Approximately 1 in 3 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.
Imagine how many family members, friends, co-workers, and neighbors that multiplies to. And imagine if even half of those friends and neighbors got riled up enough to take action.
Imagine the army that would rise up against cancer!
Ready to fight back? Here are some ways to do just that:
Relay for Life - See "Find Relays Near Me" to start or join an American Cancer Society Relay for Life event in your area
Susan G Komen For The Cure - See "I'm Here to Make a Difference" for many ways to fight back
National Breast Cancer Foundation - Sign up to volunteer in your area
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - See "Make a Difference" for many ways to fight back
Hera Women's Cancer Foundation - Sign up for their signature event Climb For Life in Boulder, CO, make a donation or become a partner of this nationally recognized Ovarian Cancer nonprofit.
ACS Cancer Action Network - See "Three Things You Can Do Today to Fight Back Against Cancer"
National Coalition for Cancer Surivorship - See "Take Action" for ways to advocate in your community, and on the national level, for quality care for cancer survivors. Includes how to contact your Senators and Representatives.
Livestrong - See "Get Involved" or "Donate" to support and become a part of Lance Armstrong's extremely successful and globally popular non-profit organization and cancer community.
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Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that Judy Murphey, our inspiration and precious mother, quietly passed away in her home on Wednesday February 24, 2010 following a courageous 3 year battle with Ovarian Cancer.
Our Committment
To bring a smile to the face of anyone, especially women, affected by cancer.
To donate a portion of our proceeds to support cancer charities.
To encourage spunk under fire.
To donate a portion of our proceeds to support cancer charities.
To encourage spunk under fire.
Our Inspiration
Find Us Near You
CHI's Boutique
3443-O Robinhood Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
(336) 768-7011
The Snob Shop
465 West End Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 724-2547
3443-O Robinhood Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
(336) 768-7011
The Snob Shop
465 West End Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 724-2547
Wake Forest Medical Center Gift Shop
Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Find Us Online
Contact Us To Place Your Order
While we're still a small family operation, feel free to call or email us to place your order.
We no longer accept credit cards, only cash and personal checks. Please know there will be a $25 fee for returned checks.
Jennifer - 336-287-0493
Leslie - 404-323-3377
screwcancerinfo@gmail.com
We no longer accept credit cards, only cash and personal checks. Please know there will be a $25 fee for returned checks.
Jennifer - 336-287-0493
Leslie - 404-323-3377
screwcancerinfo@gmail.com
About Us
Jennifer is a stay-at-home Mom and lives in Winston-Salem with her husband, Kevin, their 12-year old son, Hudson, and pets Sugar Cake and Yum-Yum. She enjoys cooking, tying things with rafia and online shopping.
Leslie works in marketing in Atlanta and lives with her husband, Ben, their 3-year old son, Matthew and cats Emmitt and Shadow. She enjoys time with her family, collecting recipes she never tries and the 5-minute intervals her house is actually tidy.
Leslie works in marketing in Atlanta and lives with her husband, Ben, their 3-year old son, Matthew and cats Emmitt and Shadow. She enjoys time with her family, collecting recipes she never tries and the 5-minute intervals her house is actually tidy.
Our Story
In 2007, everything changed with a phone call and the words, “Mom has cancer.” If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of that call, you know the fear and uncertainty that loomed over our family in those early days. We put everything on hold until one day, to our surprise, we found ourselves laughing again and realizing that cancer only takes your joy if you let it.
In 2009, after a 15-month remission, Mom’s cancer returned and that old familiar fear crept back into our lives. Then one day a simple card arrived: “Hi Judy, Screw cancer. Eat cake! Love, Julie.” It captured something we’d been looking for. We had a new battle cry. We created a “Screw Cancer Eat Cake” shirt for Mom to wear to chemo, to show off her strength and her moxie. But it was soon clear, we needed to create more than just one shirt.
Why Screw Cancer? It’s harsh but then, so is cancer. It just doesn't get to take away the things you enjoy.
Why Eat Cake? Why not eat cake!? Think about it. We enjoy cake as a part of all of life's celebrations: birthdays, weddings, babies. The perfect symbol for living life to the fullest!
So friends…be comfy, be strong, and eat cake!
In 2009, after a 15-month remission, Mom’s cancer returned and that old familiar fear crept back into our lives. Then one day a simple card arrived: “Hi Judy, Screw cancer. Eat cake! Love, Julie.” It captured something we’d been looking for. We had a new battle cry. We created a “Screw Cancer Eat Cake” shirt for Mom to wear to chemo, to show off her strength and her moxie. But it was soon clear, we needed to create more than just one shirt.
Why Screw Cancer? It’s harsh but then, so is cancer. It just doesn't get to take away the things you enjoy.
Why Eat Cake? Why not eat cake!? Think about it. We enjoy cake as a part of all of life's celebrations: birthdays, weddings, babies. The perfect symbol for living life to the fullest!
So friends…be comfy, be strong, and eat cake!
A Memorial
Judith Meier Murphey
December 6, 1945 - February 24, 2010
In December, she was fine, in remission and we were enjoying a perfect white Christmas in our favorite place in the world. In January, she was diagnosed with a recurrence. 5 weeks later, she would be gone. We are thankful that she did not languish for a long period of time, that she was not in much pain and that she was surrounded by those she loved most in the world.
Those of us who loved her most struggle to start life anew and put the pieces back into place, though we know they will never quite fit again like they did. I myself am trying to find the silver lining, the little nugget I can take away and tuck in my heart. A lesson that she taught me through all of this.
I think for now this is what I have to share: You never really know what you are made of, and you can really surprise yourself.
Momma was a wonderful lady. Sweet, loving and gracious and had great panache and style. She was not confrontational. She was not aggressive. She was a very calm and gentle spirit. Throughout her cancer battle, on the surface, she never wavered. But deep inside lay a quiet strength as fierce as any warrior. She fought long. She fought hard. And she never let this beast that is cancer get the best of her spirit. I think she surprised herself with the strength she found inside. She was my hero before all of this, and she will remain that way now and forever.
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