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Honoring KBL, Kris B.
07/02/1961 - 08/16/2025 Kristine Mary Blake, age 64 of Murphy, NC passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was born in Suffern, New York to the late Charles and Betty Bryant Brown. Kristine worked as a court reporter. She enjoyed spending time with her grandson, Colton and family. In addition to her parents she was…
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Honoring Beckie Child
We are deeply saddened to share that Beckie Child has passed away. Although her breast cancer remained in full remission, her metastatic colon cancer progressed. Beckie was an extraordinary member of our community—always offering thoughtful support, sharing her knowledge generously, and uplifting others through every stage…
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CALLING ALL ARTISTS- Lets make an art gallery!
We would like to create a slide show gallery of our YOUR art! Paintings, sketches, ceramics, sculpture, crafts, gardens, quilts, photography, jewelry, stained glass, mosaics, poetry .... you name it! We may show this slide show at our annual Rock the Ribbon event on October 22nd. Please post photos here, even if you have…
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Poll: How does Breast Cancer Awareness Month make you feel?
Select the answer below that best matches your emotions and expand your thoughts in the thread below.
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Spookiesmom
Hi everyone, I hope it's ok to post this here. It's taken me a long while to get up the courage to post anything. I'm spookiesmom's daughter. I've read a few of your kind comments about her passing both here and in some of the other threads. Today is her birthday, though, so I just kinda wanted to… I don't know…. read some…
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Honoring IllinoisLady (Jackie)
Jackolin "Jackie" Iossi, a beloved resident of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on Thursday, September 13, 1945, to John and Rosalea Davis, Jackie was a lifelong Centralia resident whose warmth and compassion left a lasting impact on everyone she encountered.…
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BCO In Memoriam thread, Part 2
(The original BCO In Memoriam thread started by Milica has gotten too long and is difficult to load or make additions. We need to start Part 2 of this thread, starting 5/3, 2023 to make it easier to load in this new platform. The Original thread (Part 1) will remain and can be accessed for viewing but will not allow for…
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This piece is for anyone navigating loss.
I wrote this personal story about grief, healing, and the small things that helped me find my way back after losing my mum to breast cancer in 2023. If you're going through something similar, I hope it brings a bit of comfort. You’re not alone. ✨🤍 https://www.olivesbay.co/journal/love-loss-resilience With love, Vanessa
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HHS Prioritization for MBC
Below are two emails sent by myself and my awesome wife to the HHS team. If you arent aware, HHS has introduced a new program called the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) which includes a number of terminal illnesses but not MBC at this time. Please send them a message and urge everyone to make MBC a national…
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What part of your story are you most proud of right now?
A breast cancer diagnosis can come with many ups and downs throughout the experience and beyond. We'd like you to share with us your proudest accomplishment you've realized through your transition - what part of your story are you most proud of right now? Please select the most appropriate response for you below, and…