Can We Move This Along Faster?
July 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Like so many others, breast cancer as well as other types of cancer, run in my family history. This started to concern me when I took care of my Granny the last year of her life, while she was fighting colon cancer.
I do the self exam monthly, but I am not old enough to start having mammograms yet. ( I could actually have one done but insurance will not cover because I am under the age of 40. )
Then as I was watching TV several months ago, I heard of another Breast Cancer that is not detected through a mammogram, called IBC, Inflammatory Breast Cancer. This really got me thinking, what if several members of my family actually died from this and they did not consider it breast cancer back then? Does this run in my family as well? How would I know if they just discovered this “type” of cancer recently?
So, needless to say, I read anything and everything that has to do with cancer to learn as much as I can. Today, while on AOL, I read this article about a new procedure that could detect breast cancer early, AND you don’t have to have your breast pancaked in the process!!!!
The part of the article that really caught my eye was thinking of other countries that could not afford to bring in the mammography machines. This is an amazing article and if this early detection does work, how can we speed up the process of getting it approved for use at-least in countries that do not have early detection devices?
If anyone has any ideas or more information, let me know. Think how many lives this would save in other countries? In the U.S? Let’s get some letters or petitions or something going ASAP. (And remember to do your own self exam every month!)
June 20, World Refugee Day
June 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment
UNHCR celebrates World Refugee Day 2008:
“On June 20, we celebrate World Refugee Day. This year, events around the world will focus on the fundamental need for protection. For some, this means economic security; for others, protection is freedom from violence and persecution. On World Refugee Day, we will turn our attention to the millions of refugees who live without material, social and legal protection.”
To learn more about UNHCR and see what you can do, check out their DONATE page and see how your small change can make a difference.
Domestic Violence Shelters in New Hampshire
June 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment
If you or a loved one lives in the state of New Hampsire and are being victimized, please contact the facilities below. The following information was taken from the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence.
RESPONSE to Sexual & Domestic Violence
c/o Coos County Family Health Services
54 Willow Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-866-644-3574 (domestic violence)*
1-800-277-5570 (sexual assault)
603-752-5679 (Berlin office)
603-237-8746 (Colebrook office)
603-788-2562 (Lancaster office)
The Support Center at Burch House
P.O. Box 965
Littleton, NH 03561
1-800-774-0544 (crisis line)
603-444-0624 (Littleton office)
www.tccap.org/support_center.htm
Starting Point: Services for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
P.O. Box 1972
Conway, NH 03818
1-800-336-3795 (crisis line)
603-356-7993 (Conway office)
603-539-5506 (Ossipee Office)
www.startingpointnh.org
Voices Against Violence
P.O. Box 53
Plymouth, NH 03264
603-536-1659 (crisis line)
603-536-3423 (office)
homepage.fcgnetworks.net/voices/
Women’s Information Service (WISE)
79 Hanover St., Suite 1
Lebanon, NH 03766
1-866-348-WISE (toll-free crisis line)
603-448-5525 (local crisis line)
603-448-5922 (office)
www.wiseoftheuppervalley.org
New Beginnings: A Woman’s Crisis Center
P.O. Box 622
Laconia, NH 03247
1-866-644-3574 (domestic violence)*
1-800-277-5570 (sexual assault)*
603-528-6511 (office)
www.newbeginningsnh.org
Turning Points Network (formerly Women’s Supportive Services)
11 School Street
Claremont, NH 03743
1-800-639-3130 (crisis line)
603-543-0155 (Claremont office)
603-863-4053 (Newport office)
www.free-to-soar.org
Rape and Domestic Violence Crisis Center
P.O. Box 1344
Concord, NH 03302-1344
1-866-644-3574 (domestic violence)*
1-800-277-5570 (sexual assault)*
603-225-7376 (office)
www.rdvcc.org
Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Program (SHARPP)
UNH
Verrette House
6 Garrison Avenue
Durham, NH 03824
1-888-271-SAFE(72330) (crisis line)
603-862-3494 (office)
www.unh.edu/sharpp/
A Safe Place
6 Greenleaf Woods, #101
Portsmouth, NH 03801
1-800-854-3552 (toll-free crisis line)
603-330-0214 (Rochester crisis line)
603-890-6392 (Salem crisis line)
603-436-4619 (Portsmouth office)
603-436-7924 (Portsmouth crisis line)
www.asafeplacenh.org
Sexual Assault Support Services
7 Junkins Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
1-888-747-7070 (crisis line)
603-436-4107 (Portsmouth Office)
603-332-0775 (Rochester Office)
www.sassnh.org
YWCA Crisis Service
72 Concord St.
Manchester, NH 03101
603-668-2299 (crisis line)
603-625-5785 (Manchester Office)
YWCA Derry office
6 West Broadway #22
Derry, NH 03038
603-432-2687
Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support
P.O. Box 217
Nashua, NH 03061-0217
603-883-3044 (crisis line)
603-672-9833 (Milford office)
603-889-0858 (Nashua office)
www.bridgesnh.org
Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention
12 Court Street
Keene, NH 03431-3402
603-352-3782 (crisis line)
1-888-511-mvcp(6287) (toll-free hotline)
603-352-3782 (Keene office)
603-532-6288 (Jaffery office)
603-209-4015 (Peterborough office)
www.mcvprevention.org
I hope this information can help you or your loved ones.
Peace and Safety my friends,
June 13, 2008 Weekend Challenge - Donate A Phone®
June 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment
So how many of you have old cell phones sitting in a drawer? What about your brothers or sisters? Neighbors? Cousins? What about your best friends sisters boyfriend? You get the picture. For me, I know I have two.
Why are they just sitting in my drawer taking up space and collecting dust? Well, I’m done with them. I received an email from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence yesterday letting me know about their 2008 National Conference. I spent some time around the site and the Donate a Phone Program jumped out at me. They describe it as:
NCADV has partnered with The Wireless Foundation for over seven years through the CALL TO PROTECT program which was created to provide victims of domestic violence who may encounter emergency situations with free cell phones for that use. The collection of deactivated cell and wireless phones for this purpose has literally saved hundreds of lives over the course of our partnership. In addition to phones being distributed for emergency use, proceeds from the sale of phones not utilized for emergency use help fund agencies that work to end violence in the home, such as NCADV.
So my challenge to you is to go find as many phones as you can get your hands on. Make sure the phone is deactivated, is turned off, and has a battery before mailing it off.
Sound like an easy plan?
Well, I made it even easier. You can download a free mailing label and send it on its way this weekend. Don’t forget to ask your friends and family too!
Have a great weekend.
May 9, 2008 Weekend Challenge
May 9, 2008 | 1 Comment
Sunday is Mother’s Day, and my challenge for you is to reach out to the Mom’s you love. Reach out to all the special women in your life that have made an impact on you.
For me, I am going to do something a little different this year.
This year, I am going to be sending a special ecard. Women for Women International is doing something amazing. When you go to their Mother’s Day homepage, you can read about Elizabeth and her story of triumph, and you can also send a special ecard to your favorite Mom that can help change the life of a Mother who is a survivor of war. On the website they explain it best…
“Your Mother’s Day Donation Makes 3 Women Happy.
You get the gratification of knowing you’re helping a woman survivor of war, the woman you honor feels the special joy of being loved and a woman who lives half a world away gets the tools she needs to build a better life.”
I’m not sure if it can get better than that. So grab your credit card, head on over to Women For Women International’s Mother’s Day page and make three women happy with a click of a button. This challenge, you can’t pass up!
Happy Mother’s Day to all!
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