Barbells for Boobs

Monday Oct. 15th CrossFit Solano will be hosting the event Barbells for Boobs. Barbells for Boobs is a non-profit breast cancer organization whose mission is to provide funding for qualified low-income and uninsured women and men who need screening and/or diagnostic procedures in the prevention of breast cancer. We will be doing a workout called "Grace", 30 clean and jerks for time.



The Goal of Barbells for Boobs: To provide funding to breast cancer centers globally through our Mammograms in Action grant program as a "last resort" resource for thousands of people who do not qualify for government funding or other charitable resources. Funding for screenings and diagnostic procedures is not only a necessity, but really does save lives.
Our mission is possible, our message is simple: Save a pair. Save a life.

This is a cause that is so close to my heart. I will be participating in this workout and ask that you take action by sponsoring me and making a donation to Barbells for Boobs at my donation page.

• 232,620 Cases of breast cancer detected in 2011
• 7% of women diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 40
• 2.6 million breast cancer survivors in the US as of 2011

Barbells for Boobs work is focused on "filling the gap" in breast health care as a last resort funding resource for women and men who:

• Are symptomatic and don't meet the current requirements for age (typically under 40)
• Are unable to afford screening service, with or without insurance
• Don't qualify for government funding or other charitable programs

XXVI

I've been MIA from my blog for a while, guess I just haven't had much down time to bore you with my workouts. But since today is my birthday, I'll bless you with a little bday post. 25 was a really great year for me. I feel like I really started to understand who I am and why I am the way I am. Huh? But seriously, I really grew in a lot of ways this past year. Crossfit really pushed me. It helped me look for confidence from within myself, it connected me to an amazing group of people, and it has  allowed me to see myself in a whole new light.

25 also came with some bling. I'm lucky enough to currently be planning my wedding to my best friend. There are days that we laugh and talk about the craziest most random stuff, and I just think to myself, this man had to be put on this planet to be my husband.  

I can't help but look back and reflect and feel extremely blessed. Often times we focus so much on the negatives. We complain when we should be content. I'm so guilty of this. I look at others sometimes and think, how do they have it so good? But the truth is, we all have some sort of struggle. Sure I may not have the money to go on some extravagant vacation this year, and I may not be able to go shopping every weekend for the cutest clothes, but if those are the low's, then I have it pretty darn good.
I used to be so scared of getting older, but my early twenties 
can't even compare to how great the mid's are turning out to be.