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I am from a small community, and we have recently held a number of breast cancer fundraiser/ awareness nights.
This last week, a member of our community passed away from breast cancer. Her family was heavily involved in the awareness campaign.
I want to make a number of sympathy cards for members of her family. I have made ones with birds, flowers, and trees, already. Would it be appropriate to send a card that was pink for breast cancer with a pink ribbon on it, or would that be an awful reminder, or just awkward?
I think that's just fine. They know what she died from; there's no sense trying to dodge it. It will always be on their minds, pink card or not. I think it's a nice way to show your support.
No, I think it's a wonderful idea! I know my aunt passed away from Ovarian Cancer (she was only 32) and my mom said she always wished there were more teal ribbons (the color symbolizing Ovarian Cancer) around back then (she passed away in 1986.
Anyway, I have the causabella from Stamping Bella so next year for her birthday and in her honor, I am sending each family member and close friends of the family a card made with Causabella decked out in Teal!
I say, do what you are comfortable with but knowing most people and especially since you said her family was involved in fund raising for the cause. I think that type of card might even mean more to them then a traditional/typical sympathy card.
I hope that helps and sorry I rambled...I do that when I'm tired, lol! ;)
__________________ Jennifer
To the world you may just be one person, but to one person you may be the world.
I to think it would be a wonderful idea! My sister is going through breast cancer right now and I can't even imagine what life would be like without her however if we loose her I would deffinatly not be offended with a pink card.
As a breast cancer survivor, I think it would be a wonderful thought. I know that my family would not be upset by it at all, I mean once we are diagnosed we become pink ribbon fans as our families do too. Prayers to you and this ladies family.
My vote: very appropriate. Pink is the symbol not of the disease but the move to try to find it's cure. I imagine everyone in her family would appreciate that sentiment right now.
__________________ If you don't want your tax dollars to help the poor, then stop saying you want a country based on Christian values, because you don't. ~ Jimmy Carter
Is this appropriate?
