Awareness

Always Walk Together

August 3, 2023 Patty Baisden

No matter where you live, there’s likely to be a walking event in your community that focuses on raising awareness and support for breast cancer, as well as providing a

Your Relationship to Yourself Matters

June 27, 2023 Patty Baisden

Since June is National Cancer Survivor Month, we want to remind you to celebrate where you are in your journey by cultivating your relationship with yourself. At For the Girls,

Finding Hope in the Small

April 17, 2023 Patty Baisden

At Wind River, we know that it’s the small, simple things in life that can bring a moment of hope in the midst of a challenging part of life’s journey.

The Power of Telling Your

March 3, 2023 Patty Baisden

There is an emerging form of medical practice called “narrative medicine”, and it focuses on stories–how we tell them and how we listen to them. According to Dr. Rita Charon,

Tips for Advocating for Yourself

February 3, 2023 Patty Baisden

Healthcare can be extremely overwhelming. And, unfortunately, the care you receive is highly varied depending on the doctor, staff, or facility treating you. That’s why it’s imperative to advocate for

Guidelines & Recommendations for Your

January 16, 2023 Patty Baisden

Since it’s a new year, it’s important to make plans for your next mammogram. Here are the recent guidelines from the American Cancer society: Women aged 40 to 44 should

November is National Caregivers Month

November 10, 2022 Patty Baisden

Having cancer, and caregiving for someone who has cancer, are very different struggles, but both are difficult and demanding. This month gives us the unique opportunity to amplify the needs

October is Breast Cancer Awareness

October 17, 2022 Patty Baisden

While every month is Breast Cancer Awareness month at For the Girls, October reminds us to focus our attentions even more so that our efforts make a greater impact. If

What Happens When You Buy

August 12, 2022 Patty Baisden

When you purchase a set of For the Girls® pink wind chimes from Wind River, 50% of all sales is donated to organizations who seek a cure for and promote

An Invitation to Walk

April 1, 2022 Patty Baisden

Every year, thousands of people world-wide raise awareness and support for breast cancer by participating in walks and races. The images and stories from these events highlight the bravery and