#BCAstrength Friends Supporting Friends Contest! One of the things I’ve learned over the past two years on Twitter is that every cancer survivor that has shared his or her story with me counts a host of family, friends and caregivers that helped them beat this disease. Some sit with them during doctor appointments. Others take care of their kids during chemo treatments. And some just check in regularly on social media with a kind word of support. Over and over I hear the message that they couldn’t do it alone.
I remember one woman telling me that it was the friends she had made on Twitter that gave her the strength to go through the chemo treatments. When she was feeling badly, she’d log onto Twitter and her friends would cheer her up.
The Giveaway: For this reason, I’m giving away this double set of #BCAstrength Pink Ribbon items on my blog. One set is for that person that has really helped you through a difficult time. That may be breast cancer or it can be any illness or difficulty. And the second set is for you. Tell me in a blog post comment below who you’d like to thank with one of these sets. On October 31st, I drew the name Natasha from Canada from all the entries. Thank you to everyone who shared their incredible stories. You are all heroes to me.
You can also help support the fight against breast cancer by visiting BCAcampaign.com. Post a video, photo or message and the Estee Lauder Companies will donate $25 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This will fund 30 minutes of breast cancer research.
“We have accomplished so much, but there’s still a lot of work ahead of us to make breast cancer a thing of the past,” says Elizabeth Hurley, Global Ambassador of the BCA Campaign. “Simple gestures, from reminding your friends to schedule their annual health appointments to making a donation in a loved one’s honour to supporting lifesaving research, can go a long way. When we join together and take action together for a common goal, we really can accomplish anything.”
731 Comments
Esra
October 19, 2015 at 11:54 amI would give the other set to my mum as she was the only person who really helped me through my grandma’s death (her mother). She had lung cancer and fought with every cell in her body but unfortunately the cancer won. I was really close to my grandma because she took care of me during my entire childhood and teached me how to bake an amazing banana bread. Giving the other set to my mum is the least i can do.
@tvventyonezouis with two v’s instead of a w
Dave Lackie
October 26, 2015 at 8:30 pmWhat a nice entry Esra. I was very close to my grandmother too. She baked pumpkin pies!!
Christine Northrop
October 19, 2015 at 11:53 amI would gve it to my daughter as she has been my rock and still is she is a tower of strength when I need her to be but we still have a good laugh @chrin60
Heather ツ (@aitch77)
October 19, 2015 at 11:53 amMy Mom, she’s always very positive and supportive in whatever I’ve been through.
@aitch77
Alondra Varela
October 19, 2015 at 11:52 amI’d share with my mom. She’s my best friend. She deserves this and much more.
My Twitter name is @alondraton,
Thank you for the opportunity, Dave!
You’re so generous. Much appreciated.
StewieG
October 19, 2015 at 11:51 ammy BFF helped me through my depression
libby gibson
October 19, 2015 at 11:50 amthis would be perfect for my co-worker who is battling cancer right now!
Dave Lackie
October 26, 2015 at 8:31 pmHope your co-worker pulls through Libby. Sending best wishes
Amber Lang
October 19, 2015 at 11:49 amMy Aunt is fighting the fight as we speak! She’s definitely a fighter! Would love thisfor her!
@Amberyoerger
Dave Lackie
October 26, 2015 at 8:33 pmTell your aunt we’re sending her our best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!
dumbelle
October 19, 2015 at 11:49 amIt’s my mom that helped me through a very emotional time during my mental health crisis about five years ago.
Michelle
October 19, 2015 at 11:44 amHi I would give this to my BF Carrie she is a fighter ♡♡♡
Dave Lackie
October 26, 2015 at 8:34 pmSending Carrie our best!!!
Soni
October 19, 2015 at 11:40 amI would like to thank my mom for always being there for me and for being the one person for whom I don’t need to put up a brave front.
@so_soni
Dave Lackie
October 26, 2015 at 8:33 pmShe sounds amazing Soni
Nerrisha ali
October 19, 2015 at 11:32 amI would like to share this with my mom she has been the strongest woman I know she has been through a lot from abuse from her first husband she has been my rock and I don’t know what I would do without her love you mom ???
Ellie Lane
October 19, 2015 at 11:29 amNot breast cancer, but I’m a cancer survivor. I’d love a set for my sister Penny, she’s not on twitter but she was there for me right through my treatments, even though she lives hundreds of miles away. And she was right there staying with me when I had a relapse earlier this year and got rushed into hospital. Thanks Pen! @ElaBluEyes
Dave Lackie
October 26, 2015 at 8:36 pmSorry to hear that Ellie. Sending you strong health wishes from across the pond!!
Gigi
October 19, 2015 at 11:27 amI’d share with my fellow nurses
Ellie Chan
October 19, 2015 at 11:25 amHi Dave, I’d like to share this with my best friend since high school. She’s there and always there whenever I need her. I go to her when Im having a hard time and it just gets better. I just want to thank her for being my friend because it’s hard for me to make friends nice I don’t get close to people easily.
My Twitter @echan858
Dave Lackie
October 26, 2015 at 8:36 pmWhat a sweet entry Ellie. I’m sure you are a great friend to her.
Dana Morin
October 19, 2015 at 11:18 amI’d share with my mother, we have been through so much together, We lost my sister and my son in a very short period of time.
@danamorin1971
Dave Lackie
October 26, 2015 at 8:37 pmI’m sorry to hear of your loss Dana. So nice you had someone there to give you support.
highriskob@aol.com
October 19, 2015 at 11:16 amI have MS many up days and many down days. My friend Andrea helps me more than she could ever know, just texting or e mailing. Acordova@utmck.edu what would I do without her? I couldn’t do it.
Efi
October 19, 2015 at 11:16 amMy mom! @efi2311
Rozeena Karim
October 19, 2015 at 11:15 amI would share it with my Mother in law.. Just lost my Father in law, three weeks ago, She take care of him with so much love and care, she refused to send him to the Hospice Care, not that they can’ t do a great job. They marry for 52 years, and she thinks as a wife she can do it, we all chip it, his journey was a long one, with doctors and hospitals,appointments,My husband and i we never give up, until the end, then we took him to the Hospice, Everyone there is so great, can never forget their kindness,as i am writing Dave tears ruuning, we are thinking how we can go about to do some, charity’s to Raise some money for this beautiful Hospice!They Staff there is so kind and helpful, thanks for this chance Dave,Would love to give this to Mom tho,???? #BCAStrength #Go Away Cancer #
Dave Lackie
October 26, 2015 at 8:39 pmIt sounds like the staff at that Hospice are wonderful Rozeena. So nice they helped you through a difficult time.
KONSTANTINA GIAVROUDI
October 19, 2015 at 11:12 amI’d share this with my sister, Vasia.
@ntinaa321
Elaine D
October 19, 2015 at 11:12 amI’d share it with my sister definitely!
@eebeeebee
Lady_Ingenue
October 19, 2015 at 11:11 amI’d share with my bff Krysta, who helped me through some very dark days. Her friendship is one I’ll treasure forever!
@lady_ingenue
Nital
October 19, 2015 at 11:10 amI would like to share this with my mums neighbour Christine,who has made my life so much easier by all the things she does to help my disabled mum when I cannot be there.
Sheri
October 19, 2015 at 11:08 amCancer has taken so many from my life including my Mom. I truly wish Cancer didn’t exist at all !! I would love to share this with a friend and give them a reason to smile
Nital
October 19, 2015 at 11:13 amI am sorry to hear this Sheri, Cancer took my dad too. My thoughts are with you and I wish you well. xx
Dave Lackie
October 26, 2015 at 8:41 pmI’m so sorry to hear that Sheri. It is a terrible disease. When I interviewed fashion designer Donna Karan she said the same thing to me. She’s lost so many people in her life to cancer including her husband and best friend. I so hope we find a cure for it soon!!
Billie (@BillieO2)
October 19, 2015 at 11:08 amA lovely and meaningful giveaway! You’re the best, Dave!
Dave Lackie
October 26, 2015 at 8:42 pmThese are my favourite contests. They really focus on what matters in life. And the people who really do make the world a better place.
Stacey fierro
October 19, 2015 at 11:04 amI would like to share this with my best friend Rachel. She’s helped me through so much throughout the years