Wednesday, June 15, 2011

The Reason For It All

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This young woman with an intense expression illustrates the the reason for the Komen event for breast cancer research. My mother died of the disease at the age of 56. I understand their motivation.


The faces of the people on Downtown St. Louis 365 are as solemn, if not as serious.

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10 comments:

  1. un portrait tres fort et avec beaucoup de volonte, pour ce combat contre le cancer. 56 ans , c'est jeune ;(((((

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  2. Terrific facial expression. The race here in St. Paul is a huge event every year. I have a large pink ribbon on my car as an act of solidarity with everyone who has now or had the disease. So very sorry about your mother's too-early death!

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  3. Very puzzled look.

    Well captured expression :)

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  4. Three of my aunts have all had breast cancer. Luckily they are all still around.

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  5. 56 is far too young, life doesn't seeBob.m fair at times, it's so good that these young women are doing it for the cause. Excellent image

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  6. Nice one Bob. On a lighter note, I heard you will be meeting Cieldequimper of Versailles DP; I spent a lovely day with her, you will definitely enjoy your time!

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  7. Sorry to hear about your mother.
    I am 54 now... 56 is a desperately young age to die at.

    I assume you were a very young man then.

    I believe cancer research and especially breast cancer research has done much progress. We need to do more...

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  8. We have similar races here. A good cause indeed, both my mother & husband have had cancer & both are now clear thank goodness

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  9. What a great personal shot! This young woman looks very contemplative.

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