Let’s Make Today “International Hug a Social Media Intern Day!”

I love my blog. But it’s taking over my blife. That’s why I posted an ad on Craigslist for a Social Media intern. So far, 24 fabulous, generous people have applied for this position! I feel blessed and grateful and overwhelmed… Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Hugs to you all!

A Fabuous Friday Morning! Robyn Michele Levy Wakes Up Next to Michael J. Fox on Amazon

We meet again on Amazon’s Bestsellers in Parkinson’s Disease
Lucky Man is currently ranked #4,
Most Of Me  is currently ranked #5.
Please pass the Carbidopa/Levodopa…

Parkinson’s Disease For Dummies is Bosom Buddies, Again, With Robyn Michele Levy

Presenting Amazon’s Bestsellers in Disorders & Diseases of the Nervous System:
Parkinson’s Disease For Dummies is currently ranked #5
and  Most Of Me  is currently ranked #6.

“Live Laugh Learn” Meets Again at Vancouver’s Lululemon Lab Sunday, May 27, 2012

Back on April 29th, the Vancouver Lab hosted Rethink Breast Cancer‘s Live Laugh Learn Launch Party! Dozens of young breast cancer survivors showed up. They mingled. They noshed. They got glammed-up by make-up artists and photographed by Tamara Taggart and Jonathon Cruz. They listened while I read excerpts from Most of Me. And by the end of the night, connections had been made and a community had been formed. They’ll be gathering again on Sunday, May 27 for A Beautiful State of Mind. Guided by Art Therapist Sara Prins Hankinson &  Social Worker/Counselor  Melanie McDonald, women will learn to use Art & Meditation as tools in coping during the Cancer Journey. If you’d like to attend or want more information on these free monthly gatherings, email jen@rethinkbreastcancer.com.

Meet Bob Carey — One of the Best Husbands in the World!

Bob lives in Brooklyn. He’s a professional photographer. He loves dogs. He loves cats. But most of all, he loves Linda — his wife. He loves her so much that when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Bob twirled into action and  started the Tutu Project. Wearing nothing but a frilly pink tulle, Bob’s self portraits are beautiful, bizarre, romantic tributes to Linda — still battling the disease.  Bob is currently raising funds to self-publish a collection of the Tutu Project photos entitled Ballerina. The net proceeds from the book will go to organizations devoted to helping women with breast cancer including Cancercare.org and the Beth Israel Department of Integrative Medicine Fund.

Ms. Mastectomy News Flash! Apparently Nipple is the new “n” word!

It all started a week ago when breast cancer survivor Jen Dinoia blogged about her “nipple cozy.” A cute phrase describing the protective gauze contraption she made to ward off infection after her fourth round of reconstructive surgery. But apparently, The US Department of State was not amused. You see, Jen’s husband works for the Foreign Service. And  the Foreign Service links to her blog. At least it did, until the link was removed. Why? According to an email she received from a recruiting and marketing consultant for the agency:  “…some topics covered in your blog are very personal in nature, e.g. nipple cozies…and wouldn’t necessarily resonate with the majority of potential candidates who are interested in learning about the FS [Foreign Service] life overseas.” What did Jen do about this? She blogged! She blabbed! And the media came knocking! And wouldn’t you know it, the State Department restored the link to her blog. Tit for tat.

Somewhere In The Rainbow: “Disco Queen” Donna Summer

December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012

Legendary American singer/songrwiter Donna Summer
died of breast cancer this morning at her home. R.I.P.

The Flying Pig Heads to National Parkinson Foundation in Miami, Florida to Get Free “Aware In Care” Kit

Flying pigs may not be kosher, but they sure are cute. And they love free stuff! This one was tipped off by Bev Ribaudo —  friend and fellow Parkie — who explained that the National Parkinson Foundation is giving away Aware in Care kits for free to people with Parkinson’s  in the U.S.A.! Each kit includes tools and information to help you keep track of your medication schedule. This comes in handy if you are abducted by aliens or wind up in hospital and need your meds administered on time. The kit also contains a Parkinson’s Disease ID Bracelet, Medical Alert Card, Medication Form, and a Parkinson’s Disease Fact Sheet (useful reminder if you happen to forget what it’s like to have this disease). If you live in Canada or some other country, all the forms and documents are free to download. And wherever you are, feel free to click here to make a donation to the National Parkinson Foundation.

Today’s Pink Stroke of Genius: Pink Fire Truck Named “Vivian” Unveiled in Bismarck, North Dakota

The  Pink Heals Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer and honoring women in their community who battled this disease. It took the Pink Heals Foundation three years of fundraising, but Bismarck‘s first ever Pink Fire Truck was finally unveiled! It was presented by the Guardians of The Ribbon – North Dakota Chapter and named “Vivian.” Survivors as well as families who have lost loved ones to breast cancer can inscribe names and memories in their honor on the truck.

Exciting News! Robyn Michele Levy’s “Cruel Coincidence” Documentary is a Finalist at the New York Festivals’ International Radio Awards

The New York Festivals World’s Best Radio Programs honors radio programming and promotions from radio stations, networks and independent producers from around the globe. “Cruel Coincidence” is a true story about how I resemble my dad. Not only do we share a similar sense of humour, but we both have Parkinson’s disease and resemble Groucho Marx. You can listen to it online in the middle of hour two of CBC’s The Sunday Edition with Michael Enright.