The Red Dress Symbolizes Heart Health Liliana Fijman was born and raised in Cordoba, Argentina and emigrated to the US with her husband in 1972. As a child growing up in rural South America, she found an early classroom in the forms and shapes of nature around her. Later, as an adolescent her earlier observations […]
Read MoreInteresting Breast Cancer Facts
Breast cancer is one of the most devastating diseases in the world for women. Although it is a primary focus of many medical centers and researchers around the world, breast cancer continues to be one of the largest health problems the world faces today. Review these breast cancer facts to learn more about the disease. Genetic […]
Read MoreThe Sister Study
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences FACTS AT A GLANCE Sisters of women who had breast cancer have about twice the risk of developing breast cancer themselves, a disease that will affect 1 in 8 women in the US over their lifetimes. Studying the sisters of women who had breast cancer enhances the ability to […]
Read MoreFamous Survivors
Famous Faces of Breast Cancer Shirley Temple Black, 70 – This accomplished child actress and diplomat was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 1972. She has a simple mastectomy following her diagnosis and recovered well. Nancy Brinker, 51 – author of “The Race is Won One Step at a Time” and the founder of the Susan G. Komen Foundation […]
Read MoreMyths & Facts
Myths & Facts are from RI Quality Partners, Inc. BREAST CANCER ~ MYTHS & FACTS FACT: A mammogram is the best way to find breast cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage. MYTH: Breast cancer can’t happen to me. I don’t have any of the risk factors.
Read MoreSupport / Donations
With each purchase from the Healing Ribbons Collection, 100% of our after tax profits will be donated to breast cancer education and awareness. Established by five-year breast cancer survivor and now a recent Jacksonville, Florida resident, Cheryl Feeney, The Healing Ribbons Fund seeks to raise funds and distribute grants to support breast cancer education, advocacy and research. […]
Read MoreThe Healing Ribbons Volunteer Program
Healing Ribbons offers rewarding volunteer opportunities. All time donated by volunteers is treasured, as we are a small staff. As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to: develop and enhance interpersonal, communication and computer skills outreach to and interact with breast cancer organizations from around the world receive experience and education in breast cancer awareness […]
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