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The 2004 Daisies in Bloom Girl Planning Board hosted their
annual Mother-Daughter Breast Cancer Awareness Event in October.
Several service projects were completed in conjunction with
Daisies in Bloom. Cheryl Jahn, a member of the Daisies in
Bloom Girl Planning Board, made 144 heart pillows that were
stuffed during the reception. These pillows, along with about
30 others that were brought to the event by event participants,
were given to M.D. Anderson as part of the “Have a Heart
for a Breast Cancer Patient!” Project. The pillows provide
both physical and emotional comfort when a patient has surgery.
About 70 new pairs of socks were collected. Hospitals can
be so cold, and these socks will be distributed to patients
in the Harris County Hospital District to keep patients warm
during treatment and check-ups.
Twenty brightly decorated hats were given to cancer patients
at M. D. Anderson and Harris County Hospital District who
have lost their hair due to chemotherapy side effects.
Approximately 20 cans of deodorant and 40 tubs/baggies of
baby wipes were collected for clients of The Rose who receive
low cost mammograms. When a woman comes in for a mammogram,
she must remove her deodorant since it might give a false
reading.
Thanks to all who helped make the event such a success.
Trista C. and Janice Bortner share how breast cancer has affected
their family during the Mother-Daughter Panel.
Miriam C. and Dorothy Paterson enjoy the day.
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2004 Daisies in Bloom:
My Thoughts
by Kaitlin K. Senior Girl Scout
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attended the Daisies in Bloom: A Celebration of Life
Event for the second time this past October and had
a great time. As in previous years, Cadette and Senior
Girl Scouts earned the “In the Pink” Interest
Patch while attending workshops presented by health
care professionals. There were some changes since 2003,
such as the Mother-Daughter Joint Sessions and longer
class times, which made the event a lot more enjoyable.
The information given was clear, concise, and invaluable.
This information was presented by knowledgeable speakers
and accompanied by visual and hands-on learning aids.
The day was rounded out by service projects, a mother-daughter
discussion panel which presented real-life stories,
and a reception which featured the sponsors’ booths.
I feel that every Girl Scout, youth or adult, should
attend this event and bring a friend or loved one. It
could save a life! |
Attendees make comforting heart pillows for breast cancer
patients at the reception.
2004 Daisies in Bloom Girl Planning Board members
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