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My life has been a roller coaster for the past month or so, but it looks like it will simmer down just in time to pack for STJ. Thank Goodness!

I have also come back to talk to you about an Angry Boob! My friend and long time STJ resident is battling breast cancer. Some of you may remember her when you see her pictures, she has worked at Stone Terrace, Paradiso, Asolare, and other restaurants on island. Our on island friends have set up the Angry Boob fundraiser to help her out while she is undergoing treatment.
http://www.angryboob.com/
Thanks for looking at the site and helping her if you are so inclined.

a dear friend of mine just fought this fight--and she is doing very well--attitude is everything and it sounds like hers is great.
your friend will be in my prayers --and i will make a donation--that situation really sucks.

There but for the Grace of God go all of us...I will keep her in my prayers. Will see you at the BB on the 26th. Sounds like we're all in dire need of our STJ vacations...

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We first met Sharon at the Stone Terrace. She's a very nice person. We made a contribution. We hope that you will consider doing the same.

Sharon, if you are reading this, we are the "Bonehenge" couple. Best wishes.

xislandgirl,
This is a fine thing for you to do for Sharon. I have been thinking of her and sending my best thoughts her way. I am glad she has chosen to stay here with her St. John family.
Welcome back, we have missed you here.
- Ruth

Pete (Mr. Marcia) wrote:Bump this.

We first met Sharon at the Stone Terrace. She's a very nice person. We made a contribution. We hope that you will consider doing the same.

Thanks so much Pete!

loria wrote:a dear friend of mine just fought this fight--and she is doing very well--attitude is everything and it sounds like hers is great.
your friend will be in my prayers --and i will make a donation--that situation really sucks.

Thanks Loria!

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a dear friend of mine was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and she was so fortunate to have every resource she needed at her disposal. my heart goes out to this woman.

your friend will be in our prayers,

there is longer term hope with new tools to fight breast cancer, the company I work for will have one of them. (without discussing company name etc) below are parts of 2 press releases
Proton radiation systems, which use precise beams of energized protons to treat cancer, typically take up the space of a football field and cost upwards of $150 million, “my company” requires only 2,000 square feet of space and costs about $25 million to purchase and install. Proton therapy, widely regarded as the next evolutionary step in the radiation treatment of cancer, has seen unprecedented interest from the radiation oncology and patient communities in recent years. However, the large size and high cost of existing proton therapy systems have made it difficult for the average hospital to add this powerful tool to their cancer fighting arsenal.
the smaller size of the company’s system compared with other products is possible due to the reduced size of its proton generator, which uses increased magnetic fields to energize protons in a relatively small space. He notes that there are only five proton radiation systems in the U.S., including one installed at Massachusetts General Hospital in the late 1990s. The company hopes that the smaller size and lower price of its system will be a viable option for many cancer treatment centers, as opposed to the limited number of centers that able to afford and house the traditional systems.

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that is wonderful that is she is staying on st. john.
when my sister went thru her cancer treatment and my BIL having people around good for their soul and senses was so important.
St. John is just that

I had no idea that this was the focus of your post, until I read Pete's post. What a good cause. I'll be donating, and I hope everyone that reads this will give whatever they can. Even a little bit helps if it's in mass numbers. I'll keep her in my prayers.

cypressgirl wrote:I had no idea that this was the focus of your post, until I read Pete's post. What a good cause. I'll be donating, and I hope everyone that reads this will give whatever they can. Even a little bit helps if it's in mass numbers. I'll keep her in my prayers.

Thanks!!!!!

Having recently lost my mom to cancer, and now witnessing her best friend go through chemo for breast cancer, I know the long road your friend is on. I've made a donation and will send many positive thoughts and prayers her way.

betsyabel wrote:Having recently lost my mom to cancer, and now witnessing her best friend go through chemo for breast cancer, I know the long road your friend is on. I've made a donation and will send many positive thoughts and prayers her way.

Thanks so much!!!!

Thoughts and prayers are with her. Had a friend go through this in the past couple of years, double M and all she could talk about was her reconstruction and deciding on size.
Attitude, Attitude, Attitude (and a little love and support from friends and family).
Although we've never been and have never met her....doesn't affect the compassion for another human being.

Gotta say, angryboob.com is pretty funny for a website and the answer to her question is 'its the right one because its not the wrong one'

Chooch & T