by Lisa Barreto | Jul 1, 2021 | Lisa Barreto
July 1st marks the 2nd year since Bob and I purchased our New Hampshire home. 2019 certainly brought on a whirlwind of activities. Looking back, we shake our heads and say, “How did we do it?” Then comes the answer. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without our...
by Lisa Barreto | Feb 18, 2021 | Lisa Barreto
In March of last year I mentioned how one can change or “bend” through a pandemic by finding new ways to connect in our present space. I said that while this pandemic may separate us physically, we are still connected. We still have our memories. Photographs....
by Lisa Barreto | Feb 18, 2021 | Lisa Barreto
It happened suddenly. Last year on April 29, I was admitted to the emergency room at Exeter Hospital in Exeter, New Hampshire—a mere 12-minute ride from our home. No sooner was I greeted by masked workers and my temp taken at the front door, Bob was asked to wait in...
by Lisa Barreto | Jan 21, 2021 | Lisa Barreto
Some pathways are newly made. Others appear as crossroads where we meet people who have a profound affect on our quality of living. The twist and turns of all our lives weave into the hearts and minds of people who seem to unexpectedly enter our lives for some...
by Lisa Barreto | Dec 9, 2020 | Lisa Barreto
I had to laugh. Preparing for our first homeowner’s association meeting consisting of homeowners within our 14-unit home complex, our meeting was to take place via ZOOM due to COVID. Before the meeting I said to Bob, “I’m going to get dressed up.” With all this...
by Lisa Barreto | Dec 8, 2020 | Lisa Barreto
I am thinking of all you RoL’ers out there who have been isolated on and off for many years due to your breast cancer treatments as you continue taking care of beautiful Y-O-U! I am also thinking of all the caregivers who are doing things to help you better cope. The...
by Mg | Oct 13, 2020 | Donors & Fundraising
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and one of our fantastic supporters, Sarah Kelleher (Independent Consultant for Touchstone Crystal) is donating 25% of all purchases to Ribbons of Life. Sarah says, “Whether you are a Bling Queen or know someone who...
by Mg | Oct 8, 2020 | Scholarship
The Ribbons of Life Breast Cancer Scholarship is a “living” scholarship available to those living through breast cancer. This is the FIRST academic scholarship IN THE NATION that encourages women with breast cancer to further their education. It benefits those who...
by Mg | Oct 8, 2020 | Donors & Fundraising
Our “Gifts from the Heart” page is our way of honoring those who have given a substantial monetary gift or a gift of creativity to Ribbons of Life Breast Cancer Foundation. All those who have given their time as speakers, at the Saturday BreastFests, can be seen on...
