Breast Cancer Fundraiser Event-SUCCESS!!

On Friday, October 14th, Raw Beauty held a fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. This event was a HUGE SUCCESS. Thank you to everyone who participated...we have been able to send a wonderful donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

If you would like to make a donation, please visit www.nationalbreastcancer.org.

Remember, it doesnt matter if you can't make a large donation...every little bit counts.

The following information is provided by the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Please make sure you do your breast examination's on a monthly basis.
IN THE SHOWER Fingers flat, move gently over every part of each breast. Use your right hand to examine left breast, left hand for right breast. Check for any lump, hard knot or thickening. Carefully observe any changes in your breasts. BEFORE A MIRROR Inspect your breasts with arms at your sides. Next, raise your arms high overhead. Look for any changes in contour of each breast, a swelling, a dimpling of skin or changes in the nipple. Then rest palm on hips and press firmly to flex your chest muscles. Left and right breasts will not exactly match - few women's breasts do. LYING DOWN Place pillow under right shoulder, right arm behind your head. With fingers of left hand flat, press right breast gently in small circular motions, moving vertically or in a circular pattern covering the entire breast. Use light, medium and firm pressure. Squeeze nipple; check for discharge and lumps. Repeat these steps for your left breast.

"This year in America, more than 211,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 43,300 die. One woman in eight either has or will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. In addition, 1,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 400 will die this year. If detected early, the five-year survival rate exceeds 95%. Mammograms are among the best early detection methods, yet 13 million U.S. women 40 years of age or older have never had a mammogram. Support The National Breast Cancer Foundation today and give the gift of hope to those in need."