Life is inconvenient. Life is lumpy. A lump in the oatmeal, a lump in the throat and a lump in the breast are not the same kind of lump. One needs to learn the difference. Monthly breast self-exams and annual mammograms are an inconvenience.
Breast cancer is a problem.
I want to do everything I can to educate and encourage all women to choose to be inconvenienced so that they won't have to face a problem later. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is a leader in research, education, screening and treatment for breast cancer. My participation in and support of this organization gives me the opportunity to deliver the life-saving message of early detection and breast cancer awareness to our local community. Through the continued efforts of the Komen Foundation, I am hopeful that one day a lump in the breast will no longer be a problem, but an inconvenience. I was surprised and humbled by my nomination as Honorary Race Chair.