Speech by Anne Abate, an IBC survivor, to a group of information professionals in January, 2003. - “While I am a strong proponent of continuing education, you will see as I continue why I don’t want you to follow my path.”
Nancy Gruici made beaded jewelry for her own well-being and to benefit the IBC Research Foundation. - “I got this idea that I would make pink and white earrings (going with the BC colors and all that) out of antique beads and semi precious stone beads, thinking that I would donate them all and they could sell them all for pure profit at 10.00 a pair.”
Debbie Van De Reit walked the 3-Day Avon walk in Seattle. - “Well, the Seattle Avon 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk is over and with it goes one awesome experience. There is no way I could tell you all of the events that have become life-long memories for me, but please let me share just a few of the highlights.”
Calli Armstrong at the Troy Ohio Relay for Life Walk, May 19-11, 2002 - “One of the questions was, ‘Can someone have breast cancer and not have a lump?’ The d. j. told me afterwards during my interview that 103 people had answered that question ‘no’ before someone said ‘yes.’ ”
Marie McDermott held a birthday party in memory of her great aunt. - “Ruth was never one to miss a party and so in her honor I held a 39th birthday party for myself and turned it into a fundraiser for IBC.“
