hottlavender's blog post - mother's day message from the breast cancer foundation.....

Breast cancer is a family disease. I experienced this first hand when I lost my mother to breast and cervical cancer when I was 16 years old. Her death knocked me off my feet and in some ways I am still dealing with that loss today.

Most of you know me as an actor on television, but I think the most important role I play is that of breast cancer activist.

As we approach Mother's Day, I am reminded of the pain and the uncertainty of this disease and how the loss of our mother affected me and my sisters. I am also reminded of what a remarkable woman my mother was. I cannot think of a better way to honor her than by working toward a world without breast cancer.

Legislation has been introduced in Congress for a Mother's Day commemorative coin. A portion of the proceeds from this coin will benefit breast cancer research. Will you join me in the fight against breast cancer by letting Congress know how important this issue is to you?

In the United States, one woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes.

Just stop and think about how many families will be affected by this diagnosis, how many children will have to see their mothers go through treatment, and how many will ultimately lose their mothers. I do not want my son to have to endure what I did.

We must put an end to this heart-breaking disease - and the Mother's Day commemorative coin will help us do just that.

Please click here to honor your mother by urging your members of Congress to support the Mother's Day coin.
[url]http://komenpolicy.org/campaign/us_mothersday_coin/877uei3ry7w8bej8?[/url]

Gracias,

Ricardo Chavira
Son of Elizabeth Ries Chavira

P.S. Another way you can support the women in your life this Mother's Day is with a specially designed Mother's Day tribute card from Susan G. Komen for the Cure.