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Beanies for Brain Cancer

03/13/19 | Fashion with A Labour of LIfe, Life lived by Me

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It is Humpday and I thought we could tackle a serious and sensitive issue. Let’s talk cancer and the affects it has had in our lives. Or truth be told let’s talk Brain Cancer and the affect it had on my life. It is time to get personal and share a bit about why I went to Thunder Bay for a funeral. It is time to share how my story and the Hacio Girls story is forever connected. Shared stories, shared grief and yes even shared hope, for a cure. Beanies for Brain Cancer is the next step towards hope, hope that one day no other girl has to watch her father fight and lose.

The Story of the Hacio Girls


Hi! ? We’re Amanda, Melissa, and Andrea Hacio and we founded Beanies for Brain Cancer, #B4B. This fundraiser is dedicated to our Dad, Chris, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in October 2018. Their story can be found on their Facebook page.

In early Fall of 2018, we noticed that our Dad was acting a little out of character. After we expressed our concerns about his behaviour, he went to his doctor who could tell that something about him was different. As a result,he was then admitted to the hospital in Thunder Bay, ON, where an MRI revealed swelling in his brain and a tumour on his right side. This news was difficult to take in, and in many ways it still feels surreal, but we developed a plan. A couple of weeks later, we traveled to Toronto where our Dad underwent brain surgery.

A few weeks after the surgery, he began radiation and chemotherapy at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, ON. He was also enrolled in a promising clinical trial.

There were some unexpected bumps along the way, but their Dad was still determined to beat cancer.Unfortunately for all of us and his family in particular that optimism could not defeat the beast we call Cancer. Chris reached the end of his battle on February 19th, 2019. However his girls will continue the fight. They believe in the power of the research that is being conducted. It is with the efforts of the Hacio’s and many others that will help us find a cure and beat this monster. It is time to slay the dragon, time to stand up and do our part to stop the effects of this disease.

My Story and Brain Cancer

Brain Cancer killed my dad, there I said it. Believe it or not after thirty two years that is still hard to write or say. February 4th, 1987 the day this beast took my father. I was only twenty three and still today find it hard to comprehend what happened. How can a disease reside in one’s body undetected for so long. Why is it that once diagnosed the end comes too quick. How is cancer at all fair?

Dad was diagnosed in December of 1986. It probably took the doctors two weeks to figure out what was wrong but once they did life changed. A diagnosis of Cancer changes everyone not just the patient. Families wonder why. Why my dad/son/mom/papa? Why is this happening to us, what did we do wrong? The patient wonders the why but also the what. What is happening to me, what will become of my family, what can I do? So many questions and often not enough conversations or time to get the answers.

Our Cancer Story

Cancer changes lives and families and futures. My family only had two months, truly not enough time to reach denial yet alone guilt so forget the other six stages. Today I wonder if we ever really went through all the steps or if I am stuck somewhere back on anger and bargaining.

Watching the girls go through this even at a distance brought back so many memories. Being at the funeral and watching how they stood with grace beside their mother made me sad, yet proud. Resilience is what makes us who we are. Grief and sadness shape us in to what we can become. They are taking the grief and the sadness and using it to push through. Shaping a future where hopefully their children will not have to go through this. They are the generation to help us fight the monster and find a cure.

Beanies for Brain Cancer

Beanies for Brain Cancer is their fundraising campaign . B4B was created in 2018 by the three girls. The campaign in memory of their father, Chris.  Sadly,Chris lost his battle in February 2019 after a very determined fight.
All proceeds raised were donated to The Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre, located at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, in Toronto, Canada. With more than 2,500 patients seen each year, the Pencer Centre is North America’s foremost multidisciplinary brain tumour facility. Led by Dr Warren Mason, the Centre also serves as a hub for brain tumour clinical trials in North America.The Pencer Centre is dedicated to finding a cure for brain cancer and with your support, WE CAN make this a reality!
The beanies sold out twice already.  Regardless of what they do next I for one hope the beanies come back because I still want a black one. The work they have done and the support they have received from friends, family and community has me believing we can find a way. Tomorrow will be a brighter future for those diagnosed. There will not be any more beanies ordered for a while but they are promising more fundraising in the future. Watch their page and see how you can help. In the meantime, wear a beanie you already own and make a donation anyway.
Learn more about Dr. Mason and the Pencer Centre: https://m.akaraisin.com/18707/about
Donate to the Pencer Centre: https://m.akaraisin.com/18707/gd/index

Lou wants You to wear a Beanie

My fur Girl and I want to know if you will wear a beanie and make a donation.For now, I am looking forward to the the next step the girls will take. And I promise you we will be with them every step of the way. I stand with them, beside them and behind them. We will be a shoulder to cry on, a voice to help them and yes even a cheque to move them closer to the goal we all want. A cure, extra time and a better way for those coming behind us. Together we all can make a difference.

My Outfit and my Beanie

So feels weird to talk outfits after talking cancer but hey that is actually how cancer rolls. One moment we scream or cry and the next moment we laugh. Cancer moves forward and so too shall we. Today’s look is totally about my beanie. The black beanies sold out but I did manage to grab a grey one.

My Grey tri-colour skirt paired with a tweed cardigan and tights just seemed right. This skirt has made a few appearances. Actually,truth be told everything but the beanie has made several appearances on the blog. Today’s look is perfect for work or for play. However, for today that is the extent of my “fashion post” . I want you to focus on the Beanie and how you can help us. Thanks for listening and the support you have shown

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  1. Amy's Fashion Blog says

    2019-03-13 at 7:15 am

    Cancer is such a sucky thing. I have a few family members who have it. Along with a few co-workers.

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home

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    • Debra vanderwey says

      2019-03-26 at 6:24 pm

      Thank you for the support and kind words about my nieces. They are amazing! My brother would be so very proud of them❤️ I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father to brain cancer. I hope one day there will be a cure.❤️

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      • lindaandkent1@gmail.com says

        2019-03-26 at 9:45 pm

        Thank you, we love the girls and miss Chris. Words will not change what happened but maybe they can help make a difference for someone. I am so inspired by what the girls are doing,

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    • lindaandkent1@gmail.com says

      2019-03-26 at 9:46 pm

      it is just so horrible and seems to affect way too many of us late,ly

      Reply

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