£1000.00 for Breast Cancer Campaign

This morning, I gave a talk to seventy 17 year-old girls at the Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College in Harlesden.

My speech took about 15 minutes then I took several questions. 3 from one young lady alone. I was very impressed by how she and the other students wanted to understand more about breast cancer and how BCC funds research.

In recent months, the school has raised £1000.00 for BCC and I'll be posting something here, in more detail.

Breast Cancer and Betty Ford

From another US site "About Breast Cancer", there's this article about Betty Ford...........

Thanks Again, Betty Ford

President and Mrs. Ford read a petition, signed by all 100 members of the United States Senate, in the President's Suite at Bethesda Naval Hospital, Bethesda, MD, following the First Lady’s breast cancer surgery. 10-2-1974 White House Photograph Courtesy Gerald R. Ford Library, David Hume Kennerly

As our nation remembers former President Gerald Ford, who passed away just after Christmas, we also recall former First Lady Betty Ford, who survives him. Mrs. Ford was diagnosed with breast cancer during Ford's presidency, and she made that news public. In doing so, Betty Ford broke the silence barrier that had cloaked breast cancer, and opened the door to public discussion of the disease and it's prevention and treatment. "I think I was born to be outspoken," she said. "Hopefully, it's been to the benefit of others." Our sincere condolences to the Ford family, with thanks for their teamwork and public service.

• Betty Ford Biography
• Mrs. Ford Now on Her Own

Breast Cancer Survivor

Just came across this US site.

Breast Cancer Victory - what an inspirational name for a Blog.

Top Tips for 2007

Over at the other place, I've done a meme regarding 2007 and what we might expect. Here, I have one main target - and that's to finish the Trek safely and in one piece!

Top tip - don't try and outrun a cheetah.

The dropping temperature

So winter is uopn us. Ant the thought of trudging around Hampstead Garden Suburb at 6 in the morning doesn't exactly fell me with glee. More intrepidation.

Still. I must prepare for the Trek and keep busy elsewhere.

Fundraising update

Now nearing the £2500.00 mark. Thanks to all of you who have very kindly donated.

My work for BCC continues. I'll be making a speech at a local secondary school in a couple of weeks time. Raising awareness is so important.

(The photo is courtesy of Lisa Shalet Photography)

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Campaign's highlight will be "Wear it Pink " .

This year it will be held on Friday, October 27th.

For more details go to the BCC website. You can link to it from this Blog.