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Musiq Soulchild “Yes” Video Brings Awareness To Breast Cancer

Musiq Soulchild released a new video for his single “Yes” from his recent album MusiqInTheMagiq. The video pays homage to those battling breast cancer.

Musiq is the new ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Circle of Promise, a movement designed to further engage black women around the globe in the fight against breast cancer.  Musiq will raise awareness about breast cancer so that younger women know the importance of early detection and why it’s important to pay attention to their bodies.

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Please Support The Fight Against Breast Cancer!

If you read the blog consistently, you know that I am all about giving back. Whether it’s raising money through a happy hour event or volunteering on a Saturday morning, I think it’s very important that we all do our part to give back to our communities.

Over the past few years, I have been a huge supporter of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  Although I have not been personally affected by breast cancer, cancer runs in my family and some of my friends have family members who have had breast cancer.  Some are in remission and sadly others lost the fight.

This Saturday, June 4th, I will be participating in the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure on the National Mall in Washington, DC.  My team, Cool Runnings, is running the 5k to raise $1,000 to support the fight against breast cancer.  We have currently raised $435 and need your help to reach our goal.

Up to 75 percent of the Komen Global Race’s net income stays in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to fund local screening, treatment and education programs for the medically underserved. The remaining dollars support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Global Promise Fund, a program which is dedicated to reaching underserved people in areas where breast cancer mortality rates are the highest.

Every dollar makes a difference:

$100 could be used to provide one mammogram
$250 could be used to cover five clinical breast exams
$500 could be used to provide five diagnostic ultrasounds
$1000 could be used to provide 10 mammograms

If you would like to make a donation on behalf of the Cool Runnings team, please click HERE.  If you have friends and/or family that would be interested in making a donation, please share this post with them. Thank you in advance for your support!!!

Let’s all do our part to save the tatas!!

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NOVA Fashion Week

Fashion Week isn’t over yet!

While New York Fashion Week and DC Fashion Week have passed, NOVA Fashion Week returns this month providing a fabulous lineup of fashion shows by DMV designers.  

NOVA Fashion Week (NOVAFW) was created for the fashion-eccentric consumer who lives for fashion and dies to see the latest trends.  An integral part of the growing Northern Virginia fashion industry, NOVAFW is exposing buyers and tourists from around the world to this “secret fashion Mecca” and all that Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland area has to offer both in fashion and international flair.

The event will take place from October 21-24, 2010 in HILTON ALEXANDRIA MARK CENTER overlooking the National Harbor.  This year’s NOVA Fashion Week will benefit three charities: The Lupus Foundation of America, Susan G. Komen For The Cure and Baby Haven.

Check out the complete NOVA Fashion Week schedule below (click on the event link to purchase tickets)

Jewell Green Post Couture Fashion Show - Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 7:30PM

Kenny “KAS” Flanagan Fashion Show - Friday, October 22, 2010 at 8:00PM

Natalia Sanz - Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Aidah Collection - Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 5:00PM – 7:00PM

Ra’mon-Lawrence Coleman - Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 8:00PM

Elizabeth St. John - Sunday, October 24, 2010 1:00PM  - 2:00PM

Andrew Harris - Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 3:00PM

Durkl - Sunday, October 24, 2010 from 5:00PM to 6:00PM

Visit www.NOVAFashionWeek.com to learn more about the designers and fashion week!

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Take Some Time & Volunteer

This past Saturday, June 5th I participated in the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure.  Last year I walked in the race, but this year I challenged myself to run the 5k. And I DID IT!!!! I made the commitment that I would run those 3.1 miles to raise money in the fight against breast cancer.  My team, The Rules of Behavior, raised $624 with the help of friends and family.

It’s a great feeling to know that I made a small impact for a great cause.  Some may feel that if they don’t see immediate results from volunteering, they may not be making a difference. Well I’m here to set the record straight; every second spent on a volunteer project makes an impact, whether it’s immediate or in the long term.  Breast cancer is a battle women (and men) are fighting everyday, so any dollar amount raised for research, support for those currently diagnosed, etc helps. While I personally don’t see where the $624 that I raised is going, I know that it’s being used to help someone currently diagnosed and I know it’s being used for research.

Volunteering not only helps your community but it’s therapeutic to your soul.  I was very anxious and nervous leading up to the race.  I was worried I wasn’t going to be able to finish the 3.1 miles without stopping to walk.  But I remained focused because I had not only made the commitment to myself but I had committed to survivors, families effected, those currently going through the battle and those that lost the battle that I was going to run, not walk, for them.  When the race was over, I was overwhelmed with joy and excitement! 

Last month I volunteered with Hands On DC to clean up the DC area schools. Since then, the group I volunteered with has made the commitment to do a service project at least once a month.  We aren’t doing this for us because believe me, I’m sure everyone wouldn’t mind NOT waking up at 8am on a Saturday to do community service.  We’re doing it because it’s important to give back to our community.  That’s the only way our communities will improve.  I’ve said it before; the world would be a much better place if everyone was passionate about giving back to their community and helping each other. 

So if you currently aren’t into volunteering, I challenge you to participate in at least one community service activity this year.  Not only will you feel good, you’ll change the lives of those you are helping and you’ll meet wonderful people.  If you’re not sure where to volunteer, think about what you like to do.  If you love styling and fashion, volunteer with Dress for Success.  If you’re a people person and love being around others, try a local soup kitchen like So Others May Eat (S.O.M.E.).  There are a number of places that are always in need of a volunteer. Find one that best fits you and your interest and get started!! I promise, you’ll walk away from the experience feeling like a totally different person and you’ll be inspired to want to make a change.

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Do Your Part In The Fight Against Breast Cancer

If everyone was passionate about volunteering and raising money for a great cause, the world would be a much better place.  One organization I love raising money for is Susan G. Komen.  I’ve led a few Passionately Pink for the Cure events and I walked in the Susan G. Komen Global Race For The Cure last year on the National Mall in DC.   

Breast cancer isn’t a preventable disease; it is a disease that can affect any one of us.  We could be diagnosed with breast cancer or a family member or friend could be diagnosed.  Since this is a disease that can impact any one of us, we should all do our part to save the boobies!!

As mentioned earlier, I love raising money for a great cause! So I’m asking all of you reading this blog to please do your part in the fight against breast cancer.  I formed a team, The Rules of Behavior, that will be racing in this year’s Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure in Washington, DC.  The team is running to raise $500 for the cause.  I know with your help we can surpass our goal!!!

Up to 75 percent of the Komen Global Race’s net income stays in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to fund local screening, treatment and education programs for the medically underserved. The remaining dollars support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Global Promise Fund, a program which is dedicated to reaching underserved people in areas where breast cancer mortality rates are the highest®.

Every dollar makes a difference:

$100 could be used to provide one mammogram
$250 could be used to cover five clinical breast exams
$500 could be used to provide five diagnostic ultrasounds
$1000 could be used to provide 10 mammograms

If you would like to make a donation on behalf of the team, please click here

Please visit www.globalraceforthecure.org to learn more.

Let’s all do our part to fight breast cancer!!!

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