NEWS FLASH AND UPDATES!!!!

Greetings to all you Outlaws!
Wanted to let everyone know what we have been up to. The Original Outlaw, Shannon has been very busy of late. First, a few weeks ago she was on the prominent radio show of the famous Doc Gallagher ( of Zig Ziglar fame). Doc has a very large following as he offers unique and timely financial advice as well as current talk as to what is happening in our world. Shannon did a great job and we have had very pleasing response from her appearance. I am sure this will not be the last time our Original Outlaw will be heard on the air waves.

Shannon and I were graciously invited to attend the Ft. Worth Breast Cancer Symposium at the Modern Art Museum on April 9th. It was a wonderful experience. The speakers were informative and entertaining. They covered everything from genetics to sex! Yes, I said the "S" word, even I ( old Outlaw Mom) learned a thing or two!

The Pink Outlaws had a fabulous time at the Relay for Life this year in Ft. Worth. The Outlaws raised more than $5,000!!! I have put a few pictures of this amazing event here on the blog and will post more on the picture page this week. Take a look and see how much fun everyone had. Some of the events were so amusing and brought smiles to all the faces and others brought tears from the heart. We thank everyone who helped make this years Relay such an overwhelming success.

Now, for some really exciting news---Shannon has been chosen to sit on a panel for the Department of Defense Medical Research Team on breast cancer in Washington D.C. She and I will be leaving for the Capitol the first of May. We are both very excited about this opportunity. She has a load of reading and studying to do before the panel meets. This is not going to be an easy assignment , but one which she is more than able to handle. I, will be involved in some very heavy history lessons! When Shannon has a free minute, I will be ready to be the tour guide. We will be wearing our Pink Outlaw shirts all over D.C. and will certainly try to get a card through the gates of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue!!!

The Pink Outlaws were very blessed and privileged to help a cancer victim purchase an airline ticket to his home so he could say good-bye to his children. His prognosis is not a good one and he is now on hospice. He was so thankful for the help, but we were the truly blessed ones. This is what Pink Outlaw is all about. Paying it forward. We are hoping to be able to make greater differences in more lives in the near future. We thank all of you for making this possible.

So, I will check back when we return from D.C. and share photos and memories with you. In the meantime smile and know you are loved.
Outlaw Mom

YOUNG BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR'S CONFERENCE

Well, gang we had a blessed and most wonderful time at the Young Breast Cancer Survivor's Conference in Dallas. I will be posting all our great photos soon. Please, check them out.
We met so many courageous women sporting beautiful smiles flowing from joyous spirits.

We were joined by Pink Outlaws Charlotte and Candy. These gals are two hard working Outlaws with the ability to bring not only physical strength to our effort but positive attitudes capped with welcoming laughter.

We were touched by women's stories from all over the world, from Africa to Australia and beyond! This nasty cancer has no boundaries. One thing for sure, these vibrant ladies are all fighters.

We danced, we laughed, we made new friends and gathered tons of new information which we hope to share with you soon.

Pink Outlaw received so many positive comments which encouraged us to continue with our quest to help those who cannot help themselves. Soon our pal "The Masked Avenger" will be doing another anonymous random act of kindness. Stay tuned and I will bring you all the details.

We thank you for your continued support. There are some wonderful things in the works for us Outlaws. I can't wait to share these opportunities with all of you. We could not do anything without our most appreciated Outlaw Gang. We love all of you..
Outlaw Mom and Original Outlaw Shannon.

CONFERENCE FOR YOUNG WOMEN AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER

The Pink Outlaws will be an exhibitor at the 9th annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer Febraury 27th thru March 1st. This conference will be held at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. If you or you know of anyone who could benefit from this conference please pass the word. You can reach the information page at www.youngsurvivorconference.org
There will a ton of information available as well as learned speakers giving up to date news on breast cancer treatments and workshop sessions.
I know we will be meeting people from all over the United States and hearing some awesome stories. I will tell you all about it when we are home and rested from all the excitement. My old head will be bursting with stories and new found knowledge.
Spring is just around the corner. Get outside and enjoy the sunshine and know we are thinking about you.
Outlaw Mamma Zee

JPS SPIRIT AWARDS

Well, gang another wonderful experience for a proud mother. JPS held their annual Spirit Awards last night at the Fort Worth Club (in Ft. Worth, of course)! I must say the atmosphere was elegant right down to the scrumptous food and the harpist supplying the beautiful music.
Every year JPS selects from the over 4,000 employees finalists for the Spirit Award. This year our Miss Shannon was one of the top ten finalists. This is quite an honor. Shannon as well as this mom, feel very blessed.
It truly was an amazing evening.
The special speaker was Pastor Ralph Waldo Emerson, Jr. He delivered an inspiring message which certainly resonates with us here at Pink Outlaw. The point he made was to think of others first, be selfless and put your heart into giving. We hope to continue this message and
commit many more acts of kindness around our world.

JPS HOSPITAL'S SURVIVOR CANCER PARTY

The Pink Outlaws were so very blessed and honored to be the hosts for the JPS Hospital's Cancer Clinic's Holiday party for survivors and their families this year. Pink Outlaw has only been up and running a very few weeks and through your generous support we were able to participate in this wonderful event.
We thank Mr. Roy Threet, Administrator of the JPS Cancer Clinic.
We fed many people, gave away nice door prizes and met some awesome survivors. I do think everyone had a grand time. Santa visited and gave away some surprises to the children. We even had one survivor ( a gal close to my age and we won't say what that is!) say she had never had the chance to sit on Santa's lap. Well, we here at Pink Outlaw took care of that and she now can take that out of her bucket list.
We had some great help from Pink Outlaw Marion and three young ladies. The teens were very impressive with their desire to help and sporting beautiful smiles all the while. These girls are: Tori Lara, Jamie Dill and Christa Garza. We thank them again.
We purchased most of the delicious food for this event at Sam's Club. Sam's sent their representative, Marilyn with cookies and goodies to share. We thank Sam's and Marilyn, she was a delight. We thank all donors and those who helped anonymously with this wonderful experience.
We will continue to do random acts of kindness and with your support and prayers we know anything is possible.
We hope you are blessed with much joy, peace and good health in the New Year. Thanks again for all you do. We love you.
Outlaw Mom and Shannon

WINTER WALK

WINTER BLESSINGS

Greetings Outlaws:
We hope your Holiday Season is perking along at a safe pace.
We are busy here at Pink Outlaw and will soon bring you up to date on all the exciting happenings.
Please, take time to count your blessings, hug one another and smile a big old fashioned smile for us.
I am including a photo I took awhile back of a snow covered path I walked while contemplating all the wonderful people in my life. Look at it and know I am thinking of you.
Mom Outlaw