VALDOSTA —
On Monday, Oct. 1, Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins and The Valdosta Daily Times plans commemorating this event with survivor interviews throughout the coming weeks, stories about women battling breast cancer, a Valdosta Scene magazine cover story on an area organization devoted to the importance of mammograms in detecting breast cancer early, and more.
The Times plans to raise both awareness and funds to battle breast cancer.
Every October, the number of pink ribbons attest to the number of South Georgia women who have survived, who are battling breast cancer, and those who lost the fight.
October reminds us of just how many women we know and love, those who are co-workers, neighbors, friends and family, battle this disease.
Breast cancer pays no heed to socio-economics, race, or age. It can strike any woman, at any time.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month should not be viewed as a topic to be considered for a few weeks each year in the fall then ignored the remaining 11 months of each year.
As too many women and families know, as The Times has seen too often with stories about South Georgia women, breast cancer strikes women every day throughout the year.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is about raising awareness, raising funds, sharing information and needs. But it’s not just about October.
It’s about reminding us that funds must be raised, precautions must be taken, and the battle will continue being fought each and every day until there is a cure.
What We Think
Battling breast cancer
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Charity never tasted so good
For one night, you can indulge your sweet tooth while contributing to a worthy cause at the same time.
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Historic day celebrated
On January 1, 1863, Pres. Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, announcing that all persons held as slaves within the rebellious areas are and henceforth shall be free.
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How this garden grew
A special-needs couple wanted a garden. A teacher not only wanted to teach gardening skills but she also wanted to instill a sense of community purpose within her young students.
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Happy Father’s Day
He beamed with pride on our birth. He understood worry upon our birth. He is the giant by which we would judge all men. He protected us. He provided for us. He often sacrificed time with us to provide for us. He spent time with us.
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Thumbs up
THUMBS UP: To Stevie Young of Valdosta. The owner of Artistic Taxidermy, Young won Best in the World, Turkey, in the 2013 World Taxidermy Championship. His eastern wild turkey display dominated the competition, earning him the distinction of best in the world. Another title for TitleTown!
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Canning preserves food, way of life
When the going gets tough, the tough getting canning. Valdosta-Lowndes County residents have this opportunity.
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PSST!: Round Two!
With tonight’s opening of “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” Peach State Summer Theatre presents its second show of the 2013 season.
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A responsible fix for pets
The photo and story in Sunday’s paper about the dog whose owners had left him tied up with an electrical cord elicited a tremendous response from readers, outraged at the dog’s treatment.
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A band-aid in a crisis?
The announcement Monday by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities that a crisis stabilization center will be built in Lowndes County is good news for some, not so great for others.
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Slowing down for summer
Twenty-some years ago, it seemed Valdosta and South Georgia slowed down for the summer. School was out. Controversies seemed to dwindle. People seemed to work shorter hours despite the longer days.
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Charity never tasted so good
