We have lost MANY women to this disease.. the well known, as well as 'that cool lady down the road, who hands out the full-sized candy bars'..
"You hear me
I put a spell on you
Because you're mine"
~ Eunice Kathleen Waymon AKA Nina Simone; dead from Breast Cancer at the age of 70 on April 21, 2003
Some more FAMOUS names you may not have known died of Breast Cancer:
Hattie McDaniel (Actress/Comedian - best known for: Gone With the Wind)
Ingrid Bergman (Actress - best known for: Casablanca)
Linda McCartney (Animal Rights Activist/ Wife of Paul McCartney)
Bette Davis (Hollywood Legend/sold $2M worth of bonds in 2 days after bombing of Pearl Harbor )
William McGhee (Actor - best known for: being 1st African American to perform on Dallas stage)
Lynn Redgrave (Actress - best known for: Gods and Monsters)
Vivian Vance (Actress - best known for: Ethel Mertz/I Love Lucy )
V. C. Andrews (Horror Writer - best known for: Flowers In the Attic)
Jo Ann Davis (Representative in the U.S. Congress)
Susan G. Komen (Sister of Breast Cancer Activist : Nancy Goodman Brinker)
Rod Roddy (Game Show Host - best known for: The Price is Right)
And to leave you on a more positive note: few 'celebrity survivors' who caught their cancer early enough :
Richard Roundtree - (Actor - Shaft)
Christina Applegate - (Actress - Married w/Children)
Peter Criss - (Musician - KISS Drummer)
Melissa Etheridge - (Singer)
Montel Williams - (Talk Show Personality)
Meredith Baxter - (Actress/Activist)
To those we've lost, as well as those who are survivors - I humbly offer these 'suggestions' for gifts, awareness to those in your life who may need to be more aware of Breast Cancer.
All of these are FREE and have been available for a while; however may have been overlooked, due to different titles or colors used in the original project.
The Hubby Cushion - Originally created as a "Father's Day gag gift", simple color changes to pinks and white could create a truly obvious "Breast" Pillow or Mastectomy Pillow by 'omitting' one of the breasts.
The Janelle Blanket - Originally created as a Baby Blanket, those going through Chemo (Chemotherapy) will appreciate the warmth of a small 'lap style' blanket over a larger afghan.
Awareness Ribbons - Some may not realize that some time ago, I had put up a complimentary pattern for very simple Awareness Ribbon that can be added to pins, prayer cards, etc. At under 3 inches, these ribbons can fit a variety of needs.
The Little Love Pillow - Originally created as a Valentine's Day treat, those avoiding that first boob squish (Mammogram) or their yearly checkup, could have their appointment made 'for them' by a loving partner, friend or parent, and presented their 'gift' in the pocket of this small pillow.
The Weenie Owl - Originally created as a homage to Harry Potter for a 12 Days of Christmas celebration - simple color changes can transform this "comical hooter" into a meaningful plush for someone who needs a pick me up.
and of course, there are the patterns which have been created specifically for this 'month' and were just recently released
The Breast Cancer Awareness Keyhole Scarf and the Boo Bees.
