She Won.

More than likely, you are on my blog via the link on my Facebook, which means that you probably know two things:

1. I recently started selling MaryKay 

2. My mother was diagnosed with, fought, and beat breast cancer.

Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer on October 31, 2012, following a physical examination for a new job. She was told that the lump was nothing to worry about...until they did a mammogram. The mammogram showed a growth that was likely cancer, but she was again told not to worry...until they did the biopsy. Two lumpectomies later, they determined that she had not one, but two types of cancer - the first being a more mild form, and the second being an aggressive form. The lumpectomies caught it right before it entered the closest lymph node and blood vessels. We're talking millimeters. My mom's new job literally saved her life.

Now, here we are, one year later. Mom has had check ups and has been deemed "cancer free" at them. Literally days away from the one-year anniversary of her diagnosis, she will walk in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer (October 26-27). What you may not know about this walk is that participants have to raise money to participate. 

I've talked about #2 on my little list above, but here is where #1 comes into play. I want to help her finish raising the rest of the funds with the help of my Mary Kay business. (Does anyone else find it ironic that I am using Mary Kay to raise funds for an Avon walk? Haha.)

From now until her walk, I will not keep a penny of any of the profit that I make on my sales. I am going to give it to her. I'd also like to give her a card with your name on if you can help by placing an order with me. Every little bit will help.

Here is the link to my site:

http://www.marykay.com/katielivengood/en-US/_layouts/MaryKayCoreCatalog/ProductsAndShop.aspx?dsNav=N:2000040

Seriously, anything will help. It's such a cliche fundraiser thing to say, but it is so true. I would hand her the remaining money that she needs out of my wallet if I could.

Also, if you are able to place an order of $75 or more, I will give you a quilted cosmetic bag trio as a gift! Any orders that I receive will be placed at the end of the calendar month that you order in.

Starting down the exciting path that is motherhood, I cannot imagine doing it without her. I am grateful every day that the cancer was caught in time, and that I get to have her guide me through this special time in my life. 

Is there any reason why you can't help me help my mom take her well-deserved victory lap?