Welcome to our 1st annual Breast Cancer Awareness Blog Hop. We are so glad that you have decided to join us for this very important cause.  According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. And since there is currently no cure, early detection is crucial. You can do this by having yearly mammograms, yearly clinical breast exams, and regular self-breast exams.

We have some FABULOUS sponsors for this hop!!!!! You MUST leave a comment on each blog in the hop to be eligible for any and all prizes.
Also, for all prizes you wish to be considered for, you MUST visit their FB pages and/or blogs, LIKE & FOLLOW, and leave a comment on FB. So, if you want to be eligible for ALL the prizes, (I know I would!) You have a bit of work to do, but I promise, it will be worth it!!!


5 Digi Stamps
Eureka Stamps : http://eurekastamps.com/ http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/


5 Digi Stamps
QKR Stampede: http://qkrstampede.com/ http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/
 
$20 GC to Designs on Cloud 9 (applis to reg prices, not sale prices http://www.designsoncloud9.com; http://www.facebook.com/DesignsonCloud9

Sampler Bag from Premier Designs by Blanca
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Premier-Designs-by-Blanca/248072125246318
no pictue available at this time, but it is CUTE stuff!!!! And PINK!!!! :)

Rachelle Larsen ~ 5 Pink Praying for You Cards
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Handmade-Cards-By-Rachelle/194186057360089?ref=hl




A $25 GC to Scrapping Bug Designs!!!! (Applies to reg prices, not sale prices)
http://www.scrappingbugdesigns.com/
Please show Chrissy some love at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scrapping-Bug-Designs/112382888836311?fref=ts


$15 GC to Girl Boy Girl Designs (Applies to reg prices, not sale prices)
Show some <3 here =) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Girl-Boy-Girl-Designs-by-Jen-Balding/113186302038084?fref=ts
Store: http://bit.ly/K37bzB
Blog: http://bit.ly/lhsu91

A Pink SMASH Book from Tahi Diaz!


Tahi is one of our talented Ladies in the hop, so when you get to her blog in the line up, please FOLLOW hers, as she is being so generous in donating this fabulous prize!
http://tahisscrapcorner.blogspot.com

Please join us today, we have some very talented women wanting share their stories and art work. We have also found some wonderful sponsors for exciting Blog Candy. But today, I ask you from woman to woman, please take to heart what October means to every woman, read the stories, visit websites, and get involved. Let’s all hold hands and take this walk together…

1. Pamela ~ http://kraftykatstampstudio.blogspot.com
2. Colleen ~ http://www.cbcscrapbooking.blogspot.com
3. Katie ~ http://katiesworldofcrafting.blogspot.com
4. Jennifer F. ~ http://wunderscreations.blogspot.com
5. Tahi ~ http://tahisscrapcorner.blogspot.com
6. Tonya - http://scrappingfunwithtonya.blogspot.com
7. Rhonda - http://bluepoohbear753.blogspot.com
8. Jennifer-  http://creativecricutdesigns.blogspot.com
9. Amanda ~ http://a-prata-design.blogspot.com
10. Chrissy ~ http://scrappingbugdesigns.blogspot.com/
11. Corry ~ http://craftncorry.blogspot.com
12. Shawnee ~http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com
13. Beth ~http://motherandaughterdesigns.blogspot.com
14. Rachelle~http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com
15. Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
16. Jen B.  http://bit.ly/lhsu91

My project that I want to share with you is a two page layout using the 'think pink' pattern set from Designs on Cloud 9.

       I just love this set. I love the fuzzy bears as well as all the pink.

If you know someone that has been diagnosed with cancer you know it is tough on you as well. You can call them, send cards and even bring them to doctors appointments but yet you still feel so helpless as you watch them fight for their life. Shortly after my sister was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, my niece and I decided to do the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. This is a day walk that covers 40 miles. These events are totally life changing. We loved it so much that we proudly have completed 4 different walks ~ 3 in Boston and 1 in Chicago. In addition to walking we also have raised over $15,000 for research and awareness.

 

This is a picture I took of my sister (in her beautiful baldness), her husband and her daughter during the closing ceremonies. I can't help but cry every time I look at it. My sister is a 8 year survivor and a great example to anyone who is currently fight this disease. I am proud of you Alison!!

Now it's time for you to go to Chrissy ~ http://scrappingbugdesigns.blogspot.com.
Thanks for hopping with us!