#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.”
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Lisa L
October 24, 2015 at 7:51 amFor my daughter, who was my reason to quit smoking & my biggest supporter ?? ? @Wh1pper
DebP
October 24, 2015 at 6:08 amThat would be my best friend, Ros, who was so supportive when my parents were ill.
Kalemaki Sofia
October 24, 2015 at 5:58 amWho else!! my wonderfull mom!!
Twitter: @Sofia_sofo_
sophia koutsikaloudis
October 24, 2015 at 3:36 amI’d thank my mom, always there for me when I need her
@SophieKAllDay
Lia Pap
October 24, 2015 at 3:06 amI would like to thank my sister.
@mikro_papi
Bianca Rogoveanu
October 24, 2015 at 2:39 amNicole, an angel sent from God to get me through my biggest difficulties in life. She supported me, pulled me out from my negative thoughts and she was fully commited for my well-being. I will sure share the prize with her. Thank you, Dave !
@BiancaRogoveanu
Valerie L
October 24, 2015 at 1:36 ammy mom, she is the one i can count on no matter what. @chanceuse19
Elisa Panjang
October 23, 2015 at 11:07 pmI would definitely give this to my mom. Whenever I’m sick, she’ll always care for me day and night. God bless my mom.
Elisa Panjang
October 23, 2015 at 11:08 pmTwitter: @LysaJP
Meghan Nightingale
October 23, 2015 at 7:51 pmAs a cervical,uterus and finally stomach cancer survivor (which also made it that I’d never be able to have children of my own), I couldn’t have done it without the support of the very few friends I have. The person who truly kept me on my feet and swinging back was none other than Bif Naked herself whom is also a cancer survivor! @bifnaked ??
Bif is quite seriously one of the most graceful, sweetest and kickass women I have ever had the pleasure to meet on countless occasions over many many year’s.
@trickynix69
ROSEMARY HARRIS
October 23, 2015 at 6:45 pmSometimes your family is not your relatives. I have a great friend named Brie who has helped me through thick and thin, I would love to gift a set to her for all she does….for everyone. @rosemarytowie
Jenn L.
October 23, 2015 at 5:55 pmFor my mom – she is constantly my biggest supporter, rock, and adviser all in one!
My twitter is @_jenny_bean_
Louisella
October 23, 2015 at 5:08 pmThe person that helps me the most is my mother who is 96 years old; with her motherly love, care and support and sound advice, you can’t help being thankful for having a wonderful mother and a friend. Would love to win this set and give her some of these products, she still loves beautiful things. TX @Louisella
Cheryl L.
October 23, 2015 at 4:47 pmHi Dave, sorry I haven’t been in touch, it has been one thing after another ? All through
my , well, everything , especially my Breast Surgery after the biopsy, has been my fiancée Johnny! He was there to take me to the Doctors. Hold my hand and did what everything that my Breast Surgeon, especially told ME to do, But instead, HE was the one who did what was told to me. He is just incredible! Also, I want to thank YOU! xo @che170
Maria Vezenkova
October 23, 2015 at 4:40 pmI would like to win this beauiful set for my mom, because she was by my side and helped me with my newborn baby and everyhing else in the months after I gave birth. The birth was very hard and my recovery lasted more than expected. Love you, mom! <3 <3 <3
Sharon H
October 23, 2015 at 4:38 pmI have been pretty much housebound for the last 5 years with a debilitating spinal condition. My family have all been wonderful but in particular I would not have survived without my daughter, who took on the role of young carer at 13 yrs old when her dad left. She has been my rock and turns 18 in December, she would love this.
Joy
October 23, 2015 at 4:38 pmId love the other set to go to my friend @ajstenaka! @JoyGeorginaPets
Lisa
October 23, 2015 at 4:25 pmDefinitely my mom. She has been by my side through everything.
Linda Klages
October 23, 2015 at 3:11 pmFor my sister who helps a lot of people as a nurse in our local hospital @woodbridge49
MB
October 23, 2015 at 2:18 pmMy wife, for always being there for me and my side of the family
Lady kominh
October 23, 2015 at 1:49 pmI would like to thank my mom for her love to my father ???❤️?? @ledi79
Sonia Pap
October 23, 2015 at 1:46 pmOnly my mother! She is the rock of the whole family. A “thank you” is not enough.
@S0naki
tugce nur
October 23, 2015 at 1:31 pmI want it for my mom so much. But she has not twitter account. She will be so happy if I won. Mine is T__Eralp ?
sharon martin
October 23, 2015 at 12:32 pmi’d share with my friend Naina @nenahar who is always there for me no matter what to help or just listen, despite having her own problems. So would be a nice thank you from me to her 🙂
@myrtleisme
Alexandra
October 23, 2015 at 12:21 pmMy sister!!
@Alexandra__Ada
baddad
October 23, 2015 at 12:15 pmBFF is my mom – she makes my everyday a sunshine day