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Remembering Barbra’s Light & Legacy on Mother’s Day

11 May
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Photo credit: Tonya M. Evans 2012

This Mother’s Day is not only a day of celebration and connection but also of reflection and restoration (and if you’re lucky … REST!).

Today’s holiday is yet another divine opportunity to reset your intention, repair your relationships, and check in on your health and well-being from the inside out.

The inevitability of death for us all is a reminder to authentically assess how we are living each day; in fact, each moment. Want to keep getting what you’re getting? Keep doing what you’re doing. If not, choose a different course.  Continue reading →

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Remembering Barbra Watson-Riley on TNBC Day with Sonoran Living Live Spotlight

3 Mar

What would Barbra Watson-Riley, our Pinkwellchick®, be doing on National Triple Negative Breast Cancer Day? EVERYTHING.

As we remember her today and participate in this National Triple Negative Breast Cancer day of remembrance, awareness and action, we’d like to share a wonderful tribute to Barbra that aired on the ABC 15 Arizona “Sonoran Living Live” segment. The video includes rare footage of Barbra speaking about her diagnosis and “life in the cancer lane”, as well as her passionate commitment to health and wellness, family and community.

Please watch the video, share your reflections about Barbra in the comments section below on this blog, and check out our Triple Negative Breast Cancer Day message to find out what you can do, including ways to support the Pinkwellchick Foundation as we continue Barbra’s passion and commitment to health, wellness & the cure.

Five REALLY good reasons to do Self Breast Exams … plus one more from @Pinkwellchick

28 Jan

Greetings Pinkwellchick Family,

Today, January 28th, 2014, would have been Barbra’s 46th birthday. Only a few months ago her valiant two-year fight against breast cancer ended. I remember when it began. After a “clean” mammogram, she discovered her lump while conducting a self-breast exam.

In my mind, that is the number one reason to do SBEs every … and I mean every month. When you know your body, you are your own best healthcare advocate. When your body speaks, listen!

The article quoted below gives you 5 more reasons, especially if you’re under age 40 (the age doctors generally recommend that women begin getting mammograms). Studies show that younger women diagnosed with breast cancer generally experience more aggressive forms of cancer. This was certainly true of the triple negative breast cancer that plagued Barbra.

Women’s Health advises:

“When you’re young, breast cancer is probably the furthest thing from your mind. However, it shouldn’t be. Although breast cancer in young women is significantly less common among those from 20 to 39, it does happen…. Finding time to incorporate breast self exam into your monthly schedule is easy when you realize just how important it is.

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Remember, anytime you see or feel any kind of change in your breast(s) you should see your health-care provider. Only a qualified medical professional can definitively diagnose the cause of breast issues. Breast changes don’t always mean breast cancer, but they do mean you should see your doctor. “

Here are five MORE really good reasons to conduct self-breast exams (and how to do it)

As Pinkwellchick® would always say … DO SOMETHING!

Do it for her. Do it for YOU. Encourage someone else to do it too!

Be well, wise, & encouraged!

Tonya, PWCF Co-Chair

Learn more about The Pinkwellchick Foundation, Inc.

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Remembering Barbra’s ‘life in the cancer lane’ Mayo Clinic video

20 Nov

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Play to Provide Breast Cancer Awareness to Sold Out Audience This Thursday

23 Oct

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Tracey Walker Banks (972) 841-0824 and LaTricia Woods (480) 495-2484

Play to Provide Breast Cancer Awareness to a Sold Out Audience This Thursday

Community Comes Out to Support First-Time Playwright Barbra Watson-Riley

 Event Details:

Life in the Cancer Lane™ is a compilation of stories from breast cancer survivors produced by first-time playwright Barbra Watson-Riley

Thursday, Oct. 24

Reception: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Performance: 7 p.m.

Black Theatre Troupe, 1333 E. Washington Street

About the Play

LITCL imageLife in the Cancer Lane™ begins when women first hear the words “breast cancer” and details what happens when they are thrown head first into the Cancer Lane. Whether its dealing with the side effects from chemo, or the loss of hair…and friends, the play examines the twists, turns and bumps in the breast cancer journey. The stories are based on conversations with breast cancer survivors and their caregivers.

Barbra Watson-Riley was diagnosed in Sept. 2011 with advanced Stage 3 breast cancer. Her treatment included chemo, a double mastectomy and radiation. Six months after completing treatment, she was diagnosed with metastatic cancer of the lung.

Watson-Riley is a member of the Susan G. Komen Central and Northern Arizona Chapter and the Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer. She is currently in treatment, completing her book (also called Life in the Cancer Lane) and fighting the battle of her life, for her life. Fighting beside her are her husband, 11-year-old daughter, family and a community of friends and supporters.

Tickets to Life in the Cancer Lane™ sold out in less than three weeks. The community has come out in strong support of this production and Watson-Riley. The production is being sponsored by Cox Communications and benefits the health and human services facet of the Phoenix Chapter of the Links, Inc. “Life in the Cancer Lane” is a Pinkwellchick© Production.

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