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Breast Cancer. Those are two words that no woman ever wants to hear. But my mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and sister have all been among those who have been given the devastating diagnosis. Sadly they’re not alone. Every year approximately 250,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed. But did you know that it’s the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death among Hispanic and Latina women?
Breast Cancer Diagnosis? Free Silver Lining Companion Guide: A Supportive and Insightful Guide to Breast Cancer
Allstate wants to support women who are diagnosed with breast cancer by making The Silver Lining Companion Guide: A Supportive and Insightful Guide to Breast Cancer available at no charge. Because they recognize the devastating effect this disease has had on the Hispanic and Latina community, they’ve recently made this guide available in Spanish.
“Allstate is dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of women across the country,” said Stacy Sharpe, senior vice president of corporate relations, at Allstate Insurance Company. “It is Allstate’s hope, and the hope of our agency owners across the country who have volunteered to distribute the guide, that it will prove to be a source of comfort, knowledge and inspiration to all who read it.”
The Silver Lining Companion Guide is a helpful and supportive resource designed to assist everyone affected by a breast cancer diagnosis. Its author, Hollye Jacobs, is a nurse as well as a breast cancer survivor. She was diagnosed in 2010 as a 39-year-old mother. To cope, she created The Silver Pen blog to document her cancer experience which included a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation. Jacobs’ blog became the basis for her book which became a New York Times bestseller.
In her book, Jacobs’ shares advice on what got her through the devastation of her diagnosis, then through her treatments, and on into recovery. The book includes inspiring photographs which were captured by her friend and co-author, Elizabeth Messina, an award-winning photographer. Her photos show the reality of the disease as well as the light and beauty that can be found as well.
Jacobs’ continues to blog about her recovery as well as share practical advice like How to Help Someone Who Has Cancer, Talking to Kids About Cancer, Helping Kids with Cancer, and more.
The Silver Lining Companion Guide: How to Get Your Free Copy
The Companion Guide is a condensed version of “The Silver Lining: A Supportive and Insightful Guide to Breast Cancer.” It includes practical tips plus valuable information and inspiration for anyone dealing with breast cancer. The free companion guide is available to download or pick one up at participating locations and select Allstate agencies nationwide. Find the nearest participating distribution center at Allstate.com/SilverLining or download the English version or Spanish eBook version.
Silver Linings Giveaway
Allstate is not associated with the Pink Ribbon campaign
By using the widget below, you’ll be letting your friends and family know about this great resource and you’ll be entered to win the Silver Linings Giveaway which includes a Breast Cancer tote $21.99 (5% of profits donated to The Breast Cancer Research), a Pink Pashmina $21.99 (5% of profits donated to The Breast Cancer Research), and a $50 Visa Gift Card. A $94 value
I feel that The Silver Lining Companion Guide should be read by everyone. It would help us gain a better understanding of how to help those dealing with breast cancer 🙂
The Silver Lining Companion Guide sounds like something everyone should ready. This is a great resource to help gain a better understanding and to help others better 🙂
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This is such a wonderful cause to support. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and fought it with so much courage, dignity and strength. She passed away but left such a legacy of never giving up to my sisters and myself.
Oh Laurie, I’m so very sorry for your loss.
my mom passed away from breast cancer 3 years ago.. it’s important to spread the message to get checked.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Steven. Losing a mother is so terribly hard, to cancer even more so.
Thank you for this reminder – and the resources – it’s always something we need to keep aware of and get support when needed!!!
This is such a good book to help women in the fight against breast cancer! The more information that we learn can really help fight this terrible disease!
This is such a great giveaway. Honestly the support and info that the book appears to offer is awesome
Sounds like a great book, definitely one that sounds very helpful. I should tell my step sister about this, she is in remission of breast cancer.
This is such a great giveaway to host during the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness month. My husband’s aunt is fighting breast cancer right now and I would love to win this for her!
I think it’s wonderful that Allstate is providing a Companion Support Book to those diagnosed with Breast cancer! What a great campaign.
I know so many people affected by breast cancer that I have lost count. I pray in my lifetime there is a cure. I have lost loved ones to this also.
I have downloaded that book before. Love the Spanish version!
How generous of Allstate to provide this valuable resource for free! Breast cancer runs in my family so I’m all about awareness and support.
I love the idea of this book. What a great, positive resource for women going through this.
I found out that I have Stage 1 breast cancer almost year ago. I found this book online and was so happy to find it. I think it is a must read for those with cancer and those touched by cancer also.
I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I hope you’re doing well and I’m so glad the book was helpful. Be well.
What a great resource for people dealing with breast cancer. will share with others. As someone who had a scare last year this would have been helpful.
What a great resource. How wonderful that I can download it for free!
I don’t wish cancer on anyone, but if it happens, this book looks like a great guide. I am glad it’s out there!
What a really great thing that AllState is doing! and I completely love the items in your giveaway! I am always surprised to hear how many woman are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, I can’t wait for the day to come where breast cancer won’t be so prevalent .
Two of my best friends are breast cancer survivors. Breast cancer awareness is so very dear to my heart, and October is all about the pink!
I have downloaded that book before. It’s a great resource!
I love this cause and they make such lovely clothing. I have now entered to win. thanks
This is a great giveaway. It is fantastic there is such a great resource available to those in need.
It is so sad that almost everyone’s lives have been touched by Cancer in some way. The The Silver Lining Companion Guide would be a great resource for anyone that is affected.
The Silver Lining Companion Guide would be a great place to start after you see your Doctor. It would be such an overwhelming time in your life.
It’s amazing that this book is available for those who are going through the difficulty of breast cancer. It can be such a hard time (as can any cancer) and I think a resource like this would really help.
What a great resource. I am sure it would be a blessing for those with the diagnosis.
This would be a really helpful book to read through. Hollye Jacobs sounds like a wonderful person.
Wow, I had no clue that Allstate offered this… and for free? That is just awesome. MY SIL’s mom passed from breast cancer a few years back and it was so tough on the whole family
This sounds like a great book! I think this book would be valuable to lots of people, and I know so many people who have friends or family dealing with cancer right now, BC especially. So I’ll be sharing.
This sounds like a great book for any one going through this. Breast cancer has such a huge impact on those who have it and their families.
A member of my family was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago! It can be a harrowing experience but luckily she caught it early!
I think this is a wonderful idea. A book like this could really help a breast cancer victim get through their difficult time.
What a great book to help people through such a terrible disease! The more information you have the better you can fight it!
That book sounds great. I think people with BC need all the support they can get.
This sounds like a great read. Breast cancer is a terrible thing, and it’s good to have as much help navigating that horrible disease as possible.
have several friends and family this year who have dealt with a diagnosis. My mother recently underwent a double mastectomy. Thanks for sharing this great supportive resource!