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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Por favor?

I haven't really talked about my past much on my blog. I wasn't a prostitute, or a drug addict, or a child movie star. But I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in my early 20's. I had some surgery. And some chemo. And I got better... I'm thankful every day, but it isn't something I spend much time thinking about. Frankly, it was a long time ago and it feels very surreal in retrospect. The older I get the more I understand just how serious it was. If I'm being truthful I'll tell you that is frightens me to my core to think about how things might have ended...

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Jessica Bern contacted me the other day. She asked me to request help from my lovely readers. You see, Jessica was contacted by Seventh Generation, the company that makes environmentally friendly cleaning products, diapers and now tampons. They asked if she would make a video for them for their campaign, "Let's Talk....Period." And she did!

Honestly, I would have sent you over to watch even if she was selling dryer lint. She is a wonderful comedienne, and I am proud to call her a friend. She's also a fellow blogger who got a shot to do something awesome as a direct result of her blog. All those reasons alone are enough for me to send you over there. But if you head over and sign up you'll have the opportunity to make a difference for the 22,000 women who will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year.

Please head over to letstalkperiod.com, watch her wonderful video from “Aunt Flo”— and then please sign up (it's only three clicks). If you do, Seventh Generation will make a donation on your behalf to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

Do it because she's funny.

Do it for me.

But if that's not enough, then do it for the 22,000 women
who'll have their world rocked with a horrifying and deadly diagnosis this year.

Do it for them.

48 comments:

Kristina P. said...

I love Jessica. I don't mean to rub it in your face, meaning, of course I do, but she called me when I didn't make my NYC trip because we were supposed to meet up for breakfast.

She is amazing.

Susie said...

I signed up.

Unknown said...

Anything for you Kathy B!

JC said...

First, I am so glad you Survived.

My Mother fought 'it' for sixteen years. I swear it's a hit & miss kind of thing. The lady who used to sit next to her was cured.

Life is Amazing sometimes isn't it ..

Anonymous said...

Wow I'm so sorry you went through that.


(((Hugs)))

Yes, Jessica is an amazingly funny person. I about pee my pants at her videos.

Anonymous said...

I love what Seventh Generation does for the things we put in and on our bodies. Think of the alternatives.
And I'm glad they're raising awareness of ovarian cancer. Breasts are great and all, but they get all the attention, cancerous and otherwise. So three cheers for ovaries. Or, two, maybe, so it comes out even...

Patricia said...

That must have been a very scary time in your life! Can't imagine.

Thanks for the heads up on her site. I will definitely check it out. Anything that helps woman and the environment is deserving of all our support.

beth said...

i joined. i am glad you came through your ordeal so well. i am glad i have the chance to do this tiny part to help someone else. thanks for the heads up!

Helene said...

I'm so relieved to hear that your story has a happy ending. But it must have been a very scary time for you.

I'm heading over right now to check it out!

LilliGirl said...

Oh, I hate to be intrusive but am curious. Did you get to keep your ovaries? They had me in surgery before all my bloodwork even came back based on the ultrasounds. I still have one though.

Sadly, I can never get videos to do well on my pc but, while skipping the video I will sign up.

Nana said...

O.k. I'm going right now.

ymK said...

So glad it turned out okay for you! Heading there to sign up now.

passions and soapboxes said...

I love her blog and will sign up asap fire or no fire.

ScoMan said...

Thanks for the opportunity to make a difference =)

mommakin said...

Off to do it for my girls.

Stacy Uncorked said...

I signed up - what an awesome cause, thanks for the heads up. I must have been living under a rock because I'd not run across Jessica's blog before - so thanks for that! :)

SO glad you made it through your ordeal... ((HUGZ!!))

confused homemaker said...

thanks for the info & link. great that they are donating.

confused homemaker said...

And thank you for sharing your story, my mother had ovarian cancer it's important that the info gets out.

Anonymous said...

I like dryer lint way more than Aunt Flo. I'm glad Aunt Flo disowned me when I got rid of her stuff.

TKW said...

done.

Staci Z said...

I'll do it...any your Spanish is great!

~Thought's By Dena~/ JDs Gift Shack said...

I love it when we are all given chances to make a difference!!! and (HUGZ) to you

Danielle said...

I am glad everything turned out right for you. I am headed over now.

Grant said...

I believe that a hundred years from now, people will find it unbelievable that we once used radiation to attempt to cure people. "We're hoping this kills the bad stuff before it kills you completely." They used radiation in my treatment, and I wonder if its responsible for some of my lingering problems.

Pam said...

Thanks for sharing your personal story to help a worthy cause. Off to visit Jessica's blog.

theUngourmet said...

Thanks for sharing this! I will go over there now.

Grand Pooba said...

Oh my gosh, I had no idea you had cancer! That is so scary! I'm heading over to see Jessica right now!

B said...

Aunt Flo has got me out of a lot of things, especially back in high school. Gotta love her for that, at least! Love it! The one about sex with her hub is hilarious! BTW... you've been tagged. Sorry, I'm a day late on it, can be seen at my Tuesday post. http://motherofthemunchkins.blogspot.com/2009/09/ive-been-tagged.html

Claremont First Ward said...

Heading over now........

Jen said...

what a wonderful cause, going now.

Gibby said...

For you, Kathy B!

The Blonde Duck said...

Going now!

Stephanie Faris said...

I'm off to check it out. I didn't realize you were a cancer survivor.

Anonymous said...

I missed you. Can't wait to hear more of your adventures. And you can call me your minion as I did as you asked.

Anonymous said...

Pas de problem!! Tu amiga is loco in la cabesa...me likey!!

Liz Mays said...

Consider it done. My mom's a survivor too and I help in any way I can.

Jane said...

I'm on my way. Thanks for the heads up! (But I just want to give you a quick hug before I go - so sorry what you had to go through for this to become one of your causes.)

for a different kind of girl said...

I've got a friend whose mother is battling cancer right now. I am *so* there!

The Good Cook said...

Kathy B.,

I very lovely girl I once knew died at the age of 20 from this monster.

I am glad to this in the name of Liz.

LiveLikeLiz.org

Great, Great Post.

LadyFi said...

I'm way ahead of you, Kathy! A very funny video for a worthwhile cause!

Cheffie-Mom said...

On my way! Thank you!

bernthis said...

you are an amazing woman. Thanks so much for all your love and support over this last year. It is people like you that make it a better day.
I'm so glad you shared your story. We need to kick this thing in the ass good and hard and scare it from ever coming in anyone's way again

Lorie Shewbridge said...

My aunt also had ovarian cancer and survived it, but wouldn't quit smoking and eventually passed of lung cancer and melanoma (she lived in FL and didn't wear sunscreen, but golfed every day).
I am so glad you survived this devastating disease!!
And thank you SO much for sharing this wonderful opportunity from a wonderful company. I'd like to link it up on my blog, so my readers can also participate.
Have a wonderful weekend!!

forever folding laundry said...

Such a fantastic cause -- heading there now. Cancer is awful and you're amazing.

~Keri

Anonymous said...

I'm so incredibly glad that you had a happy ending! But hugs for going through that. (((((KB)))))

JennyMac said...

What an amazing idea! Love it.

Missy said...

Going there now!

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