Greetings on this lovely Wednesday morning, friends...I'm so happy you stopped by! Feel free to pull up a chair for a sec and let me tell you about a very worthwhile cause.
Many of you remember the passing last month of Lisa from Bumpkin on a Swing. Lisa was such a sweet person and a very talented blogger who inspired all of us each day with her beautiful words and stunning photos. As I'm sure most of you know, Lisa was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in July, which quickly took over her body. So many of us were deeply saddened for her passing and she will be greatly missed, as she touched countless lives.
I just learned yesterday that September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and a great organization, Teal Toes, is helping to get the word out.
Teal Toes' mission is to help raise awareness of ovarian cancer. How? By encouraging women to paint their toenails teal. According to their website, "By getting your friends to paint their toenails teal too, and then by talking with people when they ask about it, you will help others to make sure they know the signs of this whispering killer."
Here are a few facts about ovarian cancer, according to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance:
- Too many women with ovarian cancer do not get diagnosed until their cancer has spread. Their survival rate is 45%.
- The survival rate improves greatly- to 93%- if the cancer is diagnosed at an early stage before it has spread.
- Only 19% of ovarian cancer cases are diagnosed at the early stage.
- Approximately 75% of ovarian cancer cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage (just like Lisa's) after the cancer has spread beyond the ovaries.
I'll be painting my toenails teal for the month of September and I'd love it if you girls did the same! Do it for Lisa and all other women who have been affected or taken by ovarian cancer. Become a fan of "Teal Toes" on Facebook, where you can post a pic of your own teal toes and help spread the word!
For more information about Teal Toes or ovarian cancer, you can visit the following sites:
-Teal Toes
-Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
Go teal and get the word out about ovarian cancer this month!
Be blessed, lovelies-
Photo credits: The Glamourai, Teal Toes, Georgetown Cupcake
Thanks for sharing- I haven't heard of Teal Toes before, this is such a worthwhile cause! I'm getting teal polish this weekend to show my support!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, my grandmother passed away from ovarian cancer, I've never heard of the whole teal toes thing till this year, I will definitely be participating.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this before!! It sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love this so much. Such a great way to get the word out there...I'm definitely going to be a part of this :) Thanks for sharing with us, honey! You are wonderful! Happy Wednesday :)
ReplyDeleteWow. What a good cause. I've never heard of it before but its sounds great. I will be participating (:
ReplyDeleteYou have such a kind heart to use your blog to spread awareness about something so important. Thanks for sharing this info!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea ... I hope you don't mind my re-posting this tomorrow!!
ReplyDeleteTy- I would LOVE it if you reposted this! Thanks for helping to spread the word!!
ReplyDeleteI'll be getting my toes painted teal as well!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder! I'll be looking for some teal polish.
ReplyDeletenever heard of this before..thanks for sharing! I will pass along as well doll!!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing this, my toes will soon be teal!
ReplyDeleteXOXO
Such a cute idea for a great cause.
ReplyDeleteAwesome post..... my toes will be teal in no time :)
ReplyDeleteI just lost an aunt to ovarian cancer so this hits close to home. Thank you for this post girl! LOVE!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your family's loss, Lindsay. Keeping you guys in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteSuch a good post! Teal Toes is totally perfect! Thanks Leslie!
ReplyDeleteI love this. I will definitely be participating in this- thank you for the beautiful post. Kisses and hugs to you sweet girl!
ReplyDeleteFantastic post. I shall be teal toed! xo
ReplyDeleteI miss Lisa, and her beautiful blog.. she was one of my favorite bloggers!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great cause! ♥
I can't wait for my teal toes!
I'm getting my teal pedi this weekend! Gonna take pics and do a post about it. Miss you Lisa!
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of this either, I will be painting my toes teal too then. Thank you for helping raise awareness for such an important cause, and teaching us bloggers too.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! I hope you don't mind if I share this on my blog as well..
ReplyDeleteI'll be painting my toes teal tonight! :)
What a great idea! I'm so glad you posted about it!
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