Why Im proud to be a Pink Lady by Mandy Forteath

Thanks everyone for your kind words and Patti  J, I especially want to say i agree with you wholeheartedly. I covered metastatic cancer but the media dont want to know.. unless it is an emotional heartwrenching story about a young family. Shame! I try to support all affected by breast cancer whatever their sdtage or situation and at present have several ladies who are facing life with cancer... and if you can reply to me with any advice on how to raise metastatic awareness I would appreciate it. I am lucky so far, 14 years, but appreciate every day.

@"Patti J" I too was unaware that there was another ribbon - thank you for explaining that.

@"Patti J" your right, I was unaware of this!
im very sorry to hear how you feel.
i think at times I find people don’t want to hear your story as it HARD to deal with the emotions that assist it. People/general public (I’m guilty of it) try so hard to be positive and focus on the battle through because it’s easier for “them/us,we” to believe we CAN beat this BUT your absolutely right, not everyone does. I don’t read much about your cancer mostly because I’m consumed in mine atm and focus on my FACTS but it is very different and heart wrenching and I could only imagine you must feel quite alone.
next time I see these ribbons I will think of you and buy 1 of each colour!
i guess it always starts with 1 person... 1 person can make a big difference. 

You are an inspiration mandy always a pleasure to meet you.x

A terrific article,well written Mandy and congratulations.

Great article. She sounds like a fabulous person