March is Women's History Month, and there is no shortage of amazing women to celebrate! But this year in particular we feel special poignancy in how we look at the
future of women and of women's health.
Most of you know that Blustery Day Design is made up of three sisters. The three of us have been inseperable since birth! Many of you also know that Vanessa was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2007 at the age of 25. After chemo and surgeries, she got back in the swing of things. Unfortunately, we just learned last month that her cancer has returned.
This news leaves all of us looking for ideas: how can we help? How can Blustery Day Design help?
As individuals, we look to organizations like the
Army of Women, a pool of women (with breast cancer and without) who are willing to participate in research studies seeking answers to questions about breast cancer. They have
a great blog post about how they have chosen to celebrate Women's History Month. We encourage all women to join the movement.
As a company, we're continuing to work on our Rain Drops line of cards for the sad days in each family's story: the cancers, the miscarriages, the illnesses and the losses. Vanessa has gotten first hand experience in the quality (or lack of quality!) of cards for persons in her situation, and we hope to help others find the right bit of sincerity to show that they're thinking of their loved ones. We'll keep you up to date and let you know when they're available for wider purchase.
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The work that you're doing to support people with cancer and those who love them is inspiring. I am so sorry you have to go through this. My good friend wrote a book about people in their 20s & 30s facing cancer and perhaps you all would find it helpful. Book is called everything changes: the insider's guide to cancer in your 20s and 30s. Here's her blog:
http://everythingchangesbook.com/
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