#SmearForSmear Campaign

The Bloggers Who Bless or #BWB lady bloggers, would like to stand up and be counted with our sisters from ‘over the seas’ , we firmly believe in educating women on the importance of Health Care, and the vital role that early detection plays in all forms of cancer.

A recent Social Media Campaign was launched to bring awareness to the importance of pap smears in the UK by the Country’s leading charity, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust have launched the #SmearForSmear Campaign to spread the awareness over the UK’S Cervical Cancer Prevention Week #CCPW 25 – 31 January 2015, it is founded on the following …

‘Launched at the start of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust is asking the public to join #SmearForSmear - a social media campaign which aims to draw attention to the importance of smear tests and stop the rise in numbers of women diagnosed with the disease.’ – Source

Donate & spread the awareness – click here
 

Although South Africa’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month only falls from 1 – 30 September , we as a group felt compelled to show our support in this drive to save lives.

What are the Symptoms of Cervical Cancer?

The most common symptoms include:

• vaginal bleeding between periods or after menopause
• bleeding after intercourse
• pain during intercourse
• unusual vaginal discharge
• excessive tiredness
• leg pain or swelling
• lower back pain

** See more at: http://www.cancersa.org.au/information/a-z-index/what-is-cervical-cancer#content

Here are contact details for the relevant institutions in the UK , USA and South Africa :

United Kingdom:

Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust  - http://www.jostrust.org.uk/

Address: CAN Mezzanine, 49 – 51 East Road, London, N1 6AH
Telephone: 020 7250 8311
Email: info@jostrust.org.uk 

CARELINE/HELPLINE: 0808 802 8000

United States of America

National Cancer Institute - http://www.cancer.gov/

CARELINE/HELPLINE: 1 – 800 - 4 - CANCER

South Africa

CANSA - http://www.cansa.org.za/womens-health/

Email: info@cansa.org.za

CARELINE/HELPLINE: 0800 22 66 22

Online Support

• Join us on Facebook
• Follow us on Twitter
• Write on our Wall  – leave a comment on our website
• Sign up for iSurvivor – online support programme cancer survivors
• Stop Smoking with Seargent Kick Butt – online smoking cessation programme

Show your support for women around the world by joining #BWB and posting a selfie of your smeared lipstick using the hashtag #SmearForSmear &  #CCPW (don’t forget to copy us in at #BWB so that we can RT.

Love the gals at Bloggers Who Bless! 

Rushda from RuBe's Closet

Heather of Femme Lifestyle

Leigh-Ann of Fairleigh

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This past weekend saw yet another gathering of the #bwb troops at the lovely I LOVE MY LAUNDRY in Bree street Cape Town.

The theme for the get together was ' time to air your laundry' , which I in turn then  married up with the idea of a panty drive ( under cover) . I started this off by collecting a pair of knickers from each of the ladies for a charity who supports women who cannot afford panties in townships ... did you know that this often results in rape.

This charity, which I will reveal at a later stage will be the charity that #bwb support going forward.

It was at this point that each lady presented her panties to another #bwb lady, to have her 'personality' described according to her panties ....
What a flippin laugh ...

Here are some guidelines ... Enjoy!

Black:

You're feeling frisky.

Boyshorts:

Comfort and movement are your top priorities.

Lace:

You are feminine, delicate and high-maintenance.

Printed:

You're young at heart.

Sloganned:

You have a sense of humor.

Shapewear:

You often find yourself at high-profile events.

Thong:

You think pantylines should be punishable by death

Classic:

You've had, or will have, this underwear for ten years.

Day-of-the-Week:

You are not an adult.

Expensive:

You are the ultimate luxury shopper.

High-waisted granny panties:

You're retro at heart.

 

We have quite a few changes within #bwb of late as peoples lives get busy and priorities shift a little due to commitments , with Lauren relocating to the UK. It was amazing to just spend time catching up and enjoying the ladies who are now family.

We had a fun morning at I LOVE MY LAUNDRY on Bree Street with the wine flowing , coffee's brewing and the Dim Sum ... steaming and delicious ( just to little .. he he he).

I just want to take time to thank all the ladies who have , are and continue to be part of my group of ladies. These are bloggers who encourage each other , support one another and help each other everyday on the journey that is blogging.

To Cupcake who arrived early and blessed all the ladies with a lovely handrawn piece of art (illustration) , as well as a lovely glass water bottle (Grip n Go) from Consol, thank you for the awesome gifts.

#bwb you gals rock!

Disclos

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