#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
Tahany
October 26, 2015 at 4:25 pmMy husband he is the one has been always beside me through thins and thick but hence this is a lady’s set i wanna thank my MOTHER IN LOW for bringing my man to the world.
Dave Lackie
October 26, 2015 at 8:21 pmthat is so nice!!!
Regina Cocco
October 26, 2015 at 4:00 pmHow beautiful that the support on twitter can be so strong!
And give people strenght during chemo treatments.
It learns to…don’t underestimate a kind word.
What it can mean to someone in need!
Even when that other one is not nearby.
Dave Lackie
October 26, 2015 at 8:22 pmSo true Regina!
Karen D
October 26, 2015 at 3:47 pmI;d share this with my friend Judi who has supported me through deaths, illnesses and good times. @karen_dietrich
Natalie Gillham
October 26, 2015 at 12:37 pmI would love to thanks my friend Becka with one of these sets as she is the only friend who although being much younger than me is a tower of strength and wisdom and an inspiration to me, and is the only friend I have who has always been there for me and always supports me no matter what 🙂
Valentina
October 26, 2015 at 9:24 amI would share this with my mum. @valletala
DebP
October 26, 2015 at 6:57 amI would share with my best friend, Ros.
jodie beamont
October 26, 2015 at 5:04 amwould share with my sister who is always there for me through good and bad timesx@littlemissjodie5
Aammreen
October 26, 2015 at 2:51 amI would share this with my mum, whose has been with me through all the sickness and crazy stuff. And she still stays strong!
@avakadavra18
Mary
October 26, 2015 at 1:19 amI would share this with my two sisters. We lost our mom to cancer 13 years ago and our sister bond has only grown stronger.
Dave Lackie
October 26, 2015 at 8:22 pmSorry you lost your mom Mary. But it so nice to hear you have a close bond with your sister
Tallin Matthews
October 25, 2015 at 11:37 pmI’d give this to my sister who’s always there for me when I need her and helps me with anything. Thanks for the chance to win
Dilara
October 25, 2015 at 11:16 pmI’d share this with my best friend. (@DilaraLit)
LC
October 25, 2015 at 9:38 pmI’d share with my mom, who is my rock always!
Nancy Mustafa
October 25, 2015 at 9:34 pmI would love to thank my mother for being what she is, you would never imagine what it takes to be a “Mother” not just a birth parent till you become one! I Love Momma and i miss you so much
Cady Bisschop
October 25, 2015 at 9:17 pmI would share this with my mom!
Her and my dad helped me through a very rough time in my life. My son had heart surgery at nine days old. He was born with a congenital heart defect called Transposition of the Great Arteries. I hope one day we can find a cure for all these terrible life altering illnesses!
Twitter is @ContestCady!
Dave Lackie
October 26, 2015 at 8:23 pmI agree. I hope we find cures to all these diseases!!!
Christine
October 25, 2015 at 9:11 pmSharing with my sisters who were there for me on my BC journey! ??
Susan
October 25, 2015 at 6:35 pmI would share with my sister. She lost her 17 year old daughter (my niece) due to illness a couple of years ago. I admire her strength and would love to surprise her with this gift! 😉
@allthingssusan
Meagan
October 25, 2015 at 5:46 pmI’d love to thank my Aunt for being so brave and tough in her battle with breast cancer
Twitter: @CharizardRoar
Marlene CM
October 25, 2015 at 5:03 pmMy mom has always been my rock, she’s always support me no matter what, even with this disorder I have (I get really difficult without medication) so I think she diserves everything <3 @MarleneCeron
Ranj
October 25, 2015 at 4:09 pmI would share with my gf as she’s always been a very supportive and positive friend. So rare to find. @ranjpower
Josie
October 25, 2015 at 3:37 pmI’d share with my mom, who is my rock always! @josilicious_
Karen D
October 25, 2015 at 2:39 pmI want to thank my friend Lillian. She really helped me through a tough time. @karen_dietrich
GAIL WHITWORTH
October 25, 2015 at 2:22 pmWhoops! forgot my twitter name above whitwort2000@yahoo.com. chalk it up to fatigue.
GAIL WHITWORTH
October 25, 2015 at 2:21 pmMy husband recently died(age 62) of a very rare, aggressive form of cancer. Without my best friend of 60 years and my mom, I couldn’t have gotten through nursing him and watching him die at home.
gloria patterson
October 25, 2015 at 1:55 pmwould share with my mother and sister both have been there for me in times of need……….. to love me to yell at me to laugh with me and to cry with me
@1560gl
Lindsey Craig
October 25, 2015 at 12:25 pmI’d like to thank my Mom for always supporting me through my toughest times, even when I was making a mistake she was there to listen and help!
@linds0120