How We Can Help a Breast Cancer Patient
October 30, 2011 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Breast Cancer, Creating Happiness, Recent Posts
As we wind down on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I began to think about some of the real issues for a person diagnosed with breast cancer.
Celebrate International Women’s Day
March 6, 2011 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Breast Cancer, Recent Posts
TweetOn Tuesday, March 8th, we celebrate International Women’s Day “which celebrates respect, appreciation and the empowerment of women all over the world”. For me, I have chosen to honor this day by focusing on breast cancer, and in particular, directing all women to the “Susan G. Komen for the Cure” website at komen.org The reason [...]
Lisa’s Tribute to Her Mother
August 29, 2010 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Breast Cancer, Creating Happiness, Recent Posts
TweetI first met Lisa Koch-Howell here a few months ago shortly after her mother lost her life to breast cancer. At that time she wrote to me the following: “Well I was wondering if you could give me some advice. My sister did the 3 day breast cancer walk 2 years ago. She really enjoyed [...]
“Walk Like A Man” Walk-A-Thon – Part 5
February 8, 2009 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Breast Cancer, Creating Happiness
TweetLast week I wrote an open letter to the Crespi Carmelite High School lacrosse team members. I asked the girl who had involved me in this project whether she would provide a copy of the letter for each of the team members and have the team coaches hand them out to the guys. She agreed [...]
A Special Thank You
February 1, 2009 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Breast Cancer, Creating Happiness
TweetAN OPEN LETTER TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CRESPI HIGH SCHOOL MALE LACROSSE TEAM You don’t know me but you are my heroes. And if you are wondering why, I will tell you. I know about your great efforts to walk and to raise money for the “Walk Like A Man” Walk-a-thon for Breast Cancer [...]
“Walk Like A Man” Walk-a-thon for Breast Cancer Testing and Research”
January 25, 2009 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Breast Cancer, Creating Happiness
TweetPart 3 The men’s lacrosse team from Crespi High School in Encino, CA is doing a fabulous job of raising funds for the walk. In a little more than a month, they have raised $26,500 toward their goal of $140,000 which they hope to reach by the end of the year. That is just awesome. [...]
Walk Like A Man Walkathon
January 11, 2009 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Breast Cancer, Creating Happiness
TweetA high school’s men’s lacrosse team is walking to raise money for breast cancer research and testing. Inspired by the team’s coach, Jonathan Oswaks, the Crespi High School team located in Encino, CA is walking the equivalent of a round trip from Los Angeles to New York where the team will match up with 3 [...]
