A Friend, A Tattoo, A Cause

I spent last weekend with 15 other women celebrating the upcoming nuptials of a dear friend. One particular woman, who I can now call my new friend Michelle, and I instantly hit it off. I loved her natural spunk and sense of humor – her smile was contagious.

And then, I noticed her ankle. With a beautiful tattoo. Of a dove. Carrying a breast cancer ribbon.

This new friend and I had more than just outgoing personalities in common – we had a connection that ran deep through our hearts.

I learned that her mother … her aunt … her grandmother … her great aunt … and two cousins … all had breast cancer. I listened as she spoke of the cousin who passed in February 2012 from the awful disease. And then it was my turn. She learned that my aunt … my great aunt … my cousin … all had breast cancer. She listened as I spoke of my cousin who passed in October 2008 after years of struggle.

I realized then that so many of us have our own breast cancer story. It touches us on levels of family, friendship. It sneaks up on us when we least expect it. And sometimes, it can give us comfort and a sense of serenity when we realize we’re not alone.

This is why I'm participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer for a 5th year. Because I am not alone. And Michelle is not alone. We are in it to end it together.

To make a donation, please visit my fundraising page at
http://avonwalk.org/goto/saraamin5

Thank you with love,
Sara Amin

If you prefer writing a check, you can make it payable to “Avon Walk for Breast Cancer” and send it to:
Sara Amin
5485 Columbia Road, Apt 528
Columbia, MD 21044

In addition, if there is someone dear to you that you’d like me to honor during the Walk, I would be more than happy to wear a ribbon with their name on my 39.3 mile journey.