Last night my parents and I attended the best run fundraiser for an organization called Friends Fighting Breast Cancer (FFBC). The organization raises money for breast cancer research at MGH. At the soiree on the main speaker was Leif Ellisen, MD, PhD and he talked about where the money for research goes, specifically working towards developing more specific tests for high risk patients to be able to work towards prevention. Very interesting stuff. It was amazing to see all the people at the fundraiser all of which knew someone whose life had been affected by breast cancer or were survivors/fighters themselves. The president of FFBC spoke about her mother's 13 year battle with breast cancer, which made me very grateful for all of the developments in treatment and thankful for all those before me who were willing to undergo trials to develop those treatments. This is part of the reason why I have my blood in one study looking at 20 different genes and enrolled in the vaccine study. Using myself to help further the research.
Last night also involved a good helping of fun. One of the FFBC committee members, who is also a good family friend, and I had some fun in the photobooth (see right). There was also dancing, good food and whoopie pies. You can see the full scalp coverage I now have going (particularly where I am making a monkey face).
I also learned last night that it is physically impossible for me not to hit the dance floor when this song is playing:
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