Focus On Hope
Please Remember & Share in case you know someone who would like to take advantage of the Jamie’s Hope – Focus on Hope Program: Focus On Hope is a year round program where those battling cancer can request to capture a special moment in their journey. Watching your hair fall out can be devastating. Like Jamie and Debbie, many choose to shave their head, rather than allowing cancer and chemo to dictate when they lost their hair. You can choose to take control of this part of your journey, and allow us to help you document this most memorable event. This is a complimentary service! If you would like to capture and embrace this time in your life, please join us for an intimate, complimentary photoshoot where makeup, hair & photography professionals have joined together to offer their services free of charge to help create a great experience for you. To take advantage of this opportunity or donate your professional services, please email us at photoshoot@jamieshope.org #JamiesHope #FocusOnHope #EndCancer #Beauty #Photoshoot Please consider donating to Jamie’s Hope so we can continue to help cancer patients heart emoticon heart emoticon...
Parabens
I am sure everybody has heard of parabens, but what are they? I heard the word for years, but just didn’t care to listen. But guess what, a life with cancer has me listening now!!! For some of you lucky individuals that have never been affected by cancer or don’t care, you’re welcome to keep ingesting and using products loaded with chemicals, but you may want to start hoping and praying for good health. With the cancer statistics these days the odds aren’t in anybody’s favor!!! Parabens (an endocrine-disrupting chemical with a structure similar to estrogen) is used as a common preservative to prevent microbes from growing. They can be found in processed meats, pastries, make-up, face wash, toiletries, shampoos, and even the contraceptive pill. According to the the American Chemical Society parabens are in about 85% of our personal care products… SCARY! A recent study even showed parabens can spur the growth in certain types of breast cancer cells. So what to do? Read labels, read labels, read labels!!! Look for products that are “paraben free.” OR you can choose to do nothing like I did for 20 years and hope for the best, but that didn’t work out so well for me smile emoticon Common Names to Avoid: parabens, methyparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, ethylparaben, isopropylparaben, or any ingredients ending in –paraben So today’s project: clean house. Oh… Em… Gee. I couldn’t believe how many products I was previously using or had in guest bathrooms. Seriously…. was shocked and I didn’t even look in the pantry! I was even more shocked to learn Weight Watchers and Archer Farms even...
Potassium Bromate
Did you know that potassium bromate is banned in the United Kingdom, China, Brazil, Peru and many other European countries, BUT NOT THE UNITED STATES? I found that quite interesting and since I have been fighting cancer for over 20 years, I thought it was about time I learn what I have been eating most of my life. So today I bring you a little information on potassium bromate, another food additive that makes the EWG’s “Dirty Dozen.” Considering I previously consumed a diet high in baked goods, processed food and fast food, my guess is I have likely consumed tons of potassium bromate in my lifetime. So what is potassium bromate anyways??? Bromated flour contains potassium bromate, an oxidizing agent commonly used in commercial baking to promote rising, improve and strengthen dough. In the U.S., the FDA has encouraged bakers to voluntarily stop using bromated flour, but shouldn’t we be doing more? At least California is doing something… they are the only state to have potassium bromate on their Proposition 65 list (which warns residents of danger associated with the chemical by requiring a cancer warning on their labels). Thank you California!! Only 49 more states to go unsure emoticon You can also read more at the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) which found that this chemical appears to be “formally identified” as causing cancer. I also included a link with the awesome Proposition 65 list for those interested in avoiding potentially dangerous and toxic chemicals. If that’s not convincing enough, potassium bromate is labeled as a category 2B carcinogen by the International Agency for Research...
4th Annual Golf Tournament for a Cure
#JamiesHope 4th Annual Golf Tournament for a Cure is coming soon!!! I don’t know what you think but our tourney is pretty much the best in Houston! tongue emoticon It’s time to start finalizing those sponsorship packages & booking your foursomes!!! #GolfForACure #ENDCANCER DATE: Friday, May 20th at Wildcat Golf Club. For more information check out our event...
Happy Birthday Jamie
HAPPY 34TH BIRTHDAY TO OUR FOUNDER & DAILY INSPIRATION, JAMIE GILMORE!!! ????????? Several times over the last few years we have been faced with the fear of losing our Jamie. We’ve come to realize what a blessing each birthday is. This year is so special as we celebrate because we truly have our Jamie back… and stronger than ever!! We are so inspired each and every day by her strength and persistence to not only fight to live but her sheer determination to beat this disease once and for all!! Please join us as we help her celebrate her bday by supporting the #JumpForJamie ? Please share, donate and/or join us on Feb 13th as Jamie, her friends & supporters, skydive; encouraging other to jump into a healthy lifestyle, because #LifestyleMatters!!! Details...
Because JAMIE IS CRAZY!!!
On Feb. 13th, we’re JUMPING FOR JAMIE!! Whether you’re jumping (out of a perfectly good plane) or not, you can still support! Everyone can create a fundraising page and share with their friends. DID YOU KNOW…. 1,620 Americans are expected to DIE of cancer PER DAY (American Cancer Society Facts & Figures for 2015). We’re FIGHTING to END this EPIDEMIC!! Help us raise funds for Jamie’s Hope as we strive daily to win the battle against cancer! #ENDcancer PLEASE HELP & JOIN OUR “JUMP FOR JAMIE” FUNDRAISING TEAM HERE:...
***GIVE-A-WAY***
“Each year, about 589,430 Americans die of cancer; around one-third of these deaths are linked to poor diet, physical inactivity, and carrying too much weight.” ~ American Cancer Society WIN a Fitbit, JH fruit infuser, and JH tumbler. You must like our Facebook page and share this post! Once we have 3,500 page likes we will announce the winner! We want to help you get moving in this new year #TheCancerFreeWay #LifeStyleMatters #JamiesHope #GetFit #EndCancer #Prevention...
Thanks Nancy and the Grainger Foundation
Wanted to say thank you to the Grainger Foundation for our first Angel Tree Grant!!!! This year we doubled our families, so next year I can only imagine what the future holds for Angel Tree (exciting)!!! So thankful for corporations that have giving programs that make what we do possible!!!!!! Also thank you to Nancy Smith, one of my best friends, adopted into my family (lol) and with Jamie’s Hope from day 1. She has been by my side through EVERYTHING while I have fought cancer and don’t know where I would be without her. Her dad also passed away from cancer. She is one awesome Grainger employee that made this grant possible!!!!!! ~ Jamie #Grainger #AngelTree #JamiesHope #CorporateGiving #GiveBack...
Third Annual Jamie’s Hope Golf Tournament Produces Record-Breaking Numbers Despite the Weather
SUMMARY: The highly anticipated annual Jamie’s Hope golf tournament continues to sell out & grow in celebrity attendance, sponsors, and funds raised for The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX | May 19, 2015 – The Jamie’s Hope Foundation hosted the Third Annual Golf Tournament for a Cure on May 15th and again sold out both courses at Wildcat Golf Club. The event grossed over $123,000 and participants enjoyed an all-inclusive day full of food, drinks, games, awards, prizes and celebrity auctions while one lucky guest went home with a $15,000 Bullfrog Spa donated by Glacier’s Pool Supplies & Spas. Over 250 golfers, 50 sponsor participants and 80 volunteers joined together and braved the weather to throw another successful Jamie’s Hope tournament. Scattered rains and occasional downpours made things interesting but wasn’t enough to stop this dedicated group. The tournament gave participants the opportunity to golf with some of Houston’s biggest names including current and former Houston Texans players, MLB Brian Cushing, Pro-Bowl center Chris Myers, WR Kevin Walter, OL Ben Jones, Chester Pitts, Houston’s favorite weather girl, Chita Johnson of KHOU Channel 11 and Fox 26 News anchor, Katie McCall. Guests rolled with laughter during the live auction as radio personality, Scott Sparks, auctioned off celebrity caddies with his humorous charm. Among those donating their time as caddies, were 93Q Country’s Erica Rico and the current reigning Miss Houston Texas United States, Summer Sadiyeh. All 36 holes included activities and/or give-a-ways to ensure an exciting time was had by all. Each course featured a luxury car hole-in-one opportunity. Crave Luxury Auto generously put up a...
***GIVE-A-WAY***
“Each year, about 589,430 Americans die of cancer; around one-third of these deaths are linked to poor diet, physical inactivity, and carrying too much weight.” ~ American Cancer Society WIN a Fitbit, JH fruit infuser, and JH tumbler. You must like our Facebook page and share this post! Once we have 3,500 page likes we will announce the winner! We want to help you get moving in this new year. #TheCancerFreeWay #LifeStyleMatters #JamiesHope #GetFit #EndCancer #Prevention...
5 Weeks & 1 day!!!
SOOOOO EXCITED!!!! We have some exciting auction items lined up but could use some help on landing some more!! If you know anyone willing to donate for this great cause, please let us know! We’ll be uploading all items online prior to the event, promoting them for up to two weeks and then displaying everything with provided marketing materials at the gala We try our hardest to make sure companies who donate to our mission receive the best visibility we can provide. Thank you to those who continuously support us! We sincerely appreciate it Please email Amanda@JamiesHope.org with any...
Healthy Bites: Your Nutrition Guide
#CancerPrevention ~ Eating the right foods and staying lean can help reduce your chances of cancer and other diseases but maintaining a healthy diet is often easier said than done. That’s why MD Anderson developed Healthy Bites, a step-by-step nutrition guide challenging you to change your diet by focusing on small steps. It’s these small steps that can lead to larger, more impactful behavior change. Click here to see the 12 nutrition changes you can make to improve your diet. Source: MD Anderson’s Focused on Health – January...Players Up for Auction!!!
Shayne Graham and Kevin Walter, former Texans players, are donating their time to help us raise more money for MD Anderson at the Golf Tournament for a Cure! They will soon be up for auction and you can bid for your chance to golf with them! Auction will be finalized at the Golf Tournament Pairings Party on Thursday, May 9th!!! So don’t miss it!...Donate Here
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