14th Annual Champagne Brunch Honorary Chair, Gail Chovan’s, wonderful speech:
Hi, I’m Gail ***, and I have breast cancer…(pause and scan the room).
Okay, this is where you’re all supposed to say ‘Hi Gail!’ in ragged unison, because, let’s face it, this is like a big 12-step program, and cancer is the monkey on our backs. Or on our breasts. Either way, we’re all in this “club” together. Everyone in this room either has breast cancer, or has been affected by it in some way. Your friends, your partners, your sisters, or your mothers…
So let’s try again. Hi, I’m Gail *** and I have breast cancer. (HI GAIL!!)
Okay, that’s better. now I can tell you my story and give you my perspective.
