Some Things Never Change (Unfortunately)

Sorry for being a little spotty in my posts over the last week. Team camp has taken up more of my time than I expected. Maybe I should get back in the saddle – just kidding.

Doug (who hijacked my blog yesterday) sent me a note today from a big supporter of the LAF – it is too good and too mind-boggling not to share. Here’s her note and make sure you click on the link to the Time Magazine story she references.

I came upon this article from TIME dated March 22,1937. I am sure you have already read it or know this era of cancer history. This article haunts me in a way: I can feel the hope of Dr. Little and the sure impact he and many others felt the formation of the Women’s Army would have. I think they would be appalled at where we stand as a nation in regards to cancer today. This article was written 18 years before my mother was born and 66 years before she was diagnosed…I am haunted by the questions…what if more had been done? What if more people paid more attention? These are questions I will not revisit-I am not going to let my opportunity in 2007 affect my children or grandchildren in 20-60-100 years from today.

So much of this article is relevant today. I read it several times yesterday. And each time, as I read the profound words of the last paragraph, I could NOT wrap my head around where we remain in this battle - We are an intelligent, talented and resourceful nation. We can and will affect change - I believe it.

In response to “State of Confusion” I just have one thing to say… We will hear the word CANCER in a debate or political discussion. We will accept nothing less. Women’s Suffrage, Civil Rights and other movements that were too only asking for the basics - required big voices, nationwide interests and large armies marching for their own noble cause. Let the frustration fuel you. KNOW that all the incredible work LIVESTRONG is doing to put the issue of cancer at the forefront is appreciated - we might have to let Washington catch up. As history has also proven Washington is not always the first to take the side of a noble cause.

Fight on!

My sincerest thanks,

Brooke Baugh