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"This is my story of hope. In 1984, I had a mastectomy (full) and also I was sterilised by radiation. I was put on Tamoxifen, which I stayed on for over 15 years, stopping only when I had bleeding problems. I came off it then but had a recurrence in 2005. I am 57 and still wonder what I will do when I grow up – I am planning now until I am 91 at least. Every day is a good day – tomorrow, who knows. It's not always easy but I am now on Arimidex and all is going well. I do take some herbs and try to watch my diet, eating a lot of fruit and vegetables and only a little dairy. I am a teacher working full time and we do a lot of fundraising for Tri To Beat Cancer here in Dublin. You just have to go for it. I hope my story gives hope to everyone. I have survived and I am traveling the world as much as I can. Love and prayers to all of you. God bless."

Bonnieandcleo, 57

Ireland

October 29, 2007

Taken from www.breastcancer.org.

Do you have a story? Share your story by leaving a comment to this post. At the end of this campaign, I will select one story at random to receive a FREE "Ribbon of Hope" Stamp ($9.45 value). "Your" story can be your own personal story or a story of someone you know or once knew. Here's a look at the free stamp:

Today's Card of Hope is also another Card Kit that's available for purchase starting now! This card kit has been designed so that you can use it for Breast Cancer Cards of Encouragement, or ANY encouragement card, not needing to be Breast Cancer specifically! My hope is that this will allow more of you to partcipate in this campaign, making donations to The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Here's today's Card Kit for a Cure:

"Wings of Hope." Card Kit for a Cure Contents:

6 pieces of 4 1/4" x 11" Whiper White Cardstock
6 pieces of 5 1/4" x 4" Regal Rose Cardstock
6 pieces of 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" Basic Black Cardstock
6 Pieces of 2 3/8" x 4 1/4" Rose Red Cardstock
6 Pre-Punched Pretty in Pink Butterflies
6 Pre-Punched Cardstock Vellum Butterfiles
12 Clear Rhinestone
6 – 15" pieces of Rose Red Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
6 "A Donation Has Been Made…" Cards
6 Whisper White Envelopes

What to Order to Complete the Card (Order Here and 10% of the order total will be donated to the cause!):

(You don't have to order anything extra from the "Hope Happens." Card Kit for a Cure!)

113722 Hope Happens Stamp Set
115052 Priceless Stamp Set
101179 Basic Black Classic Ink Pad
100425 2-Way Glue Pen
102023 Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Card Ministry Makes Wings of Hope Cards...

The Card Ministry at our Church also made up a bunch of these "Wings of Hope" cards for members of the congregation to use to send words of encouragement to people they know: