I’ve heard way too many stories lately of people diagnosed with cancer. One of the most disturbing cases to me was a 14-year-old boy with a rare, aggressive brain cancer. It really hit home because I have a 14-year-old boy. I thank God every day that my son is healthy. But I also pray every day...
“C” Warrior Tracy Brown Shares the Best Presents She’s Received There are some good things that happen when you have the "C" word. One is presents. Lots and lots of presents. When I come home to a random package, my day always brightens up. It really doesn't even matter...
Some of you may have met Marcy Kurtz at The Mary Kay Foundation’s Seminar Expo Booth in 2014 and/or 2015. Mary Kay Ash and Marcy Kurtz never met. But they would have been fast friends. Both believed one person could change things. Both were strong women who didn’t back down in the face of...
Editor’s note: You read Jessica Ramos’ Inspiring Story last year of her journey through cancer and pregnancy. A year later, she tells us what cancer taught her. I concentrate on the most important things in life: my husband and my son. I don't get caught up on little things anymore. I...
Editor’s note: We’re proud to feature Jeanna Doyle as our guest blogger this week. Some of you remember her from the Mary Kay Expo at Seminar 2016. If you missed Mary Kay Monday on Nov. 3, check out the blog on why Mary Kay once sold wigs. Even if you’ve never thought of wearing a wig...
How My Mary Kay Business Helped Me Handle Cancer Like A Boss Does anyone else find irony in the fact that 18 years as a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant makes you more confident about your self-image from the inside out? Well, that’s my story. My Mary Kay business has helped me navigate through...
A huge thank you to these organizations who provided free information and/or presentations during Mary Kay Inc.'s Seminar at The Mary Kay Foundation℠ Expo Booth. American Society of Plastic Surgeons . You can find extensive information on choosing a plastic surgeon and reconstructive surgery after...
This post is in honor of Beth Fairchild's fight with metastatic breast cancer. Beth recently underwent a double mastectomy. She continues her work as a passionate speaker and advocate for those with metastatic breast cancer. Read her story here . The Mary Kay Foundation℠ provides grants each year...
Happy St. Patrick's Day! You may be wearing green today, but let's try eating green too! After all, we know we should eat more broccoli -- and all other cruciferous vegetables. But let's face it. We all know things we should -- but don't -- do. Right? Usually, we need a crisis or big...
Check out these five resources! Today, Feb. 4, is World Cancer Day . The goal? To get as many people talking about cancer as possible. When it's top of mind, we can work to prevent and treat cancer, which kills 8.2 million people every year. Of course, here at The Mary Kay Foundation,℠ we talk about...
When it comes to eyewear: function can meet fashion. Whether you need prescription glasses or not, you might want to opt-in on eyewear if you are undergoing chemotherapy. The Function: Protection From the Elements If you are undergoing cancer treatment, you may experience shedding eyebrows and eyelashes...