Day of Support!

[lady_windermere]

I'm reposting something buzziecat just posted in her own LJ:

Recently, I was talking with some LJ friends who fought or are still fighting a battle with cancer. And, it was clear from our conversation that the love and support received from their LJ friends helped them with that battle.

So, it occurred to me that we might have a Day of Support for them and other LJ friends and loved ones who are struggling with cancer and other illnesses.

In Support, we could use the same symbol for all the posts and replies we make during one entire day. A ribbon was mentioned as a possibility for the symbol.

If you are interested in having a Day of Support, please reply (to me if you want, or directly on buzziecat's entry: here) and also post this message to people on your flist so we can reach as many Lj-ers as possible.

The suggested day is July 20th, a Monday.

kinnetikart has made a batch of various colored icons with ribbons (including a multicolored ribbon.) Other LJ members may also be interested in designing icons. She also sends out hugs to members of my flist who have been, or are, in the same place she is now. My icon was made by her, and I'm sure the three of you know who you are, and why this is important to me to show support.

People may choose to use one or more icon(s) representing their illness(es) or representing the illness(es) of loved ones.

I hope many of you would want to take part in this :)

Thank you.

Comments

[spn4ever.livejournal.com]

That's a lovely idea *hugs* my big sis passed away in June 20th 2004 (yesterday) due to a kidney tumor.

Thanks a lot for posting this and informing
*hugs*

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

I'm so sorry to hear about your big sister *hugs*

Yes, I'm all set, and have my icon now for the day!

[mirasol.livejournal.com]

I know that for myself, if I hadn't had my LJ I would have come out the other side of my treatments far less sane. I'm thankful each and every day for all of you.

As far as I know the general cancer awareness ribbon colour is lavender.

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

It is all that we can to, give what support we can via the internet. And keep up with what is happening to try and help.

I'll pass on the information, could be a lot of help.

[pippii.livejournal.com]

Thank you♥

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

The least I can do, and it it helps anyeone it is worth it!

*love you lots*

[pippii.livejournal.com]

Love you too♥

Have to ask, do you have pierced ears??

♥hugs

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

No, I don't have any piercings or tattoos. Don't have earlobes, do cannot even wear clip ons either.

*hugs and Love*

[pippii.livejournal.com]

Oh..I wanted to make you dragon earrings that is why I asked...
Have to come up with something else;)
♥cuddles♥

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

Thank You so much for thinking about me!

*hugs tight*

[jaded-jamie.livejournal.com]

What an amazing idea. *hug*

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

It is, *hugs*

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

That sounds like a really good idea.

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

It is. Having three people on my friends list with Breast Cancer, I just had to!

[hab318princess.livejournal.com]

As you may know, I now work as medical secretary in oncology (mainly breast and colon cancer) so I'm definitely in! I'd just need an icon...
great idea

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

You could have the one I had made if you like.

Great to hear you are in!

[hab318princess.livejournal.com]

that would be wonderful, thank you!

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

My pleasure!

[wildannuette.livejournal.com]

That's a great idea, I'm in. My grandad had leukemia and my friend has cervical cancer. Not to mention of couple of people on my flist that have loved ones affected by it.

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

Great news. I've been lucky that none of my family have been effected, but I know lots in RL who have!

If you want an icon, you can snag the one that was made for me.

[nimenic.livejournal.com]

I think it's a great idea. I think almost everyone has someone they lost or know who has some form of cancer.

*hugs*

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

I thought so as well when I see it, it seems to have effected everyone in some way!

*hugs*

[inkingwords.livejournal.com]

I think this is such a great idea especially since many people get their support through the people they share their blogs with.

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

Yes, as soon as I saw it I thought I had to do it.