Remembering the Pathfinders

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Breast Cancer activists are amazing people. Whether they are survivors, caregivers or just concerned friends they give freely of their time and compassion. Many are dealing with life and death issues -- for themselves or those close to them. Yet, they manage somehow to take this experience and shape it into a positive event.

It's as if the realization that we are not immortal and life is a precious gift gives new depth and meaning to reality. Colors are brighter, hugs are more intense, the breeze blowing through your hair is a wonderful sensation. There is pain. There is anger. There is grief and fatigue, but there is also life. Once a breast cancer diagnosis is made - life is what is important.

Many of us have a hard time dealing with cancer as an observer. We don't want to be reminded of our own mortality. We can't face the thought of losing someone we love. We withdraw as if somehow not seeing the process will stop it. If we can't fix it, we don't want to see it.

Cancer can't be fixed. It can be treated, it can be dealt with, it can be denied, but it can't be fixed. What we can do is follow the pathfinders - and "do not go softly into that good night."

Work towards making each day a step towards preventing and curing this disease. Work towards putting cancer on the list of diseases that used to cause pain in the world.

The list of organizations and hotlines that need your help is large - and growing. Free resources are expensive for sponsors. If you don't have time to donate, why not send a check to a breast cancer organization to help underwrite their work?

 

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October 31, 2000

Last updated April 1, 2006