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  You’ve probably seen – and maybe even worn – a pink ribbon during October to recognize National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to support those who have been diagnosed with, are battling, or are recovering from the disease. Regular screening with a mammogram can catch breast cancer early so that it can be treated. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best time to be screened and for help with a plan that is right for you. Support our artists and help support breast cancer awareness!  No person should battle breast cancer alone.  Let's work on this twogether! 

At the fragile age of 4 months, our youngest child, Vianna, was stricken with leukemia . The news hit us hard and it forever changed our lives. The prognosis was bad- Infantile leukemia, had far worse outcome than childhood leukemia. A very grim picture was painted by the 2 of the 3 pediatric hematologists we consulted and her chances of survival beyond infancy was slim. One doctor from St. Lukes Medical Center , however was optimistic; assuring us that 60% of his patient survived- he only had 3.   With our friends and relatives fervent prayers and with God's magnificent grace , our dear Yanna, is now in remission and is celebrating her one year on Earth. It is for this reason that my wife and I decided to run in her honor in the Pink Run - a race for people with cancer, a celebration of the gift we call Life.    We dedicate this run to her; even wore a special-made metallic pin with her picture on it (from Abby Ponce) . We love you Yanna dearest. We th...