Draken and Cancer

I just finished doing the Koman 3-Day for the Cure in Cleveland.  I started that project in part because my Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005.  In 2006, she beat it and was chosen to be a representative for "Every Woman Counts in Chenango County."   This project was composed of 21 women who were photographed in their 'natural setting' while sharing their stories of why mammograms were so important to them.  My mother's photo included Draken.  Together these women helped reach out to others in the community.  The goal was 600 exams and they received commitments from 611 women.

Just a few weeks ago Mom got the call "Would she consider helping with the program again?"  Of course the answer was "Yes!"  The people from the Chenango Health Network came out and took another round of photos.  So, this October, during National Breast Cancer Month, if you see a photo of a woman with a horse promoting mammograms, well, that's probably my Mom and Draken.  Take their advice and get a mammogram.  Early detection definitely saves lives.