My Mom is fighting breast cancer. I want these to wear to honor her. Also to remind other women to check their breast and to have Mammograms.
Robin Vaughn

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Two time cancer survivor -25 years and 14 years. God is so good! My sister and I did Komen's walk in our pink survivor shirts back in January, it was so awesome!

Janet Maby in South Florida.

I was diagnosed with stage two triple negative Breast Cancer on Christmas Eve 2008 at the age of 41. We had to come home and tell my three children, ages 14, 12, and 9, that I had cancer on Christmas Eve. I started chemotherapy on January 6, 2009. In June, 2009, I had a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction. I am still having procedures done for reconstruction. It has been quiet an experience that I never believed that I would have to go through. I have been so blessed with so many wonderful family members and friends that have helped me through this journey. I pray that there will be a cure by the time my girls are in their 30's or even better 20's.
Dawn Kane

My sister, Terri, lost her battle with breast cancer four years ago. She died just prior to her 50th birthday. Each day I live past her, I vow to be grateful for the blessing. My two other sisters, mom, and nieces have done Relay for Life team each year - Girls Against Cancer (GAC). I plan to purchase these and wear them proudly, in her name.
Linda Crane

First mammorgram. 22 year survivor
Jeanne

Long term survivor.
Jeanne

I am a 22 year breast cancer survivor
Jeanne

I am a 22 year breast cancer survivor
Jeanne

I am a 22 year breast cancer survivor
Jeanne Morris

I know many people who have gone threw this awful disease including my aunt neighbor and my mom's best friend.
Aubrey

I had a neighbor down the street that was diagnosed with breast cancer and is recovering. My mom's best friend has it severly and I like to pray for her every night for her recovery.
Aubrey

too cute!
Amber

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I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 39. I thought my life was over, ironically it was my second chance.
Carla Fortenberry-Neal

I was diagnosed in August 2007 after I retired in July 2007. We had just gotten back from a cross county trip with our motorhome and motorcycles. At age 62, I was riding a HD Dyna motorcycle enjoying life as much as can be, when I found a lump. I had the lump removed, 4 rounds of chemos, 36 days of radiation and a year of herceptin. It is now 2010 and I am still cancer free. I thank God everyday and pray that my girls do not ever hear those words "you have cancer", I will wear these pink flipflops with pride.
Nancy B. Currier

I am 40 years old and I have breast cancer. March 29, 2010 was the day that re-directed my life - the day I went to the doctor and found out the lump that I found under my arm was breast cancer. Actually, the lump I found was the swollen lymph nodes. I was blessed to have the option of a lumpectomy, however, I also had the first two tiers of lymph nodes removed under my arm. Ten out of the twenty six lymph nodes removed had cancer cells. Fortunately the cancer has not set up home in any other major organs. I begin what I call 'phase II' of my journey in just a few days - chemo. It's time to let loose the warrior inside me. That's what it's going to take for this phase, as well as my final phase III - radiation.
Friends are surprised that I don't ever ask 'why me?' Instead I thank God for each day given to me and enjoy the things in life that I've never made time for until now. Don't get me wrong, I've had plenty of down days and I know I will have more. I'm just blessed to be surrounded by an incredible support system that won't let me stay down for long.
Fight On Fellow Warriors!!
Holly Manna

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My mother died of cancer (kind unknown) at the age of 32. I was 14 yrs. old, the oldest of six children. When all of us girls reached the age of 32, we took a deep breath. It wasn't until Sept., 2007, when I went in for my yearly mammogram and the Dr. exclaimed, "you need to call your FP, I know what this is", that I said to myself, "well, you have lived much longer than you ever hoped for". I had surgery, chemotheraphy, and radiation treatments. I continue my battle with the latest drug therapy, and quarterly checkups. Every day I wake up and say "another day, another chance to help someone who is in far more trouble than I am in".
Thila Oblack

My first bout with breast cancer was in 1992. It reaccured in 2002 and, again in 2008 at which time it had metastised to brain and lungs. At the very beginning I heard God tell me "It would be OK. Not that I'll take it all away, but that it would be OK." And it has been. Through all the MRI'S, CT'S, Pet Scans, breast MRIs, Radiation, Stereotactic Radiation, drugs, breast biopsies & lung biopsies, it has been OK. I have been blessed with a amazing amount of friends & family who pray, send cards, send meals, haul me to appointments, come with me to appointments & love me through it all. I have be a team captain of the FaithWalkers, a Relay For Life event sponsored by the American Cancer Society for the past 8 years. My goal is to make sure my daughter - who is expecting my first Grandchild - will never hear the words, "You have Breast Cancer."
Mary Penn

I am working on a volleyball tournament in Charlotte, NC called Serve for the Cure to benefit the local affiliate of Susan G. Komen. The coach of our school is a survivor and started this tournament 9 years ago. I saw your shoes and KNOW they would be a huge hit at the tournament where there are 300 girls from 17 high schools and their families. Wondering if you might be interested in becoming a sponsor of the tournament or one of your local retailers might. We could find a place for them to sell these shoes with some sort or profit sharing arrangement and I KNOW they will be a HUGE HIT!! The tournament is Sept. 25th, 2010.
Can you have someone contact me if you are interested? This would be a great way to get an entire city of girls introduced to your product which I think is an amazing fit for high school girls!!
Carol Robinson
Charlotte, NC
704-347-2636


Carol Robinson, Charlotte, NC

I was diagnosed with breasst cancer 10 years ago this May. Every year since then my sisters have arranged for a group of us to walk the 5K in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. This year I will celebrate 10 years of survival by purchasing us all these darling sandals. To everyone out their that have been touched by this disease, I will wish you well. It can be beaten!


Sheila Peterson, Blaine, MN

I am on the Procurement Committee for an event called Hats for Hope where all proceeds benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. We are a very small group of volunteers in Louisville, KY, and in 7 years have raised and donated over $300,000. We just completed our 7th event last week,and we had a couple of pair of your Breast Cancer Awareness flops donated for our auction. They added to a couple of stunning packages. We had a story this year that is one of the sweetest we have had. There are four sisters who lost their mother last November. She had survived breast cancer about ten years ago; however, lung cancer took her life ultimately. Even though the sisters are still very sensitive to their loss, they had a gorgeous Derby hat designed and donated it to us in memory of their mother. They have committed to do this each year from now on. How sweet is that. You can learn more about our event at www.hatsforhopeauction.com.
Ann Mudge

I thought I would never get breast cancer. After all, I had no family history of breast cancer (BC), and I had many factors which should have reduced my risk: I had a child before age 30 and breast fed him and the next one, I was healthy and in shape, a non-smoker, etc. At the very least, I was supremely confident that, if I did get BC, I would catch it very early and be cured because I was sure to get my yearly mammograms and checkups. Well, I had another think coming. In January 2007, I had my yearly (digital) mammogram and was told that everything was fine, except for my usual dense breasts. Later that summer, I noticed my left breast was getting firmer – I chalked it up to problems I was having with my shoulder. In October, I decided to ask my former gynecologist about it. She said that while my breast was a “different consistency,” she didn’t feel any lumps and I could wait until my next regular mammogram. I did not have a rash, but my breast was getting bigger. One month later, I decided to get a second opinion from a Mayo doctor. She recognized there was a problem and rushed me in for tests. In November, along with the rash appearing on my breast, I received the devastating diagnosis of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. I thank the Lord that it was “just” Stage III. I underwent treatment for a full year - chemo, surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy. Thankfully, everything went smoothly and I was able to stay right on track thanks to the wonderful doctors at Mayo. Now, I am cancer free and feeling great! http://donate.breastcancermarathon.com/2010marathon/Pegasus

Peggy, Jacksonville, FL

I am a six year Breast Cancer survivor and I ride a Harley-Davidson 2005 Sportster 1200 custom motorcycle. I will do anything to prevent my 28 year old daughter from hearing the words "You have Breast Cancer", so I started a weekend motorcycle benefit event back in May 2008 in West Dover, VT. called Mother's for Daughters'. The event is to find a cure for Breast and Ovarian Cancer. Our two charites are the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Inc. We support these two charities because $.85 on a dollar goes directly to research. I want to sincerely thank Lindsay Phillips for the Brease Cancer Awareness Flop and for her generous donation of a pair to raffle off at our event. We will find a cure!
Sharon Alves, Nashua NH

39 years old. Found lump Oct 09. Lumpectomy on 1/14/10 confirmed cancer. Lump removed was only 1.2 cm. Stage 1, grade 3. No chemo. Will do 6 weeks of radiation! I got lucky thanks to early detection due to a self-breast exam I do monthly!!
Janina

I am a 5 year Breast Cancer Survivor. I was diagnosed at 43. After 8 chemos and 38 days of radiation I then did 1 year of herceptin therapy. You learn to not take life for granted. I am thankful for everyday. Glad to see you are supporting the cause . I love the sandals... Have to have a pair.
Pam S. Dover , Palestine, Ar

I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in 2004. I had one breast removed after chemotherapy along with 13 lymphnodes. Then, I had radiation. In 2005, I found cancer in the remaining breast and had it removed. I am so thankful to be alive to enjoy my grandchildren. I am a five year survivor. These Breast Cancer awarenes flops are awesome. We all deserve a pair after the trauma you go through with the chemo and radiation.


Joanie Reese

I was diagnostic with Breast Cancer on Dec. 10, 2007. I found my cancer also during a self-exam.I had a total masterctomy and I also had chemotherapy. On Oct.29.2009 I will have my breast reconstruction I am so ready to get all this behind me.I thank God everyday of my life.I was happy when I went to M.D. Anderson Hospital an seen this flop flip. I had to have them. Thanks so much for the support you are giving us.
Donna Groves

My Husband and I retired in 2006. We drove 2 cars from Ohio to Florida. On the second day of travel my doctor contacted me and said that I needed a diagnostic mamo. I knew at that point that it was my turn. 3 of my aunts had died from breast cancer. I came into it with a very good attitude and ready to fight. My cancer was close to the breastplate, so I would have never felt it. I went through mamosite radiation and then chemo. I never asked why, I always said why not me. I am not exempt from anything of this world. I only have thanks and praise that God carried me through it. Thanks to all who give to this cause.
Joyce Michaels

I was diagnosed July of 1997 at age 46. I found my cancer during a breast self-exam. My FIRST mammogram showed cancer! I was scared of what was to happen, but eventually had a mastectomy and chemotherapy. In 2005 I decided to have breast reconstruction. I had another mastectomy and bilateral implants. I LOVE my pink ribbon Switchflops and appreciate your contribution to the cause.
Catherine Alford, NC, USA

I was diagnosed in February of 2009 thanks to a mammogram. Have completed the surgery and chemo therapy. Radiation is still to come as well as continued intravenous treatments tri-weekly for another 30 weeks. I am so looking forward to my new switch-flops as I have worn my first pair all summer. The pink is beautiful. Waiting to get through a Canadian winter to be able to wear my switchflops again.
Linda O'Neill, Calgary Alberta CANADA

I was diagnlsed with stage 4 triple negitive metastatic breast cancer in February of 2008. Because my cancer has spread to my liver surgery is not an option. I am approaching the 2 year mark and still receiving my weekly chemo treatments. It's been a long haul and will continue to be. I have CAT scans every three months to check on my liver, so far so good, no new tumors. I have had all the side effects of chemo, hair loss, severe nose bleeds, achy joints, nausa, fatigue, and many more. But. . . I am still here and fighting like !?!! to over come this. Thank you to all who support breast cancer, I would never have made it to this point without all your support and donations to help with the research. Thank you all so very much
Debbie

I lost my Nanny(grandma)to breast cancer in May 2007.One day i hope that other families wont have to go through the pain of losing a loved one to this horrible disease.I dont want others to go through the pain that she had to do through..i try to find every little thing that i can buy that gives to this great cause.There are some that you can find that gives all the profits to the great cause.Thanks for caring enough to find a way to give!
tiffany

I was just diagnosed with breast cancer in August of 2009, when I was 41 (I just turned 42 a few days ago). I found the lump in July and acted quickly. I have my first chemo treatment on Wednesday. There is no history of breast cancer in my family and I never even thought to get a mammogram, since I thought I wasn't at risk. My lump actually hurts, and is very painful. I can't wait until I get the chemo and I hope it shrinks it. I will have surgery in January, then more chemo and radiation. I ordered my wig... I'm just beginning my story.... thanks for supporting Breast Cancer Research.
Chrispea

Myy mother was diagnosed when she was td years old. I was devistated. My mom is my best friend. She had a lumpectomy and was told that tgey had gotten it all. Two days later she got the bad news.... they DIDNT get it all because it hadwrappped around some nerves and they wouldnt be able to get it. She was then tod the only other choice, and the best hing for her was an mastectomy. I cant imagine how devistated?she must have been. '@ mom took me with her to see a plastic surgeon about her options as far asbreast reconstruction and in the long run decided that it just wasnt worth it. a few months down the road my mother had her mastectomy o her right breast on her 35th birthday. What a great gift huh? Today she is cancer free and healthy thank god and i m so happy for her! She has hadsome scares over the past few years, but has come out okay. I am 33 now and have tried to talk my doctor into giving m a mammogram nowsince i was 25 but they keep telling me im too young...even with my family history! My grandmother on my moms side had breast cncer too and my youngest aunt, my moms sister died of a brain tumor. I think its time to find a new doctor!Thanx for hearing my story, LOVE the flip flops..cant wait till i can afford a pair!
Christina L. Stanley

I was diagnosed at the age of 54 with stage I breast cancer. I was treated at the Cleveland Clinic--one of the best places in the world!--and had a lumpectomy and radiation. Now I take my daily dose of Arimidex and remain cancer free. It's SO treatable, and the earlier the better, so get those mammograms!
Colleen McCafferty

I think that its great that some companies donate some of the purchases to the research center.
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I love supporting the breast cancer research.
della mcclain

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999, at age 46, with invasive ductal carcinoma, just three months after starting my new job, 10 days after insurance kicked in, and four months after having a complete hysterectomy. The same year my youngest was a senior in high school and my oldest was going off to college. I was shocked since I am the first in my family to get breast cancer. I thought I lived a very healthy life, non-smoker, non-drinker, healthy eater, etc. The tumor was so large that I had chemo before surgery hoping it would shrink. It did, just enough for surgery. My husband, of 26 years at that time, and I decided to have bilateral mastectomies with reconstruction. My cancer is ER negative so I would not benefit from drugs that would prevent it from returning. Just five years later my younger sister, age 46, was diagnosed with breast cancer. My other two sisters are being studied with the Sister Study. I pray they do not get it. By God's grace I have been cancer free for almost 10 years now and am healthier then ever. This disease knows no boundaries; it can affect anyone no matter of age, social status, and ethnic group. With the help of my great Living with Breast Cancer Support Group in Jupiter, Florida I was able to get through the tough times and continue to support those who have been diagnosed. I guess God gave me that ministry. Thank you Switchflops for support Breast Cancer Research, it means the world to those of us who have been diagnosed and those who have yet to be diagnosed. They have come a long way just in the past 10 years. Blessing to all my breast cancer sisters and those who live with them. I can't wait to get my new pair of "pink" Switchflops.
Kathy Jones

I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in July of 1998 two weeks after I met my husband.We went through three Lumpectomy's and finally had to do the Mastectomy. He was wonderful he went through the Mastectomy with me and he stayed in the hospital the first night that I had the operation. A year to the day of my operation he asked me to marry him. Ten years later he gave me a trip that I always wanted for being cancer free we went to Hawaii for 14 days. I am so lucky that I met him and have had a wonderful 11 years being cancer free. I plan to live a long life with him.
Lisa Shea

I was diagnosed July 1 1998 The cancer was very aggressive the doctor gave me a 25%
of living 2 years and with chemo and radiation and most of all my loving husband and son and other family memebers and friends but most of all by the grace of GOD!!
So positve thinking goes a very long way I didnt give up because my son was a freshman in high school and I told God that I would see him graduate my mom also had Cancer and didnt get to see me graduate
Jo Della N.

I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in April 2008 after returning from my dream trip to Hawaii....for all the women that think they have no risks....neither did I...never smoked, drank, am not overweight, excerise daily and never took HRT...because of the risk...but I turned 60 last year and there it was on the mammogram....I went through 6 weeks of raditation and have now been cancer free for 16 months and hope and pray that I can say that for the rest of my life....I hope in my lifetime that there will be a cure and no other women will have to go through that terrible statement that you have cancer.
I also love Switch Flops...found them for the first time this year and own 4 pair and at least 10 straps....keep up the great work, not only for cancer research, but for the great product you have

Patti
Patti C.

I was diagnosed in Sept. 2006 and have since had a double mastectomy and reconstruction. Early detection certainly does save lives! I am 56 years old and have not worn flipflops since I was a kid until I bought a pair of switchflops last year. They are amazing! My pink ones are on order!! Thank you, Lindsay, for helping make a difference.
Cathy

I am a 15 year survivor of breast cancer.I am so happy you are donating to Breast Cancer Research
Rebecca Howard

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1991 at the age of 42 and am very proud to say I'm doing great. I'm a success story: however, other members of my family were not so lucky. My Mom was the 1st to be diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer and died at the young age of 37 when I was only 14 yrs. olds. My maternal grandmother was diagosed in her 60's with breast cancer. A first cousin also battled the disease and lost her battle in her early 40's. Needless to say I'm very happy to know you have decided to donate a percentage of the purchase price of the pink ribbon switchflops. I would like to extend a thank you for me and for all of those who have had to face the diagnosis of this dreaded disease.
Cheryl Kay

I have a very Dear friend who was diagnosed 21 years ago along with 4 other women Her diagnosis was the worst 6 months to live...she chose to go to New York City to be treated instead of being treated in Vermont like the others...she is the only one alive.
Nance M. McShane

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2008, had surgery and went through chemo and radiation and completed the treatment in December 2008. I am happy to say I am cancer free and hope to be for the remainder of my life. My mother had it before me and I pray my daughter will not have to go through this.
Cathy

In March, I found a lump. It was a rare form of breast cancer that does not show up on mamograms. Because of early detection, surgery, radiation and five years of a daily pill, I should see my grandchildren grow up and retire with my wonderfully supportive husband (who found these on your website) I have several pairs of switch flops and straps, but none more important than the pink ones I ordered today. For women everywhere, please continue you donations to breast cancer research.
Sue R. Loy

I am addicted to my switch flops. I bought my first pair last summer. I have since began to collect them and many different tops to wear. The pink ones are the only pair I hadn't purchased yet. I have done Breast Cancer walks and an active supporter and participant in Relay for Life. Cancer has touched many members of my family. A few years ago, my mother had a breast cancer scare and recently lost a teacher friend with 3 small children to the disease. I look forward to helping support the cause with my favorite pair of flops!!!
Michele Coad

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your story! Waking up and knowing that I am helping others is the best feeling in the world. I lost my grandmother to breast cancer. My fathers mother passed away in her early 30's from the disease. Even though I never meet my grandmother Ida, I am sure she is looking down and smiling at me knowing that I am giving other women the help that was not available to her.
XOXO

Lindsay Phillips