Keep A Breast Magazine - Volume 4

Magazine

Imagine If...

There Was No Cancer.

Bands tell us their thoughts

Meet Carissa Moore!

KAB’s newest ambassador and youngest ASP world surf champ

Join the REVOLUTION! Start a campus club at your school

Art. Education. Awareness. Action.

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Letter From The Founder SHANEY JO DARDEN

Photo: Luke VanVoorhis

An anchor is something that keeps something else still, connected, and safe from storms. This last month I lost my anchor and I’m still not sure what to do. The photo above was taken in the California desert. It’s of me and my anchor, my best friend in the world that kept me grounded during the storms of my life.

This issue of the KAB mag is dedicated to our support system, our community of free spirits, activists, artists, musicians and everyone out there that has anchored KAB throughout the years.

This past October, I rode 65 miles on a bicycle to help raise funds for the Young Survival Coalition. This was an incredible challenge for me since I had never done anything like this is my life. I found I could put my tears and stress into my training and just peddle it all out! Realizing that I love cycling has had such an impact on my life that I wanted to share tips on how to get started (page 20 ). It’s a great to discover you can accomplish huge, crazy, insane goals with the support of friends, family and hard work.

Ed Templeton and his wife Deanna and been KAB supporters for 11 years—since Day 1. I’ve loved watching their lives, careers, communities and love for each other grow (Deanna shot the cover story of Ed on page 17). This summer our Imagine If... There was no Cancer campaign took off like a hurricane (page 9). Thousands of you participated and I’m so grateful to all of you for sharing your personal dreams and fears. Your experiences are all very connected, and your support for each other deep.

I know that many people turn to KAB when they lose their anchors. Everyday I am touched that so many trust us to help them find their voice and connect each other to someone through a simple conversation, our This Is My Story campaign (page 15), or a message on a whiteboard. I’m proud of this issue and all the people involved in it, each of whom has given a piece of their heart to support KAB, It’s all about you - your voice, your spirit and your support.

ISSUE 04 Editors & Publishers: Kimmy McAtee, Kayla Kelley, Greg Goodfellow, Amanda Nixon, Shaney jo Darden Lead Photography: Deana Templeton,

Andrew Arthur Art Director: Nathan Bell Contributing Photographers: Luke Voorhies, Desiree Astorga, photobrent, Luis Mendoza, Kayla K elley, Kyle Craft Contributing Writers: John McGuire, Kyle Craft

The Keep A Breast Foundation 2251 Las Palmas Dr Carlsbad, CA 92011 501(c) (3) #13-4286549 The Keep A Breast Foundation TM is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit Organization. Our Mission is to help eradicate breast cancer by exposing young people to methods of prevention, early detection and support. Through art events, educational programs and fundraising efforts, we seek to increase breast cancer awareness among young people so they are better equipped to make choices and develop habits that will benefit their long-term health and well-being.

CONNECT WITH US!

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Ethan Luck - Reliant K

“I think KAB has crossed all generations, especially the young, in bringing awareness to breast cancer and how to be best prepared. Keep up the good work. “ – Tammy S. via Facebook Reactions to Imagine If...

I don’t think I have ever seen anything so sad. My heart goes out to all of the people who have lost loved ones. My step dad thank goodness is still here today after fighting cancer 3 times. I just couldn’t help but cry when seeing the messages about walking down the aisle and the younger children. I think what the foundation is doing is extraordinary and phenomenal. Please keep up the amazing work.

– Jacob via facebook

Ethan Luck of Reliant K

Jacob - Imagine If... is not meant to be sad but rather a way for people to feel connected to each other and understand that others are experiencing the same feeling they are. Check out the bands from the Vans Warped Tour sharing their feelings with us on page 9.

@keepabreast Keep A Breast Foundation @kabntr Keep A Breast Non Toxic Revolution @keepabreastcan Keep A Breast Canada @askmissnixon Amanda Nixon - Young Survivor Advocate @kabkimmy Kimmy Mcatee - Marketing & PR Manager @kaberica Erica Leite - Youth Outreach Director @mightymendoza Luis Mendoza - New Media Coordinator @kabmichelle Michelle Murray - KABC Executive Director @kylecrafty Kyle Craft - NTR Campaign Coordinator

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From Twitter:

@keepabreast We found a genetic link in my family this year. I’m + for the gene.

Sucks but it’s better 2know &prevent than 2be surprised. From @aebusch Aebusch - Have you applied to be a part of our Treasured Chest program – The non-invasive breast casting program? is designed to celebrate and support women who have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer –as well as Previvors like you. keep-a-breast.org/programs

Diagnosed at 25... here i am at 30 happily celebrating 5 years.

Xoxo from Jeanna in Las Vegas, NV CONTACT US!

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KAB Awareness Your Body, Your Health, Your Answers Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women under 40, and just 5-10% of breast cancer cases are known to be hereditary. For this reason, KAB feels there is a growing need for breast cancer awareness programs that educate young people on the scientific evidence linking breast cancer to certain environmental factors.

In 2011, KAB commissioned youth culture intelligence leader Label Networks to conduct a national survey of 12-25 year olds. The survey was designed to gauge young people’s knowledge of breast cancer threats and warning signs, and to assess their daily health routines. Because most breast development occurs between the ages of 8 and the early 20s, what young girls eat, drink and breath, and the products they use, become the building blocks of future breast health. Keep A Breast conducted this survey to help us better inform young people of ways to lower environmental risks of breast cancer.

Maintain a Healthy Body Weight!

The two most common causes of excess estrogen in young people are obesity and toxicity. In 2010, the International Agency for Research on Cancer reported that 25-30% of breast cancer incidences in Western countries could be avoided if women were thinner and exercised more.

Be Selective! By being selective about what you eat and the products you use, you may lower the likelihood of developing breast cancer. Empower yourself by taking proactive steps toward healthy daily habits.

It’s Easy! Don’t purchase food and household products with certain toxins that can lead to excess estrogen in young women. Avoid Bisphenol-A, commonly found in plastics and canned goods, and phthalates, commonly found in personal care products, both estrogen-mimicking compounds. These “endocrine disruptors” can lead to early onset puberty and abnormalities in the normal breast cell division process.

Why? The growth of breast tissue before and during puberty is the result of rapidly dividing cells. This makes the DNA in those cells more susceptible to cancerous mutations as a result of exposure to toxic substances. But don’t worry! Fortunately, many of these substances can be easily avoided.

Pickup or download our Non Toxic Revolution Mini Zine for more tips at kabntr.org!

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Breast cancer will afflict one in eight American women in their lifetimes.

In 2010 in the U.S. 261,100 women and 1,970 men were diagnosed with breast cancer, and 40,230 died from the disease.

That’s 1 death every 14 minutes!

Breast cancer awareness and education are also relevant to young men. While the incidences of breast cancer in men are rare, the rate rose steadily from 1975 through 2006. About 2000 new cases of invasive breast cancer are diagnosed in men each year, and approximately 450 men die from breast cancer annually.

Breast cancer screening—checking the breasts for cancer before there are obvious signs or symptoms—can help detect breast cancer early, when it is most treatable.

KAB passes out free educational materials and about 200,000 breast self-exam cards each year. More than 80% of women under 40 with breast cancer found their own lump. Look for subtle changes or anything not normal to you.

Products with the phrase “I love boobies!” act as awareness-raising tools that speak directly to young people in a way that is, as KAB believes, authentic, inspiring and refreshing.

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Wonder what chemotherapy is like? Want to know the side effects of radiation? I am out of treatment and here to help YOU in any way that I can- just ASK MISS NIXON! If I don’t know the answer to your questions, I will find you someone who will be able to give you answers!

My story: In January of 2006 at age 27, I was diagnosed with the most aggressive form of the many types of breast cancer. What a party killer! Breast cancer was the furthest thing from my mind. Sure I lived in a toxic environment, ate meat, paid little attention to the ingredients in my beauty products, used antiperspirant, etc…but so did all of my girlfriends? What the f@*#?

I underwent 3 months of chemotherapy, lost all my hair, had a mastectomy, 3 more months of chemotherapy, 8 weeks of radiation, and two reconstructive surgeries. I had every scan, Xray and blood test you could possibly imagine. Now I volunteer at hospitals, participate in clinical studies and am involved with multiple breast cancer organizations. I strive to know the most current information coming down the pipeline about breast cancer and especially how this affects younger people.

My mom has breast cancer and I feel weird talking to her about my life.

It’s hard for me to focus at school right now and my grades kinda suck.

What should I do?—Steven from Reno, NV Be a good listener when she wants to talk but don’t be afraid to talk about your life. Don’t worry about upsetting her. Just because she has been diagnosed with cancer doesn’t mean that she is not interested in hearing what you are up to and what’s new in your world. Be yourself.

Maybe opening up will help you regain focus.

I am in chemotherapy and not only did ALL my hair fall out but my skin is messed up. I feel so ugly is there anything I can do?

—Lori from Daytona Beach, FL During treatment, you will most likely need to change some of our usual products. Things that once worked for you suddenly irritate or dry out your skin, which is normal. Your complexion can be affected by treatment and you might need a more intense moisturizer or need to find sensitive skin formulas. Try Aloe Vera gel (perfect for skin irritated by radiation) or even baby products and always check labels to make sure they are Non Toxic. Blush always makes you look healthier, and try to draw on eyebrows. I love Jane Iredale’s phthalate free mineral blush and eyebrow kit. You can find them at janeiredale.com

What are a few easy things I can do to lower my risk of getting cancer?

—Jeff from St. Paul, MN Hummm…well I’m not sure what you consider easy! Get regular sleep. Don’t stress. Laugh a lot. Go outside. Drink purified water.

Control what goes in your body and what you put on your body.

That is easy, right?

I need some help. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last week and I don’t know how I’m gonna pay for it.—Tina from Oak Ridge, TN Your hospital or clinic should have a financial services department, patient navigator, or a social worker that can help you. Managing financial issues on top of treatment is really challenging but these experts can spend time getting you the resources you need so you can focus on getting healthy.

My aunt was just diagnosed with breast cancer and my mom thinks she should not do chemotherapy but my aunt has already made up her mind. Should I tell my aunt what my mom said?—Roxanne from

Baltimore, MD

Without knowing the specifics of the diagnosis and treatment, I would try to respect how your aunt has selected to deal with her cancer. She needs support right now more than ever. I’m not sure how mentioning what your mom said (which seems gossipy) would support what your aunt is going through.

Ask Miss Nixon at missnixon@keep-a-breast.org or @askmissnixon on Twitter!

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“I was given the opportunity to give back through Keep A Breast by being casted and becoming an ambassador. I’m just stoked - I think the cast turned out great. My dad painted it with my favorite saying: Dream as if you’d live forever. Live as if you’d die tomorrow.”

The newest Keep A Breast Ambassador is a healthy eco adventurer who was raised in Honolulu, Hawaii with some of the most legendary surfers of our time.

To Carissa Moore, surfing is more than a hobby. It is a way of life through which she pushes her personal envelope and breaks established boundaries.

She is currently the youngest woman ever to win the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Championship Title. Not surprisingly, she was recently handed the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing “wildcard” spot to compete against 200 of the top male surfers in the world. She will be the only female competitor.

We met up with Carissa during her recent contest series to talk about her daily effort to maintain a balanced mind, body, and soul. Paddling out into the surf on a daily basis allows Carissa to stay healthy both physically and mentally.

She is constantly updating her blogs with photos of herself hiking, trying new organic foods, and cleaning up beaches with her friends. Carissa takes care not only of herself, but of her environment as well.

“Being in the water everyday makes me very aware of plastic consumption and waste in general. I wanted to be a part of an organization full of activists. It feels only right to give back to our earth.“ Carissa is a wonderful addition our Keep A Breast Ambassador Team. She understands the importance of a non-toxic lifestyle and appreciating nature’s gifts. We are so fortunate to be able to call this girl part of the family, and we can’t wait to see what else she has to offer to the world.

Congratulations again to Carissa!

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This year as Keep A Breast celebrated our 10th year on the Vans Warped Tour. We asked bands to share their feelings on what it would mean to them if there was no cancer in the world!

If you participated this year at any of our traveling education booths visit our Facebook page and tag yourself! facebook.com/keepabreast

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Keep A Breast cause merchandise helps us spread the word and spark conversations about breast cancer prevention, early detection, and the importance of a healthy, toxinfree lifestyle. We all leave a mark on the earth after we pass on -- not only footprints, but the words we speak, the lessons we teach, and the love we spread. These actions impact the world on a higher note than most realize. In this fast paced world we live in, it is easy to forget to be our own leaders daily. Keep A Breast encourages young people to maintain a positive mind, body, and soul. Take care yourself, the world and everything in it.

Don’t just wear I Love Boobies -- Take a stand and make the world a better, healthier place for future generations. We must change our ways and fight for our future.

Prevention Is The Cure.

WATCH OUR MAKE YOUR ACTIONS REFLECT YOUR WORDS VIDEO!

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Surfers, snowboarders, band members and many more have participated in Keep A Breast’s This is My Story Campaign. Through written and video testimony young people impacted by breast cancer get a chance to express their inner feelings, make connections with others and learn coping strategies helpful to them and their loved ones. Keep A Breast records these testimonies and posts them on the KAB website, Facebook page and YouTube page for the benefit of others.

“My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She went from just getting a normal mammogram, and they said ‘Hey, something looks abnormal’.

Luckily they took off her whole breast because she would have had to lose it anyway and go through chemo. She’s a hundred percent now, and its so killer!”

Kassia Meador - Pro Surfer “Over about a month and a half I watched the backbone of our family [my mom] and one of the strongest people I knew lose her fight to cancer… … so I’m here partnering with Keep A Breast and the Non Toxic Revolution because I want everyone to know that what you put in your body does matter.”

Roi Elam from The Material

“My older sister was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her boyfriend actually found the lump. It was a blessing they caught it pretty early, but it was a pretty big blow to our whole family. I didn’t think that she could get affected by it because she was so young, and breast cancer wasn’t in our family. It made me more aware and let some of my friends know that this can happen to you, and you’re the same age as my sister, and you should really give yourself self breast exams.”

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“I found out that my aunt, my mom’s sister, had breast cancer. It was crazy, it hit me totally out of the blue. This is a woman that had been there for me forever, really close to me... Boobs are great, so don’t let cancer get the best of them!”

Alex Gaskarth - All Time Low

“We have more cancer than we’ve ever had in the world, we have more disease and medicine than we’ve ever had, it doesn’t link up. The only thing that links up is our products are getting worse, our pollution is getting worse, our toxicity on Earth is getting worse, therefore our health is getting worse… …Slow down. Notice the details of your day. Where did your food come from? What are the ingredients in what you are eating? If there are more than five ingredients or you can’t pronounce it, I recommend not eating it!”

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BY JOHN MCGUIRE

The name resonates across the vast yet interconnected circles of art and skateboarding. Ed Templeton launched the Toy Machine Bloodsucking Skateboard Co. some 18 years ago, the self-appointed “Alpha Leader” of the brand. Enduring the bumpy challenges that collapse many a start-up, Ed evolved Toy Machine into one of the greatest brands in the history of skateboarding and a populist vehicle for unapologetic expression. Ed remains the core of the brand’s identity and aesthetic to this day, churning out the cryptic propaganda that has snared a growing army of minions. The SECT army is a legion of loyal pawns inspired to wage war against the vacant, stale, paint-by-numbers consumer art scene. This is why Ed constantly comes up when people speak of Keep A Breast’s most famous and favorite artists, and this is why we are as excited as ever to announce that Ed has lent his artistic talent to help raise awareness once again for a Keep A Breast Breast Cast ™ exhibition this winter.

“Ed is an all-encompassing creative disruptor...”

Photo: Deanna Templeton

Just as with Keep A Breast’s ongoing effort to rewrite the “rules” of cancer awareness, Ed Templeton opens our eyes though his penetrating creativity. This is encompassed by one of Toy Machine’s iconic logos: the all seeing, all knowing SECT EYE. It observes via remote surveillance, scrutinizing the awkward mishaps, missteps and social acnes of contemporary pop-culture. Taking cues from backfired social media fallout to good old-fashioned self-loathing, Ed’s body of work is a passcode into an elite membership governed by a simple ethic: Ride a skateboard, use your brain, unlearn and be creative.

Ed’s early path was paved much like that of any disaffected suburban teen obsessed with cultural outliers.

In the mid-80’s, Orange County, CA was awash with skate rats and punks venting creativity through xeroxed ‘zines and informal street art that was equal parts graffiti and primal vandalism. The DIY ideology became a smoldering fire from which a spark found tinder in the failure of the suburban dream. Ed’s skating obsession would fuel his creative flames, rolling him along a trajectory of increasing influence as a sponsored, pro and eventually iconic skater.

Constant world touring led to downtime spent in the hallowed halls of European art museums and documenting the backwaters of international youth culture. Ed began tightening his focus on art and demonstrating a frantic, hyper-productive work ethic. Through his constant grassroots showings and exchanges, Toy Machine art direction and intelligent gallery curating, he has become a viable artistic force who transcends the skate-related scene that nurtured him. His paintings are highly sought after collectibles; with many on permanent display in prestigious institutions.

Ed’s influences include abstract expressionism, gritty photojournalism, untrained folk art and the “Beautiful Losers” street art movement that emerged in the mid 90’s and continues feverishly.

He is a pillar of the latter movement who, like fellow Beautiful Losers Thomas Campbell, Shepard Fairey, Barry McGee and the late Margaret Kilgallen, was an early contributor to KAB’s art-based mission.

First painting a cast in 2004, Ed went on to establish his role as a KAB pioneer in 2006, when he reverse engineered the traditional KAB breast cast by painting a cast of Bam Margera’s rear end.

Photo: Desiree Astorga

Ed is an all-encompassing creative disruptor who supports an abundance of causes in addition to KAB. He is a longtime spokesman for veganism and animal rights, and professionally endorsed the first ever leatherfree, vegan skate shoe. He truly is a testament to what questioning, venting and turning the camera on yourself can result in; a celebrator of life, a disbeliever of social truths. Take away one thing from Ed’s path: Learn, unlearn and break your own rules to make your passion your career.

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Ed Templeton 06’ cast of Bam Margera’s butt raised money for prostate cancer.

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KAB Action Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among women in Brazil. Late diagnosis is considered a major factor affecting mortality rates, as a significant portion of breast cancer patients in Brazil are diagnosed at advanced stages of the disease.

BEARDS

“Keep A Breast uses art as a voice that speaks to all people, without any language barriers.”

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“Any campaign that involves culture, music and art to raise awareness about the planet or public health, is really cool. I think it’s important to make people aware. Because of my experience with tattoo culture, I wanted to “tattoo” this woman with my art. At the same time, I wanted to link the work with the campaign. Breast cancer is something that hurts girls, makes them fragile. So I painted a really hurt-looking heart under an iron woman.”

Magoo Felix - Brazilian Artist

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“Being from South Africa I know the importance of raising awareness for diseases on a global scale. I love that Keep A Breast uses art as a voice that speaks to all people, without any language barriers.”

Lyle Wessels - Artist

Keep A Breast has partnered with oe Magazine in Brazil to highlight breast cancer awareness and showcase prevention and the importance of early detection. We teamed up with some beards that love boobies to bring this multifaceted art show to Brazil.

The artists in this collaboration have emerged from the influence of the music and skateboard scene to help oe Magazine and Keep A Breast bring breast cancer prevention to the youth of Brazil. Visit keep-a-breast.org/brazil to learn more.

“Why wouldn’t anyone be stoked to support Keep A Breast? Painting this cast is for a good cause and it’s a great way to get a community of artists behind the movement. Having been to Brazil and seeing the culture I can guarantee it will be an event of epic proportions.”

Clint Peterson - Pro Skateboarder / Artist

SHARING LANES & SAVING LIVES! KAB’s good friends at Young Survival Coalition recently stopped by KAB HQ to talk about our organizations and ways we can align and support each other’s missions in the future. They were telling us about this cool bike ride fundraiser they do called Tour De Pink. Add up all the environmental benefits of bicycling and throw in a 100-mile fundraiser for the YSC and we jumped on the bicycle bandwagon.

But really…riding a bike is good for more than saving the planet. It’s also one of the most effective workouts you’ll ever do. Just 30 minutes of this aerobic activity 3-5 times a week can lower the risk of breast cancer by 30 to 50%.

Whether you are training for a marathon, in need of some daily exercise to get you out of a slump… or just want to enjoy riding down the road to meet up with a friend, here are a few tips and facts to help you get the most our of your bike ride!

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2 Toss chopped veggies, a can of drained chickpeas, and a cup of coconut yogurt in pot.

3 Mix in a spoonful of curry powder and a sprinkling of garlic powder.

4 Cook until soft.

3 tips to start your Cycle-therapy:

3 tips to start your Cycle-therapy: Start Small. A 135-pound person pedaling 12-14 miles an hour blasts 488 calories an hour. If you bike to and from a destination 5 miles away, twice a week, you can burn up to 3000 extra calories- that’s almost 1 lb. of fat a month!

Cycling can do a lot of good but one to get your blood movin’ is that biking triggers the release of dopamine (a neurotransmitter) in the brain, which studies have shown can increase energy levels by 20% and decrease fatigue by 65% The saying, ‘Look good and feel good too’ must’ve been created by cyclists. When you are riding you have to make sure to have appropriate gear that fits you well (helmet, bike shorts, cycling tops, shoes etc). It seems like a lot and can be expensive but it will last you a few seasons and will LITERALLY save your butt. Check out KAB’s bike kits and get your own KAB bike hat at www.keep-a-breast.org.

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This healthy recipe is brought to you by TheVeganStoner.com, an online cooking resource by vegan designers Sarah Conrique and Graham I. Haynes, who create the recipes in their studio Simple Gestures. The Vegan Stoner was created under the premise that vegan cooking can be made without the extensive ingredient lists and involved recipes.

Be sure to pick up their self-published cook book this Fall.

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Are you the one in class with the re-useable water bottle who wonders why nobody else has one? Does it drive you crazy to see your classmates and teachers throwing stacks of paper in the trash? Want to stop your school from using toxic chemicals in the places you eat, study, and work? Do you wonder why lights are on in the school when nobody is there? If you want to help your school and community Join The Revolution and go non-toxic, start an NTR Campus Club at your school!

The NTR Campus Club program is intended to give every student the opportunity to start a Revolution at his or her own school. Here’s the idea: You and your club members look around your campus and community and identify toxic injustices you would like to change. Then start the Revolution! Find viable solutions to the problems that you can then suggest and implement. Let’s let everyone know that we don’t want toxins in our schools and communities, and we are ready to take action and create change!

Join The Revolution!

For more information on starting an NTR Campus Club, club ideas, and club promotional materials, visit www.kabntr.org/campus-clubs.

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