2011 has been a tough year for my family.  Emotionally draining and exhausting, and that’s part of the reason my posts have been so few and far between.  But I couldn’t let this opportunity pass me by, so here I am!

Most of you probably know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Breast Cancer is such a prevalent disease that it’s unusual for anyone to not be affected by it.  Even so, it was one of those things that was always in the background for me – it happened to other people’s families.  I’ve been affected by breast cancer before – I’ve had friends or their family members be diagnosed; I’ve even had family members down the line fight the disease, but it’s never been quite as close as it has this year.

Very recently, one of my aunts was diagnosed with stage 2 Breast Cancer.  She’s the youngest of four girls, mom of three and awaiting the arrival of her very first grandson next month.

My aunt has started her treatments, has picked out her wig (it looks great), and has a strong support system in place.  With all of my heart, right down to my toes, I know she will beat this.  But I also know that I want to help stop this disease from affecting others in any way that I can.

That’s why, for the entire month of October, any session that you book (you just have to book it – you don’t have to hold the session in October. You can save it for next month, or next spring!) from October 1-31, 100% of the session fee will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. With only seven sessions booked, that’s over $1000 that can be donated to this worthy cause!

So, what could be better? You get a session with your family, your kids, your newborn baby, or your growing belly and you get to help stop a disease that affects way too many people.

Call (847-970-8055) or email (info@essenceportraits.com) today to schedule your session.

Until next time,
Brianne