Cancer Discrimination
So Elizabeth Hurley is in town for Estee Lauder in support of breast cancer awareness. She helped raise some money and they lit the Prudential Center in pink lights.My mother was appalled with the dress Ms. Hurley wore, but I explained that she's a model and has to look glamourous at all of her appearances. Mom thought the breasts-falling-out-of-the-dress look kind of mocked all the women who have had to undergo mastectomies.
She's definitely got a point.
Slinky in pink, Liz shines star power on cancer researchAnd tomorrow, Logan is getting a pink plane.
By Inside Track
Friday, October 7, 2005
Supermodel Elizabeth Hurley was in the pink all over Boston yesterday spreading the good news about breast cancer research on behalf of Estee Lauder.
Last night, lovely Liz wrapped up her all-day pink-a-thon at the haute ``Hot Pink'' dinner at the fab Four Seasons. More than $250,000 was raised at the benefit for Evelyn Lauder's Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Liz arrived at the glam gala, resplendent in a pinkish-blue dress by British designer Jenny Packham, after she and the cosmetics queen flipped the switch to illuminate the Prudential Tower in a pink glow in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The hotel also had a pink hue last night.
The duo are on a pink-building crusade all over the world to spread their message. And Hurley said she won't rest until the Taj Mahal is lit up with pink lights!
``I think it's a feeling of solidarity with women who have breast cancer,'' said Liz, whose grandmum died of the disease in 1992. ``It's telling people not to whisper the word, `cancer.''
Really. How cool is that? :)
But is it wrong for me to be a bit upset that breast cancer gets all the cover stories? I don't want there to be less attention, but I wish there was acknowledgement that there are other cancers out there. Prostate cancer has absolutely nothing like it, but then not too many men would be buying ribbon charm bracelets and scarves.
What's bothered me most, is that there are organizations which only support breast cancer research and patients. Such as a local one which helps patients get to their hospital appointments-- but only if you are being treated for breast cancer. Why the discrimination?
Ugh, don't listen to me, I've felt crappy today and I'm probably sounding like a selfish bitch. And forget what I said earlier about a day trip tomorrow--no way am I going anywhere!
posted by Jen at
12:22 AM
7 comment(s):
You are NOT being a selfish b**** and you have a right to be angry. If a celeb would step up to the plate about stomach cancer, we wouldn't be having this discussion. I can't believe that not one celeb knows a friend or family member that has not been affected by cancer, never mind stomach cancer. Now, you've got me hot about this...But you rest and let us take care of YOUR cancer. As evidenced by the outpouring of support, YOU are a celeb in our eyes!! Lots of love.
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Anonymous, at
10/07/2005 8:34 AM
We have a spokesmodel in you, Jen! Last night I googled looking for your blog and I came upon your comments on a website w/ Sam Donaldson. . . so take that E Hurley!!
I guess we're all a little passionate about your cause.
love and hugs,
linda
ps
Yankee Candle can wait--traffic was bumper to bumper going west today anyway.
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Anonymous, at
10/07/2005 9:15 PM
Another interesting breast cancer article. This one about a pink ribbon backlash by breast cancer survivors.
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Jen, at
10/08/2005 6:31 AM
I completely agree with you! The only cancer that you hear about is Breast Cancer and EVERYTHING is pink. I don't even like pink! lolol
You know what this means don't you? This means that it's OUR job to inform and educate people about the cancers that we have. We should get paid for this! lolol
How are you doing today??? That's the important question. :-)
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Anonymous, at
10/08/2005 12:34 PM
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Anonymous, at
10/09/2005 5:21 PM
You are so not being selfish..more that the people who run this program are...
Jeez, who could honestly discriminate between cancer sufferers?
*sigh*
Minerva
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Minerva, at
10/09/2005 6:48 PM
Your sentiments are not selfish in any way. They represent the real feelings of patients of other-than-breast-cancers all across the country.
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Nathania Johnson, at
11/11/2005 12:50 PM
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