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A somber September
The past week was one for reflection, with the Queen of the United Kingdom's passing and, closer to home, the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks that killed more than 3,000 people in 2001. The toll from those attacks grew, as first responders and, later, volunteers assisting with cleanup, fell ill.
These people who had rushed to save others, or freely came to help with the debris, suffered from exposure to toxic chemicals and dust at the ruins of the Twin Towers.
Now, the federal World Trade Center Health Program is running short on funds, imperilling its ability to continue caring for those affected by exposure on 9/11. You can read more about it from NBC News, here.
There are events that stay with you. For me, as for many, September 11, 2001, is one I cannot forget. And for me, it strangely intersects with Elizabeth II.
I was in her country when the murderers piloted their planes into the World Trade Center that terrible day. My first accounts of what happened were from British media, and I believe that is why, when I remember all the American lives lost, I also remember that people from the United Kingdom and many other nations perished that day, too.
This was a world tragedy and the world came together. When I think of that, I think of the banner I saw outside of an English church: "Pray," it said, "for America."
— Katharhynn, from the newsroom.
Let's go, Red Hawks!
Way to go, team! The Red Hawks football team upset Erie, notching a 49-40 victory last Friday evening. The Red Hawks successfully fought the Tigers on the Tigers' home turf.
Read Cliff Dodge's story right here.
Help keep up the fight
Statistics bring us more alarming news: more than 42,000 women died because of breast cancer in 2019, according to the CDC, which did not have more recent data. That same year, 264,121 new cases were diagnosed in American women. Don't forget: although the disease primarily strikes females, men, too, can develop breast cancer.
Montrose is fortunate to have the Bosom Buddies for breast cancer patients and survivors. Bosom Buddies is raising money for things like financial assistance and free wigs or prosthetics, as well as scholarships awarded to survivors and to children whose parent or guardian has ever been diagnosed with the disease.
Can you help? Oh, yes. You can! The 30th Bosom Buddies Walk/Run is on for Oct. 8, taking off from Montrose Pavilion. Register and pay now at bosombuddiesswc.org (and don't overlook the second S after "buddies" in the address). You can also check out details about the upcoming walk/run, plus the fun extras organizers have planned, here.
(People in pink get moving for last year's Bosom Buddies Walk/Run. Courtesy photo)
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