This past weekend, despite a 104 degree heat index and running out of water at various rest stops, my mom and I walked 26.2 miles around Chicago and raised over $1800 each to fight breast cancer. (We didn’t make it… Read more ›
Tomorrow and Sunday, I’ll be walking 39.3 miles around Chicago – starting and ending at Soldier Field – to raise awareness for breast cancer. I’ve raised the funds, and now I’m ready to walk! You can virtually follow me on… Read more ›
A few weeks ago, my first official post as a senior editor at Gender Across Borders appeared. I wrote about Shame and Breast Cancer in Saudi Arabia, inspired by an article on the Ms. Magazine Blog. I wrote the post… Read more ›
This weekend, my mom and I will be walking 39.3 miles over two days (Saturday and Sunday) around Chicago to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer treatment and research. This year, you’ll be able to follow me every step… Read more ›
I will very rarely use this blog as venue for soliciting money from you all, but what better place to inform you of my charity of choice than here? Why, it’s even a VERY feminist cause: The Avon Walk for… Read more ›
Here ends our breast cancer awareness month journey. I hope you’ve enjoyed the pictures and found the facts and links useful. Please, please consider donating to my Avon Walk. Every dollar truly makes a difference. To donate, click here. See… Read more ›
Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. See all Breast Cancer Awareness Month posts Let’s finish off this series with a few more pictures, eh? Sooo many walkers and the beautiful Chicago skyline on a beautiful day: order Related Posts3 Ways to… Read more ›
Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. Here’s another picture from the Avon Walk! My friend, Adam, and me hanging out at lunch: Related PostsYoga Challenge: Day 1 America and Me? We’re Old Friends. Teaching Tolerance: Girls in STEM Fields
I prefer 2 days, but those who participate in the walk are AWESOME! (My mom did it a few times!) Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. See all Breast Cancer Awareness Month posts Related PostsThe Broad Side: Teachers for Hillary? Six… Read more ›
Here’s a link from Vanity Fair about REAL activism. Sure, those Fight Like a Girl t-shirts may have been cool, but they’re no substitute for real activism! Article courtesy of @jilliancthomas Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. See all Breast Cancer… Read more ›
Loving these t-shirts! Fight like a girl! Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. See all Breast Cancer Awareness Month posts Related PostsMen Change Diapers?! 8 Things I’ve Learned About Postpartum Body Image Did You Seriously Comment on My Baby’s Body at… Read more ›
Today’s link is from Jezebel: Breast Cancer is a Disease, Not a Marketing Opportunity Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. See all Breast Cancer Awareness Month posts Related Posts5 Reasons Why Pregnancy Rocks My Baby Girl isn’t Dancing; She’s Punching Let’s… Read more ›
Today’s awesome picture is from Lolcats, via Criss L. Cox. Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. Related PostsReview: The Good Mother Myth: Redefining Motherhood to Fit Reality The Pressure to Not Feel Pressured The Top 5 Most Offensive Things People… Read more ›
A great picture: Rosie the Riveter and Breast Cancer Awareness! A great feminist cause. Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. See all Breast Cancer Awareness Month posts Related PostsSexism in High School Sports It’s a….. gender reveal! Fearless Females: Don’t Be… Read more ›
The American Cancer Society’s take on Breast Cancer Awareness Month Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. See all Breast Cancer Awareness Month posts Related PostsReview: Playing House: Notes of a Reluctant Mother #NotBuyingIt : Out of Print Clothing Advertising Fail An… Read more ›
Another website you should check out: breastcancerawareness.com Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. See all Breast Cancer Awareness Month posts Related PostsBook Review: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao The Gentle Catalyst: Education About Privilege Elsewhere I’ve Been: Bullying and… Read more ›
Yet another great resource: Susan G. Komen Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. See all Breast Cancer Awareness Month posts Related PostsRole/Reboot: Teens Today No Longer Ask Each Other Out In Person… So What? Creating Safe Spaces in the Classroom They’re… Read more ›
Another great resource: The Avon Foundation Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. See all Breast Cancer Awareness Month posts Related PostsTeacher Gets 30 Days for Raping a Student – Not Okay Is the Literary Canon Still Racist and Sexist? The Childfree… Read more ›
A great resources: The National Breast Cancer Foundation Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. See all Breast Cancer Awareness Month posts Related PostsClosed-Door Policy Would You Want Your Teen Daughter Reading This? Is Stress a Feminist Issue?
Feminist Majority Foundation’s Choices Campus Blog had a great post about Breast Cancer Awareness this past week, so go check it out! Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. See all Breast Cancer Awareness Month posts Related PostsFeminism in the Midwest: #Chifems Panel… Read more ›