Men With Heart is an all-volunteer team dedicated to eradicating breast cancer by raising awareness and funds and motivating men in the fight.
Breast cancer apps
With iPhones able to get stock quotes, get weather forecasts, and even get sassy, is it any surprise that breast cancer apps wouldn’t be far behind? This article, from the Life Goes Strong website, reviews five such apps (and also gives a plug to MWH!). Get instructions for self-exams, GPS directions to the nearest mammography clinic, diagnosis guidance, and more, all on your phone.
Do you know of any other breast cancer or health apps? Hit the orange “comments” link and tell us about them!
Congratulations Boston 3-Day Walkers!
If hardship makes the memories stronger, then Boston 3-Day walkers have earned a lifetime of remembrances!
Mother Nature stubbornly refused to give us one solid day of decent walking weather. From the 100+ temps of day one to the thunder and lightning of day two to the steady morning rain of day three, the elements continually challenged the dedicated throng of 1,700 walkers. Has there ever been another walk where the route was shut down for two days in a row due to extreme conditions?
But you know what? We’ll be talking about this walk for years to come!
We’ve posted a bunch of photos on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/menwithheart), with more to follow. Please feel free to post your own pix on our FB site.
You can also leave a message on this page (see the “comments” link near the top) or on our Facebook page.
Thanks to all our fellow walkers for an amazing weekend! We can’t think of anyplace we’d rather be than out on the route with you – in any weather!
Party for a cure!
It’s not very often you can do something selfless, charitable, and beneficial — and have a blast doing it. Well, this Thursday night, you can!
On June 16, the Glynn Hospitality Group pulls out all the stops for a huge outdoor block party in downtown Boston. There will be local bands, adult beverages, celebrity appearances, raffle action, and hundreds of beautiful people. Glynn has been putting on this party for charity for 19 years running, and they know how to host a great event! A $10 donation lets you join the bash breast cancer bash! Get tix and more info here.
And while we’re discussing the calendar, The Boston Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure is fast approaching on 22-24 July. Every year this walk grows in popularity. Not sure if it’s the weather, the three-day format, two nights in camp, or the beautiful route they always seem to find. MWH already has a team of 22 guys committed to walking, and we are actively looking for more guys to join us in this inspiring event. Contact Scott Walters (scott@menwithheart.org) to join this year’s Komen walk. If you would like to learn more about joining Men With Heart, click here.
MWH teams with Lahey Clinic for support group
The new “Caregivers Circle” program, funded with a Men With Heart grant, begins June 1. Click here for more info.
Amazing Avon pix
Eradicating disease is tough work, as proven by 2,300 walkers in mid-May who trekked 40 miles for the cause. Man With Heart Rick Freschner lugged his 20-lb. SLR around the route to document the joys and sorrows. Check out his incredible photos from the 2011 Boston Avon Walk by clicking here.
Congrats Avon Boston Walkers!
A little rain at the end of the walk (okay, a freaking deluge!) couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm or lessen the impact: more than 2,000 walkers raised over $5 million dollars in the fight against breast cancer!
Men With Heart would like to offer its collective congrats to the thousands of courageous women (and scores of courageous men) who endured blisters, shin splints, pulled muscles, and, let’s be frank, kind of a crappy dinner, to bring us closer to a world without breast cancer.
It was a privilege to walk alongside you. We hope that we made your journey easier, your steps lighter, and your pain less noticeable. (Nothing like a few stanzas of off-key singing to take your mind off the pain!)
Congratulations to all involved!
(P.S. We posted photos to our Facebook page throughout the walk. Check them out here: www.facebook.com/menwithheart)
(P.P.S. To share your thoughts or post a message, click here.)
We’re looking for a few good men!
Chances are, you know someone who’s battling breast cancer. And chances are, you wish there was a way you could help.
Well, there is: Join Men With Heart!
Men With Heart is raising funds and awareness and supporting our fellow walkers in the fight against breast cancer. This year, we’ll be celebrating our 10th anniversary and will be passing the million dollar mark in funds raised.
Want to join a team of great guys fighting for a noble cause? Click here for more info!
