I am a member of the Collective Bias Social Fabric community. I have been compensated to share my experience with you by Collective Bias and their client, MasterCard.
Every time October rolls around, my family all go crazy with pink. We have good reason to support breast cancer charity and research. Breast cancer has touched our family a lot. My grandmother one of the most amazing women I have ever known, is a long time breast cancer survivor.
My great-grandmother, a woman I miss on a daily basis because there is just no one like her, died at 100 years old. About a year before she died, the doctors found she was suffering from breast cancer.
And my Aunt, another amazing woman, recently found a battle with breast cancer. She was lucky that they found it early, before it had spread into her lymph nodes and was harder to treat.
My mom has been lucky so far. She has had a few small scares but they have never found any cancerous cells or tumors.
These women are my heroes. They are strong women. They are women who love their families and have fought hard to stay with them.
But we need to stand up to cancer. We need to do everything we can before we lose anyone else. That is why I am so happy to have a MasterCard. Right now, MasterCard and the Stand Up to Cancer program is raising money, up to $4 Million. Stand Up To Cancer® is a groundbreaking initiative created to accelerate innovative cancer research. Want to know how easy it is to help Master Card reach their goals? Simply go out to eat.
My mom and I try to sneak away when we can. It is nice to hang out and spend time together, without the kids bouncing off the walls. Without her having to worry about cooking, without having to make sure that my Grandmom needs something, without one of my brothers stressing her out. Just the 2 of us. I was so happy to get to have breakfast with her the other morning.
We love to just sit and watch the people in the diner, talk about what is new, and laugh. It is funny how I never thought I would get to this point with my mom. Where she is truly my best friend.
There is a bonus to taking my mom out to breakfast. When we eat out and I pay with my MasterCard, over $10, MasterCard donates to Stand Up to Cancer. That simple. I get some special family time, and I help make strides to protecting the future. Who do I want to protect?
These girls
And my cousin’s girls.
And any other person who might be touched by breast cancer, or any other cancer. Because every cent that is donated is one step closer to beating cancer for everyone. So Dig In & Do Good for Charity with MasterCard.
Shannon (The Mommy-Files)
What a precious post! I stand up to cancer too.
Dawn Lopez
Wow, what a bunch of wonderful heroes in your family! Love that you spend quality time, that is awesome! Love that MasterCard is doing this, how wonderful… and an added benefit to getting out to do something special!
Astrid
I am so sorry breast cancer has touchd your family’s lives so often. It is good that you’re standing up against it and for research on breast cancer.
Rebecca
What a blessing when a company stands up and uses it’s profits to help others. Thank you for sharing this and what a beautiful blessing you are. I will pray for your family.
Jenn @TheRebelChick
Wow, I am so sorry that breast cancer has hit your family so often! What a strong family you all are! xoxo
Pamela R
a great cause -it has touched our lives too I love the StandUp 2Cancer commercial with Eric Stonestreet =)
Angela
You really do have some amazing and strong women in your family. I am glad to see MasterCard doing their part to help.
Terry
Cancer is such a scary word, my wish is that they find a cure for it. Kudos to all the brave women who have stared cancer in the face and won.
Daisy
I’m so happy that Mastercard is doing this Stand Up to Cancer promotion! I’ve had family members with cancer and it is devastating. It gives me hope that cures will be found in the future.
Melinda Dunne
I didn’t know that Mastercard had such a campaign. That is really awesome! I don’t know anyone that hasn’t known a person that has fought the Cancer fight. It is amazing that they donate to such a special cause.
Wendi Watson
I was unaware of this campaign as well congrats and stand proud as you do!
Bridget A
I love that Mastercard is doing this Stand Up to Cancer promotion
and brining awareness to a disease that affects so many people and families.
Jessica @Bkeepsushonest'
This is great, I’m glad MasterCard is encouraging others to stand up to cancer. I just wish companies would help prevent cancer by getting companies to remove cancer causing chemicals from our foods.
Angela S
This is such a beautiful tribute the amazing and courageous women in your family!
Melissa
Love this post! You have such a strong and brave family!
Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest
I didn’t even know that MasterCard did that! I’m so glad that my husband and I have a MasterCard now.
Kecia
I wonder if this works with my Paypal card too – since it has the Mastercard logo. We eat out often and I will be sure to use the card every time!
Debi
It does. Any credit card or debit card.
Catherine
What a special post. I love that Mastercard helps us stand up to cancer!
Meghan @JaMonkey
Cancer runs in my mothers side of the family also. I get so nervous for the both of us. Thanks for sharing
Jenn
Great post! It sounds like Breast cancer is a subject close to your heart! I’m glad you and your mother have managed to escape it so far! I pray it stays that way!
Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?
I definitely think it’s important to think about cancer and the people it has taken too early all year long. Great idea for MC, too.
brett
this is a great campaign. we all need to stand up to cancer. what a history of strong, beautiful women you come from!
Liz
Even if you pay off your card every month, it’s a good reason to use it to spur the donation! My mom is a survivor!
Kimberly
Wow. That is amazing that your great-grandmother lived until she was 100 even though she had breast cancer. I’m sorry that it has hit your family so much but glad that it sounds like everyone is doing good even though they’ve been touched by it.
JulieK
I love it when companies make it so easy to donate through just shopping!
valmg @ Mom Knows It All
I wasn’t aware of this program previously but it sounds awesome. It’s great to see big companies giving back for important causes.
Janeane Davis
It was nice to read this story about the heroines in your family. It is also nice for Mastercard to help people support causes that are important in thier lives.
Jayne Townsley
I had a scare myself this past year and it can be quite frightening. It is good to do whatever we can to combat cancer.
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama
My aunt had breast cancer too, I just had a friend pass away from melanoma two months ago. It’s very hard to deal with such agressive diseases.
Chrishelle
I love Mastercard’s Stand Up to Cancer campaign, the commercials are too cute and what a great cause. I use a Mastercard and eat out with my family, so I guess I am doing my part with Mastercard.
Tory Blum
I’ve never heard of this campaign before! Everybody needs to support this, and your family is super strong! Wish you the best 🙂
Mary
Breast cancer affects our family as well. My sister had a dual mastectomy a few years ago on her second round of cancer. I keep a close eye on myself just in case!
Chelsea
I tip my {non-existent, haha} hat to all the strong women in your family. It’s great that you can donate so easily by doing things you’d be doing anyways!
Charlotte Webber
Very moving & heart warming blog – very personal – thank you for sharing this with us.
Ange
My aunt was just diagnosed. I’m glad MC is standing up to cancer!
Liza @ Views From the 'Ville
Your family sounds very strong and supportive – so important when there are health issues. That’s awesome that you and your mom get to spend time together now and then; my Mom lives over 1000 miles away so we don’t get to do that any more.
Stefani
Thanks for sharing your story. Hearing how many heroes you have in your family shows that it can happen to any of us. I love breast cancer awareness campaigns that help to encourage others to get checked.
Amanda @ Mommy of Two Little Monkeys
Cancer has been all around my family, friends and it scares me that one day my children will have to endure the pain of watching someone suffer. I’m happy that MasterCard is getting involved in the fight against cancer.
katherine
What an amazing post! Good for you!
Krystal
Great campaign. Thank you for sharing such a personal story.
Melesia
This is an amazing post. Its nice that you have a supportive and strong family.
Cara
I love this post so much! I’m sorry your family has been touched by cancer so often, cancer sucks!