New Edition - The Mighty Cancer Newsletter

Make an impact this month and beyond. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. CANCER NEWSLETTER During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you’ll probably hear names like Susan G. Komen and the American Cancer Society. But did you know about the breast cancer nonprofit in Texas that was founded by a professional female drummer? Or the Virginia-based nonprofit that sends a “Glam Van” around town to offer cancer screenings? Learn about these and other nonprofits owned by breast cancer survivors. Then read the stories of two survivors who share very vivid memories of their cancer experience. All my best, Trish, The Mighty’s Cancer Editor 8 Breast Cancer Survivor-Owned Nonprofits to Support in October Trish Broome BREAST CANCER These smaller, community-based organizations work just as hard as their larger counterparts. Read the Story Drugs, Hugs and Losing My Jugs: A Breast Cancer Journal - June 3, 2015 - Day 14 Jessica Sliwerski BREAST CANCER "I am still young, I have a brand new baby I love with every fiber of my being. I cannot risk ever having cancer again." Read the Story Cancer Haunted Me for a Very Long Time, but I Finally Found Peace Steve Pake TESTICULAR CANCER "Today marks my last two days of chemotherapy for testicular cancer, six years ago." Read the Story Calling All Artists We want to give you a new way to share your story. We’re considering creating a section to submit art. We want to know if you would be interested and what you would submit. Help us begin to understand what a network of Mighty Artists would look like. Submit your artwork today by following this link: http://bit.ly/the-mighty-art-submission. Mighty Contributor Spotlight Alizabeth Worley Alizabeth Worley is an MFA student at BYU whose work has appeared in “Juked,” “Waccamaw Journal,” “Relief Journal” and elsewhere. She writes and illustrates at earfulapology.blogspot.com. Shares Copyright © 2017 The Mighty, All rights reserved. You subscribed to this email on themighty.com. Our mailing address is: The Mighty 210 N. Glenoaks Blvd Burbank, CA 91502