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Going Pink for October
Working together to end Breast Cancer
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so my blog is going Pink for the next few weeks.
Did you know that aside from skin cancer, breast cancer is the leading cancer among women? It is also the 2nd leading cause of death by cancer, followed by lung cancer. By the end of this year, an estimated 192,370 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and an estimated 40,170 women will die from the disease.
What do you know about breast cancer? Test your knowledge here.
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Pink in Oct. 09
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The Wine Burqa
The Wine Burqa
Just what I always needed for my wine bottles. A Wine Burqa!
No, I didn’t pick up this ironic and quirky item at Cost Plus World Market. My sister works in Afghanistan and she sent me this gift.
I’ve never seen something quite so funny and sad at the same time.
Although I didn’t actually need a Wine Burqa, I’m glad my sister sent this to me. By doing so, she brought a wonderful organization to my attention. The label says “Hand Made/Embroidered by Afghan Women” and the proceeds go to the Women of Hope Project. The items created and sold by Afghan women help them support their families and educate their children.
Please check out their website and blog.