I co-hosted a 1920′s themed charity gala for the Young Survival Coalition on Thursday night in New York. This is an amazing organization that supports women who are diagnosed with breast cancer under 40. They do incredible work and I really wanted to get involved because I couldn’t believe how little awareness and information is out there and that women under 40, can and do get breast cancer. It is often times more agressive when developed at a younger age and we know that with treating cancer, early detection is key.
I met some amazing women last night who are survivors and shared with me their stories. They all said the YSC really helped them make sure they weren’t going through it alone.
Girls, do your self exams once a month and listen to your body. If you feel like something is wrong, go get it checked out. Get a second opinion if your doctor isn’t receptive to your health concerns. Unfortunately, I heard from women in their 20′s and 30′s say their doctors brushed concerns off because of their age.
Go to Youngsurvival.org for more info!
Thank you for your support on my Facebook page. I love reading your comments there and here on the blog 
Much love,
Xoxo
~Marisa
P.S- Don’t worry, I didn’t cut my hair It was fun for the night though!
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