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Topic: What is BCO worth?

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Posted on: Sep 15, 2010 08:51 PM, edited Sep 19, 2010 07:55 PM by Kate33

Kate33 wrote:

As I finished up my reconstruction after BC I started thinking about what this site, and all the inspiring women on it, had meant to me the past 6 months.  I discovered this amazing place shortly after my BMX and it has become an important part of my life ever since.  It's been my lifeline, best friend, therapist, library, pen pal, comic relief and so much more.  So I started thinking- what is this site worth to me?  What is it worth to you? How many of you realize that this site is a non-profit organization that relies on donations from corporations as well as individuals like ourselves?  

So after reading that there are over 76,000 members on here I was wondering-

What if each of us (if able) donated just a $1.00 (or more) to show our appreciation for this incredible cyber sanctuary?   

I am not affiliated with BCO in any way, shape or form but will be forever grateful that this site was here at a time when I needed it most.  And I hope it will be there for all the women in the future until someone finds a cure for BC and makes its use obsolete.  I think together we can create an amazing gift to show our gratitude and to "pay it forward" to other women as well.

So I will be making a donation and if you're interested in helping out, too, here is the link to the page that explains everything-

secure3.convio.net/bco/site/SP...

There are different categories highlighted in purple that you can choose from-

"General Donations", "Honor a Loved One", "Remember a Loved One" and "PayPal". 

Thank you! 

Kate33 "Yes, they're fake (@)(@) the real ones tried to kill me!"
Diagnosis: 12/27/2009, DCIS, 4cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR-
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Sep 15, 2010 09:05 PM grannydukes wrote:

ILL MAKE A DONATION. SURE I WILL.

But the thing that bothers me soooo much is there are still people who are ready to put a tent in the woods because they have no money for rent,gas,electric,food etc.with so many sistas here helping each other emotionally why oh why cant we find a foundation to help the people who are in dire need...im willing to volunteer my help but i dont know where to go.

i see post after post but no one is giving any $$$$$$$ away to the sistas.

does anyone know of any fundraiser who does just that?????


Diagnosis: 4/15/2010, LCIS, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 1/1 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+
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Sep 16, 2010 03:59 PM flash wrote:

BCO and all it encompasses is priceless.  I happily donate to this site where we can connect with each other.  I hope everyone who can, gives to keep this site going.

IDC multifocal multicentric, DCIS and pagets - er+,pr+ her2+++, mast,chemo, ooph, hyst
Diagnosis: 10/10/2007, Paget's, Grade 3, ER+/PR+, HER2+
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Sep 16, 2010 07:19 PM AnneW wrote:

I just made my donation. I've been a member for ages, and I'm ashamed I haven't done it before this. Thank you, Kate33. This site has been a lifeline to me.

Grannydukes, I hear you loud and clear about your concern for our sisters who have limited resources. I hhope they can tap into some local funding somewhere. I also support a local non-profit whose foundation gives grants to women who need cancer rehab services like exercise and lymphedema treatments. I feel we should all support monetarily on our local level in hope of helping those who will directly benefit.

Anne

2002 IDC stage 1, grade 1, rads & AI
Diagnosis: 9/18/2007, ILC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Sep 16, 2010 09:36 PM 2z54 wrote:

Someone please tell me how I can donate to bco.org?  Is there a link somewhere?

Thanks!

Sue


Diagnosis: 7/23/2008, IDC, 3cm, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/3 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Sep 16, 2010 10:33 PM makingway wrote:

I came across this article about charity organizations and how they've lost the reason they were started to begin with. online.wsj.com/article/SB10001...

Diagnosis: 3/2/2009, ILC, 4cm, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 1/19 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Sep 17, 2010 07:41 AM AnneW wrote:

To donate, go to the home page. On the left hand side near the top is a heading for Donate. I used my Paypal account.

Anne

2002 IDC stage 1, grade 1, rads & AI
Diagnosis: 9/18/2007, ILC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Sep 17, 2010 08:15 AM Moderators wrote:

Oh, you are all so dear! We REALLY appreciate your help! As a non-profit, we do sincerely rely on your donations to keep us thriving. 

Our sincerest appreciation! 

Melissa and the BCO team

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Sep 17, 2010 10:04 AM Kate33 wrote:

Moderators- It is we who should be thanking all of you!!!!  Thank you for the time, energy and inspiration you pour into this site.  There will be a special place in heaven many (MANY!!!) years from now for all of you!  

Kate33 "Yes, they're fake (@)(@) the real ones tried to kill me!"
Diagnosis: 12/27/2009, DCIS, 4cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR-
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Sep 17, 2010 05:42 PM grannydukes wrote:

YAY for the Moderators...thank you thank you again and again...

where would the majority of us be without you.God Bless You.


Diagnosis: 4/15/2010, LCIS, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 1/1 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+
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Sep 17, 2010 05:46 PM whippetmom wrote:

Kate:  I agree with you!  What a fabulous challenge!  I am going to donate right now!  BCO has been an amazing refuge for me and it is a diamond in the rough.  I honestly wish there were ten times as many women coming to this website for solace, encouragement and information.  Thank you Kate for suggesting this!! 

Deborah

I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Jeremiah 1:5.
Diagnosis: 10/15/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Sep 17, 2010 05:57 PM whippetmom wrote:

I just donated with a CC, but I could not find a Paypal link.  Anne, how did you access a Paypal link?

I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Jeremiah 1:5.
Diagnosis: 10/15/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Sep 18, 2010 12:13 AM Estepp wrote:

KATE... YOU ARE AWESOME!

I was just about to start a thread... for BCO's 10year anniversary....

I was going to ask for " thankful donations"... and I see your thread... YOU ARE WONDERFUL!

Come on sisters... lets ALL donate to BCO... to THANK THEM for being here for US!

We are the ONLY ones who benefit.. we are beyond lucky to have this site!

I will be donating again... and for some time to come..

KATE.... YOU ARE SO WONDERFUL!

Laura

We are the Ta Ta Sisterhood! Her2+ BC is what I had.... and yes sisters.. I had lymph node involvment... DX 6/25/08
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Sep 18, 2010 01:27 PM whippetmom wrote:

Bump

I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Jeremiah 1:5.
Diagnosis: 10/15/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Sep 18, 2010 01:39 PM squidwitch42 wrote:

Kate,

It did not even occur to me, as sometimes I live in a vacuum. I will donate, and let's keep this thread thriving.

Thanks Kate!


Diagnosis: 10/2/2009, IDC, 4cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/7 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Sep 18, 2010 04:50 PM badger wrote:

Thanks for the nudge...just donated to BCO...I am grateful to have this place!

~ 185/500 miles ~ One of 13,000 participants in the 2010 Komen Madison Race for the Cure.
Diagnosis: 12/22/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 1, 1/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Sep 18, 2010 07:46 PM Kate33 wrote:

Wow!  Thanks everyone!!!  You guys are AMAZING!!!  I know together we can make incredible things happen!

Deborah- Here's the link for PayPal-

secure3.convio.net/bco/site/SP... 

Kate33 "Yes, they're fake (@)(@) the real ones tried to kill me!"
Diagnosis: 12/27/2009, DCIS, 4cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR-
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Sep 18, 2010 09:05 PM squidwitch42 wrote:

done, and it was easy to do :)  Went to the homepage, and there is a place where you click on how to donate.


Diagnosis: 10/2/2009, IDC, 4cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/7 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Sep 19, 2010 03:27 PM whippetmom wrote:

Thanks Kate....could you post the Paypal link at the top of your thread?  If you use the blue "Donate" button on the top right of the screen, there are only credit card options.  Let's keep this thread active...

I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Jeremiah 1:5.
Diagnosis: 10/15/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Sep 19, 2010 03:56 PM squidwitch42 wrote:

Hi whippetmom,

I was able to use my check card, VIS debit.  I have no credit left to my name, but this was an automatic withdrawal from my account.  I hope this also offers an option. Plus another excuse to bump the thread :)

Traci


Diagnosis: 10/2/2009, IDC, 4cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/7 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Sep 19, 2010 10:34 PM Estepp wrote:

A donation a day......keeps our doctors.. AWAY!

hehe

bump..

We are the Ta Ta Sisterhood! Her2+ BC is what I had.... and yes sisters.. I had lymph node involvment... DX 6/25/08
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Sep 20, 2010 10:03 AM, edited Sep 20, 2010 10:07 AM by Kate33

Laura- So true!  Our therapists for sure! Laughing
Kate33 "Yes, they're fake (@)(@) the real ones tried to kill me!"
Diagnosis: 12/27/2009, DCIS, 4cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR-
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Sep 20, 2010 11:40 AM Moderators wrote:

Again, thank you, thank you!! ! (spread the word Wink)

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Sep 20, 2010 07:57 PM kimberly123 wrote:

thank you very much!

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Sep 20, 2010 07:58 PM kimberly123 wrote:

thank you very much!
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Sep 20, 2010 10:21 PM Estepp wrote:

bump

We are the Ta Ta Sisterhood! Her2+ BC is what I had.... and yes sisters.. I had lymph node involvment... DX 6/25/08
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Sep 21, 2010 08:04 PM cs7777 wrote:

Thanks for the prompt Katey.  My long overdue donation is now made!  Let's keep this thread going!

Single MX, implant reconstruction
Diagnosis: 9/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/7 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Sep 22, 2010 09:02 PM badger wrote:

bump for BCO Kiss
~ 180/500 miles ~ One of 13,000 participants in the 2010 Komen Madison Race for the Cure.
Diagnosis: 12/22/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 1, 1/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Sep 23, 2010 03:55 PM rumoret wrote:

Just donated in memory of my dear friend Carol Ann Duncan. Thanks for starting this post and may we continue donating throughout the years.

Hugs to all my sisters,

Terry

Hugs to my Sisters,
Diagnosis: 4/13/2006, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Sep 23, 2010 08:00 PM Moderators wrote:

Thank you All! You are so wonderful!

 xxxxooooxoxoxox

BCO 

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Sep 24, 2010 12:00 AM Kate33 wrote:

Terry- So sorry about the loss of your friend, Carol Ann.  Thank you for honoring her memory, and helping other women, with your donation.

Kate33 "Yes, they're fake (@)(@) the real ones tried to kill me!"
Diagnosis: 12/27/2009, DCIS, 4cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR-

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