In The Pink
Today is Breast Cancer Awareness day in New Zealand. Also in Canada where Emily at La Dolce Vita has created todays blog challenge "In the Pink" . Emily has asked us all to make pink food to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
Cancer can strike anyone. It doesn't discriminate in any way. Money, good looks, fame or even a university degree will not protect you from cancer. Luckily many cancers are survivable. The trick is to catch them early enough before they spread. Then with the help of modern drugs and dedicated doctors you can overcome cancer.
This is why we have awareness days. They are there to remind us to be aware of the signs and symptons of cancer. Here and here are two organisations in New Zealand where you can get information about breast cancer.
I hope my pink cupcakes will remind you to check your breasts today.
Visit Emily at La Dolce Vita in a few days to see more pink food.
Your cupcakes look adorable! I love that you've arranged them to look like a ribbon. Also, what a fantastic idea to link some information sites on breast cancer.
Thank you for your participation in this event, and your support of this cause.
Posted by: Emily | October 07, 2005 at 11:41 AM
Gorgeous pink icing!
Posted by: Lushlife | October 07, 2005 at 09:43 PM
Good for you Barbara, breast cancer runs in my family and it's a scary reality I have the sad chance of facing in the future. I'm young now but am always worried my mom could get it...your cupcakes look great and I especially love how you arranged them in the shape of the universal ribbon symbol. You're doing a great thing!
Posted by: Mona | October 09, 2005 at 04:13 AM
Mona - even more important for you to be alert for the signs. Do you realise 1% of all breast cancers are in men? Because they aren't on the lookout for it many don't survive. That is why it is as important for men to check for lumps also.
Posted by: Barbara | October 09, 2005 at 07:01 AM
Dear, dear Barbara!
Yes, beautiful cakes, damn important topic (and OMG, I had no idea men could get it!!!)-- but the real reason I'm calling: I GOT YOUR PARCEL TODAY!!!
How sweet and thoughtful and absolutely marvellous!!! Thank you sooooo much!!! Will report in detail, but have quite a backlog as it is, so it might be some time, but in the meantime, let me assure you, we're well into enjoying the spoils! (Not a single "lump" left as we speak, and I had to promise the kids that we could try the Tim Tam Slam tomorrow....)
Huge cyberhug, you lovely, lovely person!!!
Posted by: Zabeena | October 09, 2005 at 11:51 AM
I'm so sorry I didn't have the time to participate in this, but it's so nice to see you did. Thanks for including information on breast cancer and I love how you arranged the (yummy-looking) cupcakes in the shape of a ribbon.
Posted by: Lady Amalthea | October 14, 2005 at 06:27 AM
Beautiful frosting and arrangement, Barbara.
Posted by: Nic | October 14, 2005 at 07:29 AM
NExt time LA. Thanks Nic and Happy birthday.
Posted by: Barbara | October 15, 2005 at 12:26 PM
Barbara - this looks absolutely beautiful, such a great idea.
Posted by: keiko | October 17, 2005 at 01:30 PM
Thank you Keiko.
Posted by: Barbara | October 18, 2005 at 06:50 AM