Bonne Année!
Mon nom est Amanda Lee et je suis Mme Canada International 2010. Je suis très heureuse de commencer mon premier blog et de partager ce voyage avec vous.
J’aimerais vous faire part d’un peu de moi-même. Je suis mariée à mon merveilleux mari, Frank, depuis juillet 2008. Nous avons un très beau fils âgé de huit mois. Il est le centre de notre univers et nous en sommes des parents fiers. Présentement, je suis en congé de maternité de l’Hôpital d’Ottawa où je travaille en tant que technologue en radiation médicale. Ma fonction principale est d’effectuer des scans CT et IRM.
Cette année, j’ai été invité à représenter une cause. J’ai choisi la lutte contre le cancer du sein en collaboration avec la charité Sensibilisation au cancer du sein. Ici à Ottawa, Sensibilisation au cancer du sein, qui est dirigée par des survivantes, est une organisation de volontaires fondée en 1992 par un groupe de femmes qui connaissent de première main ce que le diagnostic du cancer du sein signifie aux patients et à leurs familles. Leur dicton : “Nous prenons soin, car nous avons été là”
Sensibilisation au cancer du sein offre un soutien aux personnes atteintes du cancer. Une fois diagnostiquée avec le cancer, de nombreuses femmes sont tellement débordées qu’il est difficile d’absorber toute autre chose. Cette charité offre de la documentation sur les différentes approches visant à traiter et vivre avec le cancer. Ceci permet aux femmes de prendre une décision éclairée sur la voie du traitement qu’elle choisit.
J’ai été tellement impressionnée lors de ma première visite à leur bureau. La bibliothèque, l’ordinateur et toute l’information qu’ils fournissent pour faire une recherche sur les traitements a été incroyable. Comme ce n’est pas tout le monde qui possède des compétences en informatique ou les moyens d’avoir un ordinateur et l’Internet, il était vraiment agréable de voir un espace où les gens peuvent contribuer à faciliter leur recherche dans une aire de bienvenue. Le bureau offre de l’information simple, telle que les numéros de téléphone pour les cliniques, les bureaux de docteurs et des directions.
Je suis une croyante ferme que vous n’allez jamais pleinement comprendre ce qu’une personne vie jusqu’à ce qu’on aye marché dans leurs souliers. Sensibilisation au cancer du sein offre un programme dans lequel une femme peut être jumelée à une autre survivante qui peut fournir de l’appui lorsque la famille et les amis ne le peuvent pas.
Le bien-être émotionnel est aussi important que le bien-être physique. Ceci rayonne à travers cette organisation qui fournit des classes d’exercices libres et ni un, mais deux équipes de bateau-dragon!
En novembre, je me suis joins en partenariat avec Sensibilisation au cancer du sein. Frank et moi avons été invités à contribuer à leur très beau gala et à la vente aux enchères. C’était génial de s’habiller et de danser toute la nuit pour une bonne cause et quelle merveilleuse façon de débuter la saison des vacances.
J’attends donc avec impatience tout les événements intéressants qui sont à venir, telle que le thé rose ce printemps.
Merci à Sensibilisation au cancer du sein de m’avoir prise aussi généreusement. Je ne vais pas vous laissez tomber!
Amanda Lee
Mme Canada International 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Happy New Year
Happy New Year!
My name is Amanda Lee and I am Mrs. Canada International 2010. I am so pleased to be starting my first blog and sharing this journey with you.
I would like to share a little bit about myself. I have been married to my very wonderful husband Frank since July 2008. We have a beautiful eight month old son. He is the centre of our universe. We are such proud parents. Currently, I am on maternity leave from the Ottawa Hospital where I work as a Medical Radiation Technologist. When I am working I perform CT scans and MRI scans.
This year I have been asked to choose a cause to represent. I have chosen the fight against breast cancer in affiliation with Breast Cancer Action. Here in Ottawa, Breast Cancer Action is a survivor-directed, voluntary organization founded in 1992 by a group of women who knew first hand what breast cancer diagnosis meant to patients and their families. Their saying is “Because no one should face it alone “
Breast Cancer Action (BCA) offers support to those affected with breast cancer. Once diagnosed with breast cancer, many women are overwhelmed that it is difficult to absorb anything else. Breast Cancer Action provides literature on different approaches to treating and living with cancer. It allows the women to make an informed decision on the path of treatment that she chooses.
When I was in their office for the first time I was so impressed. The library, the computer and all the avenues they provide where one can research treatment information was incredible. Since not everyone has computer skills, or the means to a computer and the Internet it was so great to see a space and people who can help facilitate their search in welcoming environment. The office offers simple information as well such as phone numbers to clinics, doctor’s offices and directions.
I am a firm believer that you never fully understand what someone is going through until you have walked in their shoes. Breast Cancer Action has a program where a woman can be partnered with another survivor and provide the support that at times family and friends cannot.
Emotional well being is as important as physical well being and it radiates through this organization providing free exercise classes and having not one but two dragon boat teams!
In November I joined my partnership with Breast Cancer Action. Frank and I were invited to help with their beautiful gala and auction. It was so fun to get dressed up and dance the night away for a good cause and what a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season.
I am so looking forward to all of the fun events in store such as the pink tea that is coming this spring.
Thank you to Breast Cancer Action for generously taking me on. I will not let you down.
Amanda Lee
Mrs. Canada International 2010
My name is Amanda Lee and I am Mrs. Canada International 2010. I am so pleased to be starting my first blog and sharing this journey with you.
I would like to share a little bit about myself. I have been married to my very wonderful husband Frank since July 2008. We have a beautiful eight month old son. He is the centre of our universe. We are such proud parents. Currently, I am on maternity leave from the Ottawa Hospital where I work as a Medical Radiation Technologist. When I am working I perform CT scans and MRI scans.
This year I have been asked to choose a cause to represent. I have chosen the fight against breast cancer in affiliation with Breast Cancer Action. Here in Ottawa, Breast Cancer Action is a survivor-directed, voluntary organization founded in 1992 by a group of women who knew first hand what breast cancer diagnosis meant to patients and their families. Their saying is “Because no one should face it alone “
Breast Cancer Action (BCA) offers support to those affected with breast cancer. Once diagnosed with breast cancer, many women are overwhelmed that it is difficult to absorb anything else. Breast Cancer Action provides literature on different approaches to treating and living with cancer. It allows the women to make an informed decision on the path of treatment that she chooses.
When I was in their office for the first time I was so impressed. The library, the computer and all the avenues they provide where one can research treatment information was incredible. Since not everyone has computer skills, or the means to a computer and the Internet it was so great to see a space and people who can help facilitate their search in welcoming environment. The office offers simple information as well such as phone numbers to clinics, doctor’s offices and directions.
I am a firm believer that you never fully understand what someone is going through until you have walked in their shoes. Breast Cancer Action has a program where a woman can be partnered with another survivor and provide the support that at times family and friends cannot.
Emotional well being is as important as physical well being and it radiates through this organization providing free exercise classes and having not one but two dragon boat teams!
In November I joined my partnership with Breast Cancer Action. Frank and I were invited to help with their beautiful gala and auction. It was so fun to get dressed up and dance the night away for a good cause and what a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season.
I am so looking forward to all of the fun events in store such as the pink tea that is coming this spring.
Thank you to Breast Cancer Action for generously taking me on. I will not let you down.
Amanda Lee
Mrs. Canada International 2010
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