A Saturday Special Edition

So I pretty much haven't blogged in over a week.  I had a fairly busy week and when I thought about posting, I didn't think anything I was going to write was too pressing that it couldn't wait!  So instead, I indulged in premiere week and wine!

But today I'm back!  If you have been reading the blog for a while or follow me on Instagram, you know that I enjoy supporting causes, Both monetarily and fashionably. {Check out Dressed for a Cause here!} So when I was asked to support a cause through blogging, I jumped at it.

Today is Mesothelioma Awareness Day. It's a day dedicated to spreading awareness about this deadly but preventable form of cancer that is caused by the spread of airborne asbestos fibers. Years ago no one knew how deadly asbestos was when it was being used at construction sites in numerous consumer products.  About 3000 people each year are diagnosed with mesothelioma.  Asbestos is now banned on 60 countries, but NOT yet in the United States and Canada!!


A few facts about Mesothelioma: 

Those who are most at risk include veterans, tradesmen, and industrial workers, and their families.  Today I am supporting Mesothelioma day in honor of  Heather Von St. James.  Heather was exposed to asbestos as a young girl by wearing her father's work jacket to do outside chores.

Heather is a mom and fellow blogger, who was diagnosed with mesothelioma 9 years ago.  At that time she was given only 15 months to live if she did not have any treatment. But with the help of a surgery that involved a heated chemo solution and the removal of her left lung, she is now a SURVIVOR...almost 10 years strong!  Heather now works to spread awareness with her husband Cameron and the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance.

 I'll aslo be rocking the color blue today!  Won't you consider it too??

Katie

*Thanks Cameron for reaching out!*

Dressed for a Cause

It's been awhile since I've done a What I Wore post.  So ahead of the Summer Challenge, I thought I'd mix it up a bit.  Yesterday, I wore orange in support of the first ever Gun Violence Awareness Day. Sometimes supporting a cause is more than just the money aspect.  It's about bringing awareness and conversation to it, too. Every time I hear of a cause having an awareness day, wearing a certain color or dressing in a certain way, I try to support and do my part.  My school has lots of days where we can pay to support a cause and wear the color of that cause.  So I do that too.  I thought today I'd share some of the looks and causes with you!  Some I've blogged about, others you may have seen on Insta and still others I haven't blogged or talked about.

This was me yesterday, June 2nd, #WearingOrange for Gun Violence.  I thought of so many who have been killed over the years due to senseless gun violence.  And all the kids in schools...Sandy Hook, Columbine, Virginia Tech, most recently, Marysville, WA....and so many more, unfortunately!!

I should get more sleep!  Ugh...

Earlier this year, on March 25th I supported Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day by wearing green.  I figured having CP, I needed  to support! HA! And in all honesty, this is the first I'd ever heard of it!  But now will continue to rock my green for CP every year! My bestie,  Mel and fellow blogger friend, JulieAnn, from Coach G's Wife, supported the cause along with me.

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Last October, for Breast Cancer Awareness month, I wore pink every Friday.  I did a whole What I Wore blog about it here.

I've also supported Autism Awareness, wearing my Autism shirt form Counting on Hope! This is the most comfortable t-shirt EVER!!  I am eyeing another one too!!

During the Winter Challenge all the challengers got together and wore teal for a fellow challenger, Terri who has ovarian cancer.  Teal is the color of ovarian cancer.  This was my look!

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I've worn red for heart disease and woman numerous times and blue for World Diabetes Day and Domestic Violence Awareness.  Every cause I support, I support for someone I know, someone I love, or someone I miss.  There are so many causes I've missed out on supporting too.  But I'll add them to my calendar next year!!    

And just for fun, I leave you with this...I rocked my red nose to help bring awareness to children in poverty, just last week.  The show on NBC was both heartbreaking and enlightening! #idonatedforfelix

Are there any causes you support that I need to know about?  PLEASE mention them in the comments below!

Have a happy Wednesday!!  The weekend's almost here!!  Woo Hoo!!
And come on back tomorrow!  I'm linking up with Deena for a little Month in Review post!!  My first ever...!!

Linking up today with these lovely ladies!!

Alison at Get Your Pretty On

Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy

 Because Shanna Said So

Sarah at Tucker up

Madeline at Cappuccino and Fashion