Comments on: Walking the walk for breast cancer

By: Grace

Grace — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 03:26:39 +0000

The most frightening words imaginable for any woman are those when she is told that she has breast cancer. The morbid thoughts run through her head and the fear is overwhelming. Now she must endure medical treatments and examinations for several months as begins her battle against this disease.

By: Hayden

Hayden — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:26:39 +0000

Inspirational! It’s so amazing to these women rallying together and support each other. We really need more of that in this world. I lost my father to cancer a few years ago, so now I am trying to do whatever I can to help raise awareness towards worthy causes.

That’s why now I work with Pantene Beautiful Lengths and Million Inch Chain as a community ambassador. We are trying to gather 1 million inches of hair so we can make them into wigs to give to women affected by chemo related hair loss.

Our aim to give these women their confidence, for a lot of women it can be devastating to lose their hair. So we really need every inch of hair we can get!

If you would like more information on how you can donate, or pledge to donate your hair please don’t hesitate to visit this website beautifullengths.com/en_US/million_inch/million_inch_qa.jsp

By: Alyson Jones

Alyson Jones — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:14:06 +0000

I hope this reminds everyone that they have the power to make a huge difference in this world.
“I kept looking for somebody to solve the problems, and then I realized, I am somebody.”

By: Hank

Hank — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:58:32 +0000

I did the walk in Atlanta about a month ago and just signed up to do it again next year. It was a great experience.

By: Leon Grant

Leon Grant — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:46:42 +0000

My mother(Alyson’s Grandmother) had a mastectomy which eventually caused her death. She would be very proud, as I am, of Alyson as well as all other participants involved in this event. It is a huge commitment. I can imagine the joy for all as they cross the finish line. Job well done Alyson!!… Once Again!!!

By: Ashley Kale

Ashley Kale — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:58:43 +0000

WOW! Your photos are inspirational, its so wonderful to see so many women triumphantly supporting eachother! I’m a community ambassador for Pantene Beautiful Lengths, which is sponsoring the Million Inch Chain. Its a wonderful way for women to support others by donating their hair to women undergoing treament for cancer. If you know of anyone interested in donating or in need of wigs, please take a look at Pantene’s Beautiful Lengths website , you can google the “Million Inch Chain”,I’m sure you can find it easily! Its really wonderful way to improve the life of so many women undergoing treatment.

By: Janie Gendron

Janie Gendron — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:03:18 +0000

With four Aunties who have all had mastectomies, I am thrilled with the attenton to the cause and the monies raised by all the committed and caring walkers. I am so proud of my niece, Alyson, and her walking companion! Great photos and info!

By: Amy Rilling

Amy Rilling — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:55:27 +0000

What an amazing cause and what a tremendous personal achievement! I am so very proud of Alyson and of all the women who participated!

What wonderful and inspirational photos…it makes you grateful for all of the good in life and in humanity.

By: Groovygaia

Groovygaia — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:40:32 +0000

I am a 36 year old survivor (just celebrated my first anniversary) and want to say Thank You Mental Floss, and contributing writer Ransom for posting these great pictures and the great information outside of the “Pink Ribbon” month of October. This is information we need to read about all year long. Self exam & early detection saves lives.

By: charlene grant

charlene grant — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:29:38 +0000

What a wonderful, thoughtful and informative article Randy! The photos are terrific too. What a great team our girls made!