Project LEAD
Posted Jan 22nd 2008 10:57AM by Rana Kahl
Everyone reacts differently to a diagnosis of breast cancer and their sense of normalcy after the diagnosis is often defined by the experiences of the journey. Some retreat and spend a lot of time inward. Others adjust their lives to their new reality, defined both by themselves and those around them.
As I become more involved in breast cancer advocacy, I meet the most amazing people, either those who work at the advocacy organizations or those who are also involved. About two months ago, I decided to take my own involvement up a notch. This summer, I applied and to my delight, was accepted into Project LEAD's Quality Care track. Funded by the Avon Foundation, Project LEAD Quality Care is a five day, intensive course – equivalent I was told to a graduate course in public health – to educate advocates on the challenges of quality care so that it can be addressed at the grassroots level.
First let me give a shout out to the NBCC staff, some of the most dedicated and professional advocates I've met in the last eight years. They do so much with so little and from where I sit, have some of the best jobs in the world, making a colossal difference in people's lives on a minute-by-minute basis. 
I'd also very much like to acknowledge my classmates, some of the most dedicated and charismatic volunteer advocates I've met to date. Being in a room with them makes my otherwise impressive list of accomplishments in the breast cancer advocacy realm seem minimal and insignificant. I left feeling like there was so much more I could and should be doing.
I'm going to introduce you to some of my classmates because they are people you should know. What they are doing will have an impact in their communities and beyond and for many, it already has.
If you are interested in breast cancer advocacy, I strongly encourage you to review the Project LEAD class schedule and apply for the one that best fits your schedule and interest. Project LEAD is empowering and immensely educational and you will meet some of the most elite breast cancer advocates there are through this experience.
Stay tuned!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
1. i have been dailing breast carcer for a year i had two surgers and i hape to go throught this all over againt this is a new year i have lot hope and pace in my heart to help keep the faith for the next day.
Posted at 2:31PM on Jan 26th 2008 by theresa Mason
2. my had breast cancer all her life and she had a masectmy in 2001 it went to double lung and bones she had double brain and liver and on her spine she was cured in dec 2007 only to devolope dimentia she is a fightewr and awalys beleived in God she is still alive so just have faith love you all who read this my God bless you all...
Posted at 1:37AM on Feb 18th 2008 by kerry santana
3. sorry about that i meant my mother
Posted at 1:38AM on Feb 18th 2008 by kerry santana