When she was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago, Becky Peters-Combs realized that her situation was similar to that of most other breast cancer patients. She also learned how lucky she was to face the disease with the help of her family and her friends.
Researching with one of her closest friends, Peters-Combs and Peggy Benedict discovered that only 20 percent of all funds donated to breast cancer go to breast cancer research; the rest go to awareness, education and administrative costs. Both agreed that in our country, where there are pink garbage trucks, we are overly aware, and not supportive enough of breast cancer research – research that could actually slow down or halt the spread of this disease that kills 40,000 women a year.
To raise $25,000 for breast cancer research, 56 “bosom buddies,” including Dottie Lamm, Dick Lamm, Dr. Terry Dunn, Dr. Elaine Scholes, Dr. Kechriotis Nelson, Lisa Haifleigh, Elizabeth Johnston,and Lesley Philipps, gave their stories about dealing with breast cancer to Peters-Combs. Her friend, fellow teacher, and breast cancer survivor, Benedict, helped edit the piece, and “Cancer Land” – the ultimate game show was created.
“Cancer Land”, looks at what people say, what people don’t say, what people do, don’t do, and what people should do during a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment (both women and men). Filled with music (provided by Dave Halterman and Amber Duffy), laughter and sorrow, the piece is fun, funny, tearful and moving.
Thirteen of the original contributors will perform “Cancer Land” Aug. 13, 14 and 15 at the John Hand Theatre (the original firehouse in Lowry – one block north of the hangars) at 7653 E. First Place. The Silent Auction begins at 6:30 p.m. and the show is from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Tickets are $100 and may be purchased online at www.wewseminars.com. You also can donate through the website.
All net proceeds go to Sue Miller’s Day of Caring and Susan G. Komen Colorado for breast cancer research.
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