Breast cancer looks like a lot of things, and a while back, I asked readers to submit photos that captured the essence of the disease. I got pics of hair loss, bald heads, scars, a wedding, purple flowers, sailboats, and I published them in a series called What Breast Cancer Looks Like.
Danny, 7 years old
I think the little project turned out pretty well, and, at least for me, it was way inspiring. That’s why I want more — more images that tell stories of hope, strength, struggle, sickness, recovery, health, and more. You know why? Because I think most of us newly-diagnosed girls want to see right away what other survivors and their journeys look like. It’s how we prepare for our own travels with breast cancer.
And so, I invite you to sort through what you’ve got on your phones, computers, iPads, etc., and send me something that tells your story — or the story of someone close to you. Maybe it’s new curls sprouting from your head, your friend sitting in an infusion chair, a crowd of warriors in pink. You make the call, then shoot something great over to me! I promise to publish asap.
Please e-mail your shots to jackidonaldson@gmail.com. No blurry ones, and please include a little blurb, too.
Julie on 1/19/2011 at 10:24 am said:
I love your photos and inspiration. I have wanted to tell my story because I believe nutrition plays an important role in fighting cancer cells….visit me and connect me to your world…another breast cancer survivor
Jane on 2/9/2011 at 2:50 pm said:
I just wanted to thank you for your writing, and for sharing these inspiring cancer survivor stories. Keep up the great work.