Fitness Friday – Breast Cancer Awareness & Yoplait
I never really knew much about Breast Cancer. I of course know it exists and I know the generalities of it, but my focus has always been on Ovarian Cancer because it runs in my family and I’ve had problems with my lady parts my whole life (hence the hysterectomy). I was VERY well endowed when I was younger and the birth and subsequent nursing of my first born brought my bra size up to a 36I cup.
That’s right – 36I (as in Icelandic).
My breasts were so big, Jacob broke a rib in utero because of the weight sitting on my rib cage. I nursed him for a full year figuring I carried those puppies around for 14 years and I’d be damned if I wasn’t going to use ‘em. My insurance paid for a reduction when Jake turned two and I happily reduced down to a D cup, which for me was super small.
It wasn’t until this year that I really thought about the disease and what it means. I had one good friend with a scare and my Step-Aunt was recently diagnosed and underwent surgery.
When Yoplait approached me to speak to Dr.Kristi Funk, a board-certified surgical breast specialist and an expert in minimally-invasive diagnostic and treatment methods for all types of breast disease, I was honored. We’re going to feature the interview on The Wii Mommies Blog Talk Radio Show tomorrow at 1PM EST.
Dr. Funk is going to talk about the importance of early detection and breast cancer screening as well as share with our listeners why she believes the “Save Lids to Save Lives” campaign from Yoplait is making a difference in the fight against breast cancer.
From the Yoplait website-
Grab your spoons and start your grocery lists. Start looking for the pink lids in stores near you this fall. They’ll be on packages of Yoplait® so you can feel even better about eating your favorite flavors. Then just save ‘em, rinse ‘em, and mail ‘em in by December 31st, 2009.
Want to do more? Grab your friends and start your own team, or you can always join a team near you. The more lids, the merrier!
I remember sending lids in a few years ago and am thrilled that Yoplait is continuing this campaign to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested more than $1 billion since inception in 1982. You can read more about the program on the Yoplait website.
I value what I’ve learned in the past month and am seeing so much wonderful support from this nation. I’m seeing pink everywhere I go, including on the players in the NFL, which I think is fantastic. I really hope you can take the time to join us live tomorrow, and please feel free to call in with your stories and talk to us on the show page’s chat room. If you can’t join us live, feel free to listen to it anytime by heading to our show page or the Wii Mommies website to listen to the archived show!
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My friend Marika Holmgren, a breast cancer survivor, wrote a powerful post on the topic – http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marika-holmgren/in-honor-of-breast-cancer_b_329091.html
I wonder who gets the shitty job of sorting and counting the licked yogurt lids you send in to raise money for breast cancer?
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I support anything to do with breast cancer research since it runs in my family… Didn’t realize they’re doing the lids again. Thanks for letting me know!
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Sounds like you are doing a good job.I make sure I donate to Susan G. Komen Organization every year.
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OMG! first I love your dad’s comments. haha! I wouldn’t want it but for a good cause.
This Cause hit’s home. Although, it’s wasn’t breast cancer it was cancer (my mom cervical cancer) It’s a nasty deases a we need to raise all the money we can. Joe (hubby) just started eating Yoplait yogurt and wants to send in the tops so I am super excited.
My favorite is the stawberry or the peach and dip my baby carrots into them. MMMMM
You have such GREAT content on MomSpective I love reading it from day to day KEEP IT UP!
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Thanks for the heads up Julie. I will start getting those yoplaits…
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I can’t listen to it live, but will check it out later! Break a…uh, what is the good luck wish for radio…not a leg…anyway, I know you’ll be great. I hope to learn something from it.
Hugs!
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Your Dad commented? I guest me talking about your breasts is out of line then!? LOL!
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Julie Reply:
October 25th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Nope, not out of line. He’s cool.
wow thats huge boobies u had. We are also have some dedication on breast cancer awareness in flickr community. I like how you write your entries. very informative. Happy weekend!
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Such a great cause – I’m saving my lids to send in! Two of my close friends are breast cancer survivors, so it really hits close to home.
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Since my breast cancer I’ve been speaking to groups via the Koemen group regarding yes your right early detection and it’s importance thus thank you and keep up the good work. It’s so important to get women to start mammograms as early as possible I’m amazed at how many women have never had mammograms or don’t do self breast exams.
Dorothy from grammology
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