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Where's your pink bra?

Do you have a pink bra? Up until about a month ago, I didn’t, but now I have one covered in flowers which I’m waiting to wear on October 27. You see, the last Saturday of this month is the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. Thousands of women (and men) will be strapping on a decorated pink bra over their t-shirts, putting on pink wigs, wearing pink tutus. Why? Because they want to stop breast cancer in its tracks. This is my second year of involvement with the walk. Last year I volunteered to count money behind the scenes. I’ll be doing that again this year, but I made myself a bra this year and got on a team that’s fundraising, too. October 27, the day of the walk, also happens to be USA Weekend’s Make a Difference Day . What better way to make a difference than to fundraise to fight breast cancer and walk to raise awareness about it? Here’s some more awareness. Women over 40, like myself, need to get mammograms every year. I didn’t get one last year. My gynecolo...

For Mental Health Awareness Month and Women's Health Week

For Mental Health Awareness Month and Women's Health Week, I have asked Mental Health Advocate Jennifer Moyer a few questions to help us learn about mental health and get involved with mental health issues. 1.       Tell us a little about yourself and how you want to help others as a mental health advocate. My name is Jennifer Moyer.   I am first and foremost a wife and mother.   I strive to give hope and inspiration to individuals and families that are facing mental health issues.   I have volunteered in the area of mental health issues related to childbearing since 2000.   I began as a Volunteer Coordinator with Postpartum Support International ( www.postpartum.net ).   As a Coordinator, I provided emotional, practical and informational support to women and families dealing with mental health issues related to childbearing.   Although I am no longer an active Coordinator with Postpartum Support International, I continue to be...