Breast cancer awareness month!

Since several weeks back I’m engaged in AFSC (American Forces' Spouses’ Club) and I committed to be the editor of their magazine called the Chosun Chatter.

Every month many activities are planned and executed, highlight are the luncheons held once a month. The day starts at 9 o’clock with shopping from Korean vendors who bring their merchandize to the Dragon Hill (hotel on base). In the mean time, tickets and products are sold benefiting welfare projects.

This Month the theme was; Think Pink!

   

Fridays "Fun Run" for Breast cancer awareness!

No I didn't run, I walked................through the rain! Here with Fran Walters before the start.

The decoration of the tables and all women dressed in pink contributed strongly to the ambiance and that was a marvelous platform for the theme.

The speaker, Melanie, a charming, strong and positive woman told us about her tuff journey after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. When she puts herself behind the microphone she starts up with asking one simple question: - who of you have; a mother, a sister, an aunt or a friend diagnosed with breast cancer. Shockingly almost 80% of all attendees raised their hand.

Melanie’s own journey is filled with harsh news, doctors and nurses insensible way of interacting with her but also with wonderful medical people, supportive family and friends. She shares lessons learned with us and in spite of the seriousness of the subject, we have lots of laughter. It’s clear that know-how, persistence, mind setting and a warm and loving support system are key factors enabling the patient to fight this disease. Amazing how many fantastic people we have all around us.

Take Care and keep healthy!

"Bra Art" 

October 11, 2011 marked the first ever American Forces’ Spouses’ Club Bra Art Competition, a unique fund-raiser in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Over 20 AFSC “artists” created one-of-a-kind bras that were exhibited as works of art in order to support breast cancer awareness and to raise money for breast cancer research.  

"Enlighthtened Uplifter"

"Boobies are Blooming"

                                                     

                                                              "Han'bra"

                                                                                                                          Note: The Hanbok is Koreas National Costume.