Jump for Jamie 2016
Jamie Gilmore, founder and inspiration behind the non-profit Jamie’s Hope, continues to battle a rare form of cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma. After suffering through the extreme side-effects of chemotherapy for almost 3 years, she decided to completely change her life through diet, exercise, meditation and extreme lifestyle modification. The difference has been nothing short of amazing!! Although she still battles this stage 4 disease, her scans show extremely promising results! As she fights to live, she has chosen to take life by the horns and inspire others to do the same. She blogs daily in hopes that she can encourage others to live life to the fullest and JUMP into living a healthy, well-rounded life. Lifestyle Matters; dedicated to educating others on the importance of cancer prevention through diet & nutrition, physical & emotional wellness and stress management. Click here for photos… WE DID IT! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THE JUMP FOR JAMIE! $4,300 Raised for Jamie’s Hope Programs!!! Special Thanks… to those that donated $250+ and took advantage of our Lifestyle Matters T-shirt BONUS! Golfers Against Cancer Dan & Lynn McIntyre Texas Eye Institute Dr. Charles & Tammie Johnson SecurityNational Mortgage Company Brian de Armas Massage Heights Debbie Weatherford Thrive Drip Spa Gilad Lutfak & Erin Kemp Options Urgent Care & Wellness Center Dr. Wasim Khan & Fatema Naqvi Earl & Paulette Gilmore Tubular Solutions, Inc. Timothy Bedore What an awesome experience. As Jamie chooses to live her life to the fullest, she’s encouraging others to do the same (even if she has to drag us!). Thank you Jamie for challenging each one of us...
Bonus
TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO GET THE BONUS!! When you donate $250 or more by Feb. 6th to Jamie’s Hope in support of the #JumpForJamie, your name (or company name) will go on the back of our new #LifestyleMatters Tshirts!!! Our Current #JumpForJamie “Bonus” supporters are: Dan & Lynn McIntyre Dr. Andy & Tammie Johnson Debbie Browne Weatherford Earl & Paulette Gilmore Fatema Naqvi Wanna join them? DONATE HERE:...
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...
Kroger Community Rewards Renewal
Kroger Community Rewards is a way to support Jamie’s Hope by shopping where you already do! If you haven’t done so, please add Jamie’s Hope to your Kroger card – they will DONATE 1% of your purchases back to JH. Every dollar helps – and these add up quick! If you already have, please check to make sure that Jamie’s Hope is still your charity to donate, since, unfortunately, Kroger requires you to reselect you charity each year. #JamiesHope #Kroger #GiveBack...
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...
Woohoo! we have our first HOLE SPONSOR!
Thank you #HardcorePilates for your continued support smile emoticon Check them out to energize your workout, get stronger or reshape your body, experience the latest innovation in Houston fitness – Hardcore Pilates! #GetStrong #GetFit #LifestyleMatters #JamiesHope...
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:...
What about Bob
Thinking of Bob Allen KHOU today… last October we honored him at our 4th Annual Masquerade for a Cure Gala. Thank you Chita Johnson KHOU and KHOU 11 News for helping us put together this little video. #BobAllen #JamiesHope #GetWellBob...
***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...
Angel Tree Gift Delivery 2015 Photo Gallery
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What a WONDERFUL DAY!
Thank You to EVERYONE that donated and volunteered to make this years Angel Tree so Spectacular! Special Thank You to HASC for allowing us to hold our event there but also for donating Jason’s Deli! The surprise visit of Santa and Mrs. Clause was quite the unexpected treat as well! We apprecite Earchphoto, Guyton Photography, and Hung L. Truong Photography for spending their Saturday with us and capturing all the chaos! Also, we are thankful for the families that welcomed the Jamie’s Hope family into theirs and allowed us to share this Christmas Holiday with...
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...
Thank you to the Eschete family
Thank you to the Eschete family for adopting a whole family!!!! This is the kind of stuff that makes me cry… Love people that give back and make a difference in this world!!! Was great meeting Kim and looking forward to seeing you soon at the Angel Tree event smile emoticon ~ Jamie #AngelTree #JamiesHope #GiveBack #Cancer #CancerFighters #Christmas...
Thanks Cuz!
Just met up with our cousin who donated lots of toys for ANGEL TREE!!! Thank you Gilmore Family for helping out! smile emoticon Lots of AWESOME Toys in the house, lol! #JamiesHope #AngelTree #Presents #Thankful
2015 Bald is Beautiful
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You shop, #AmazonSmile gives back!!!
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