks for one week! Drink drip and help keep breasts healthy!! EVERY woman is at risk for breast cancer, that includes your Mother, Sister, Daughter, Lover, Teacher, Hair technician, Doctor, Dentist, Pastor, Mail Carrier, Friend ... NO MAN, nor WOMAN is immune to it's catastrophic effects. IMPORTANT: If you do not know how to give yourself a breast exam, PLEASE find out now (see my link page for info). Examine your breasts once a month. Understand what feels "normal" and what doesn't. TALK to your doctor. You'll be glad you did! I will be glad you did!
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