I have a sweet friend, Amanda Henson aka @highimpactmom who writes at It’s Me Amanda. I met Amanda online, shortly after I entered the world of social media in 2008. In 2010 I had the privilege of finally meeting her in person at the first Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. Since then, I get to see her 1-2 times a year either at Disney or at Type-A Parent Conference. Amanda is a sweet yet kick-butt 32 year old wife and mom of two amazing daughters. Last week, Amanda was diagnosed with Stage 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma-breast cancer, when I read the news on FaceBook, I cried.
The only picture I can find of the 2 of us together. It’s from the 2011 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration.
Amanda is surrounded by a wonderful family, supportive co-workers and an army of friends. We call ourselves #AmandasArmy and we are here to support Amanda in any way we can. Amanda, like many of us, does not have health insurance-even if she did battling cancer is still a very expensive proposition. #AmandasArmy has set up a few ways we can all help Amanda and her family financially. We have a YouCaring fundraiser set up, the widget will be in my sidebar throughout her battle.
We also have a Cafe Press store where you can purchase #AmandasArmy items to help support her. We’ve also set up a PO Box so that anyone who would like to can send her cards, letters and gifts: Amanda Henson, PO Box 46, Campbellsburg, KY 40011.
Amanda has an amazing positive attitude, as does her army. We know she will beat this. Some of her army put together this video for her, to encourage her before her meeting with her surgeon.
Please pray for Amanda, her family and her medical team. If you are able please donate and/or purchase something from our Cafe Press store.
Also, don’t forget to take care of yourself. No matter how old or young you are, do your monthly self-exam. Schedule your mammogram and talk to your doctor. Early detection is key to fighting cancer.
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