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No makeup selfie!

3/22/2014

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No makeup selfie

Unless you’ve been residing cosily under a rock you’ll be aware of the no makeup selfie nomination that’s sweeping social media currently. The idea is that women post a photograph taken with a camera at close range using their own fair hand. No makeup is allowed.

I am taking from this that the women are doing two things. Firstly they’re doing something outside of their comfort zone. Secondly they’re making a donation to a cancer charity. They can then choose to nominate their friends to do the same.

While scanning social media I see this phenomenon has been met with mixed opinions.

I cannot pretend I’m not bias about this. After all the no makeup selfie had raised tens of thousands of euro over the last few days. All these funds will help women with breast cancer. I’m one of those women. So I guess it’s a no brainer from my point of view.

I can't lie, I'm genuinely puzzled by the backlash though.

I’ve heard the phrase - it doesn’t sit right with me - being knocked around. Let me assure you, neither does a cancer diagnosis.

Another comment I've read is that it puts women under pressure to join in. My opinion on that is very simple. If you don’t want to do it – don’t. You have a choice. But may I remind you, women with cancer have no choice.

Apparently some feel it’s a sly way for women to tear one another down. There is also a sense that those taking part in the no makeup selfie have got to be taking umpteen photos in half light and picking the one where they look the best.

In the age of digital technology don’t we all scan our own photos and pick the most flattering to post up while deleting the ones where we look possessed? I know I do.

This campaign is hurting nobody. It’s not dangerous, illegal or nasty. It has promoted widespread discussion about breast cancer, which is a good thing. The cancer charities are receiving much-needed funds. Surely that has to be positive too?

This makeup free selfie is doable for all of us. It doesn’t cost a lot and all you need is a camera and a face and a couple of euro to donate. So it’s inclusive no matter what our colour creed age or means.

Having battled breast cancer so many times (I’m currently waging my ninth war against the disease) I feel I’m qualified to speak from a patients perspective.

When cancer comes knocking on the door, it’s terrifying isolating and so much control is taken away. In my experience the best way of grabbing part of that control back is by embracing the situation and injecting as much positivity into my world as possible. Being proactive is a must. Otherwise the often bleak and scary situations threaten to take over. Cancer is a battle and so far I am so lucky that I’m winning. I’m still here. I’m still living a full and happy life. I’ve no intention of going anywhere. All this “luck” is down to the amazing care I receive and the astonishing advances in medicine. Make no mistake - these advances can only come about with continued funding.

The no makeup selfie is clocking up oodles of precious funding. It will help to save lives. It will help to keep people alive. People like me.

I’m not writing this piece to wag my finger or tell you that you need to pose without makeup if that makes you feel uncomfortable. If it’s not for you, I get that. I know people who jump out of planes to raise money for charity. I couldn’t do that for all the tea in China. But let’s not knock the women who have chosen put themselves out there while making a donation.

If you have posted a no makeup selfie I applaud you all and thank you for helping to keep me and other breast cancer vixens alive.

So put your money where your mouth is Emma, I hear you say! I thought I’d do my no makeup selfie with a twist. You may have noticed it above this piece. I did mine yesterday as I lay on the radiation table wearing my radiation mask. The mask is designed to keep my head and neck still so the lasers can directly hit the cancer during treatment.

The other two pictures are clearly not selfies – my arms aren’t that long. They illustrate the set up for radiation treatment in case you're curious. 

I’ve no doubt the no makeup selfie idea will continue to divide opinion and that’s OK. Of course we are all entitled to our opinions. But the way I see it is this: I for one feel incredibly grateful for this intense wave of camaraderie and all I see is an expression of sisterhood and support. From where I'm sitting that's damn powerful. That's girl power and hurray for it!

Wishing you all health and happiness with or without makeup!

Emma xx

P.S. if you'd like to make a donation to cancer research please go on line to: 
http://www.breastcancerireland.com/




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53 Comments
Fiona Molloy
3/22/2014 02:46:36 am

No- one could have put that any better Emma . I think it's a brilliant way of getting everyone involved all over the world. My Neice shared hers from Australia - my New Grandchild shared hers with the help of her Mum - my other nieces from London also. After losing my dear sister to cancer I then also got cancer and like you I'm a survivor. Soo yes it's a positive voluntary way of raising Much needed funds to help fight cancer. Good luck with the rest of your treatment . xx

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Suzanne Sheils
3/22/2014 03:42:10 am

Emma I've said it before and I'll continue saying it, you are an amazing woman and an inspiration to women everywhere. You are always so positive and cheerful, a wife, mother, author, tv panelist and a very brave cancer survivor. Keep fighting xxx ♥

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Kate byrne
3/22/2014 04:17:42 am

Emma you are such an inspiration to us all and a very brave lady. Reading that makes me appreciate what I have. Love and god bless you always.

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Helen mc cauley link
3/22/2014 04:27:54 am

Well done Emma your a true inspiration my friend x

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john Doyle
3/22/2014 05:32:24 am

Moving .get well soon

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Michelle Rabbette
3/22/2014 05:58:13 am

Eloquent and dignified as always. What a lovely piece. Stay well lovely lady. I have a close friend battling breast cancer and I quote you to her all the time. Best wishes.

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Una Nolan
3/22/2014 06:13:52 am

Beautifully written Emma. Your honesty and bravery is incredible. Keep fighting and raising awareness!! Thinking of U always, Una & Peter

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Jacqueline cobbes
3/22/2014 06:55:20 am

Amazing comments . Spot on . How there could ever be a "backlash" against people putting themselves out there & donating is beyond me .. I actually think we all look beautiful , we are all brave and it is cultivating an amazing feeling of sisterhood . X

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Heather
3/22/2014 08:08:46 am

The main problem I have with the #nomakeupselfie is that is also encourages a lot of self hate talk, from women. Just 10 minutes ago, I noticed my sister had posted a photo of herself with the words "Poor Paul (her husband), he has to see this every day! lol". Her friend posted a comment: "I don't think I can do it, I look horrific without my make up!"

I'm not happy about this at all.

Sure, let's be creative in thinking up ways to encourage people to to donate money for cancer research, but maybe without women being the butt of the joke, OK? And if you think I'm overreacting, you should see the kind of tweets I've seen from men (in a 10-15 sec. of searching):

REXY ‏@rexyhi 36m
this #nomakeupselfie stuff isn't helping my hangover

Coolhand Luke ‏@Coolhand_Comedy Mar 19
After today I think 90% of men will never again complain about how long it takes a woman to get ready #nomakeupselfie

Prof. Bison Sexhorn ‏@Brainmage Mar 19
My favourite thing about the #nomakeupselfie hashtag is that clicking on it shows you a picture of a big old naked ballbag.

Liam Buchanan ‏@liamb2703 Mar 19
#nomakeupselfie giving us guys a more realistic look at what your going be wakening up next to!!

Need I go on?

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Judi Lynch
3/22/2014 08:29:04 am

Firstly Emma, fair play!! Great piece!

Heather - I had a long-winded articulate rant ready to post in response to your pathetic comment above. Instead I'll just say that I don't think I look bad in my no-make-up-selfie at all. I also don't feel I'm the butt of any joke.

You obviously give a lot of weight to comments online from men you've never met before (Prof. Sexhorn. Wow, he's a real man). Sad.

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Heather
3/22/2014 08:58:24 am

Judi,

As much as I appreciate Emma's stance - and all those in favour, I have a different perspective and one that I wanted to share on here. The fact is that I am not nearly as perturbed by the tweets as I am about the comments by my Sister and her friend. And we know that, privately, there was a lot of self loathing going on, thanks to all the images taken that didn't 'make the cut'. (Come on, we all know that inner voice, it's what drives a multi billion dollar industry...)

I find it sad that you feel it necessary to be rude to me. Sad for you that you immediately saw an opportunity for conflict and you went for it. What is it with all this women hating on other women business? I thought that, especially on a blog like this, we'd be above that shit?

Well, for the record, I'm very happy to know that you felt great about your #nomakeupselfie and that you don't feel the butt of the joke. You're clearly made of tougher stuff.

Kindly,
Heather

Heather
3/22/2014 08:58:34 am

Judi,

As much as I appreciate Emma's stance - and all those in favour, I have a different perspective and one that I wanted to share on here. The fact is that I am not nearly as perturbed by the tweets as I am about the comments by my Sister and her friend. And we know that, privately, there was a lot of self loathing going on, thanks to all the images taken that didn't 'make the cut'. (Come on, we all know that inner voice, it's what drives a multi billion dollar industry...)

I find it sad that you feel it necessary to be rude to me. Sad for you that you immediately saw an opportunity for conflict and you went for it. What is it with all this women hating on other women business? I thought that, especially on a blog like this, we'd be above that shit?

Well, for the record, I'm very happy to know that you felt great about your #nomakeupselfie and that you don't feel the butt of the joke. You're clearly made of tougher stuff.

Kindly,
Heather

Heather
3/22/2014 08:58:52 am

Judi,

As much as I appreciate Emma's stance - and all those in favour, I have a different perspective and one that I wanted to share on here. The fact is that I am not nearly as perturbed by the tweets as I am about the comments by my Sister and her friend. And we know that, privately, there was a lot of self loathing going on, thanks to all the images taken that didn't 'make the cut'. (Come on, we all know that inner voice, it's what drives a multi billion dollar industry...)

I find it sad that you feel it necessary to be rude to me. Sad for you that you immediately saw an opportunity for conflict and you went for it. What is it with all this women hating on other women business? I thought that, especially on a blog like this, we'd be above that shit?

Well, for the record, I'm very happy to know that you felt great about your #nomakeupselfie and that you don't feel the butt of the joke. You're clearly made of tougher stuff.

Kindly,
Heather

Lydia
3/22/2014 09:46:48 am

I don't think the nomakeupselfie is encouraging self hate at all. That's those people.. admittedly, when I posted mine, I apologised, but the response I got changed my mind. Most of the comments were from men saying how good I looked and Also commenting about everyone else posting these. I had several comments from men saying how refreshing it is to see all these women looking naturally beautiful and many saying "everyone I've seen so far looks better without makeup". Yes there are some douchebags but my experience has been noticing how lovely everyone lookswithout makeup and noticing how men dodon't really care.
When expressing concerns to my boyfriend about posting one, he replied by saying he didn't understand anyway why I wear make up as I look better without. Posting this selfie and seeing others' has actually made me think about the make up I wear and I went out today without any on all day (this is very unusual for me as makeup is my comfort blanket).

I think that combined with the amazing response for donations and people posting and sharing links to symptoms aswell has made this an amazing campaign and even after reading your comment properly, I am still bemused as to why you dislike it. Why listen to those few stupid men when they are not the majority and are most likely posting those comments to be 'funny'. Those men could never have had a relationship where their partner has worn no makeup infront of them and if anything, we should pity them and their loneliness.

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Heather
3/22/2014 07:09:56 pm

Hi Lydia,

Firstly, I want to say something that I should have said, first: I think Emma's selfie is *amazing*. It nails the cause in a way that is beyond words. In fact, I feel the image should be used on a wider platform because it reflects a stoic vulnerability that those affected with cancer, must feel, at times. (I've never had full blown cancer, myself but I've lost both my father and my grandfather to the disease - they both went within 18months of each other, when I was 13/14 yrs old. So, I know a little bit about it.)

You're right about the male responses on twitter. Whilst I was copying and pasting those, I saw as many other positive comments. I think I used them to back up my point about my Sister's self loathing - something I myself do, at times. It bothered me to see women make themselves vulnerable and, at the same time, openly beat themselves up. And the 'celebrity' selfies where they were clearly wearing some form of make up, only served to add to the undercurrent of shame. And I didn't like it. It seemed to go against the core message: stoic vulnerability.

Your comment is interesting. I'm pleased that you had that experience and the loving, reassuring feedback. That makes this a valuable experience on a whole new level. I hope there are many more women who have similar things to say and, importantly that they say it. Because I'm tired of reading disparaging comments about women, written by women. And I won't support anything that only feeds into this destructive tendency.

Heather



Tiffany
3/30/2014 03:44:08 am

I agree Lydia

Nicola E
3/22/2014 08:40:21 pm

Heather,

I think that's something, that we women do, put ourselves down. I don't wear makeup and I felt very unsure about posting a pic, so I made a laugh of it and posted myself pretending a paparazzi was taking my pic. I felt better that people were focussing on the humour rather than how much weight I had put on. I just wanted to do my bit. And I think Judi Lynch was a little over the top with her response x Nicola

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Heather
3/23/2014 10:00:41 pm

Hi Nicola,

Having reread this blog post a few times, and followed some of the comments, I have since revised my opinion of this whole thing. It has served a very good purpose and I better understand how the camaraderie has impacted on those women fighting breast cancer. It's been a learning experience for me. I have also donated to the cause and, although there have been a few unpleasant comments directed at me, I think that sharing a differing view only serves to open a conversation. And talk is always good. I for one, have benefited from this post. It has made me really think about vulnerability and what it means to others, that we stand up and show our support.

So, thank you for taking the time to read my points and share something about yourself. I admire that you reached for the humour and not the source of pain - and believe me, seeing your sister write horrible things about herself, is painful. The bigger issue here is that women were vulnerable in a show of support for each other, and that is beautiful.

Heather x

Jill
3/23/2014 11:18:33 am

No ! What encourages "self hate talk" is the loosing of ALL your hair AND a breast AND having the terror of another six rounds of chemo and radiation to face. Not what ignorant man considers you the butt of a joke or whether some silly woman thinks you are letting yourself down by appearing with NO MAKEUP!!! I respectfully suggest that you read Emma's piece again and keep reading it until you and others like you get the point.

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Heather
3/23/2014 10:06:17 pm

Jill, I suspect that you're not really reading my posts. I was upset by seeing the disparaging comments my sister wrote about herself, after posting a #nomakeupselfie. My initial rejection of this actually came from a place of love. Having read Emma's post a few times, I have a better understanding and have since revised my initial opinion.

With that said, I'm not sure that I agree with your point that only those enduring cancer treatment understand 'self hate talk'. It's much, much more complex than that, but I understand that this is probably a subject close to the bone, for you and I respect that.

Avril
3/22/2014 08:41:21 am

Hi Emma,

I really enjoyed reading your article. You've a fabulous spirit and I really admire that. I was one of those people who did the no make up selfie. For me makeup is my safety blanket and the idea of putting up a pic of me all bare was a little scary but I said feck it. I've been very sick lately nothing like what your going through but it's given me a lot of perspective on life. Doing the pic and donating is something that I thought hey if this makes even a little difference to someone's life I'm happy to do it. Your selfie is perfect and so catching. I think your outlook is very refreshing and your very strong. I wish you all the best and hope you give others who are ill some courage. X

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FacingCancer link
3/22/2014 09:03:11 am

Wow, now there is a selfie with impact. I like your post and your reasoning. The amount of money that has been raised is astounding. Even if this is a flash fad, it's having a positive impact.

Seriously good picture. I wish you a smooth treatment. ~Catherine

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Olivia Hennessy
3/22/2014 09:08:42 am

Well said Emma and best wishes to you for a full recovery and good health in the years ahead.

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Adele
3/22/2014 09:12:31 am

Keep fighting the good fight Emma. You are amazing xxx

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Marni
3/22/2014 09:15:10 am

This is inspiring and incredibly brave. Thank you for posting. X

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Aoife
3/22/2014 06:42:45 pm

Emma, this is such a well-written piece. I cannot applaud you enough, for many reasons.

I too have seen some strange almost disapproving comments regarding the no makeup selfies that have taken over Facebook this week. Some saying what has it got to do with cancer, or is it just another way for people to show off. Personally I don't care if people are showing off with their selfie, I don't care if the selfie is of their little toe, because people are raising awareness AND much needed funds for cancer research. I say, the more the merrier.

I work in Radiotherapy, and everyday I see people fighting the hard fight to beat this disease. Emma, although we haven't ever met, I count you among the most inspirational people Icome across in my job. You never cease to amaze me with how stoic, humble and strong you all are facing what most people consider their worst nightmare.

Your selfie goes even further to raise awareness of what people go through during their battles. Amazing stuff, and i hope every nation keeps it up!

Aoife x

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PaulD
3/22/2014 06:59:42 pm

Well done all

My mum died a few years ago from bone cancer after defeating breast cancer years earlier

My mum was no oil painting, her words! But my dad was a big smasher, again her words. When mum was told she had to have her breast removed she sighed and Said "that's the end of my modelling career", she was in her 70s.

My dad seen a warm & good heart beyond the makeup and that is what I see with the #nomakeupselfies, with people supporting each other outside of their comfort zones, whether they are fighting cancer or or know someone who is or they are fighting themselves to remove their makeup or by simply telling a friend or loved one, "you look great with or without makeup"

Good luck and keep up the fight, whether you are in the ring fighting cancer or if you are just a spectator adding moral support

KTF

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Majella O Donnell
3/22/2014 09:12:02 pm

Emma, I have told you before how much I admire you. You are such a positive role model. This was a great post and I couldn't have said it better myself. we'll have to do that coffee sometime soon. Lots of love xxx

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Eda O Donnell link
3/22/2014 09:12:05 pm

good for you and well done all

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Marie
3/22/2014 10:17:14 pm

NINE times?? You are a true warrior! Bravo!

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Maria Kelly
3/23/2014 01:17:52 am

Well done Emma. I to was diagnosed with breast cancer last Nov. All my treatment is finished TG. I found it difficult to do my no make up selfie but I did. You might was interested in the following info. phkillscancer.com

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Maria Kelly
3/23/2014 01:20:15 am

And Beat cancer by Prof Jane Plant. She had advanced cancer and figured the reason Asian women don't get breast cancer is because the don't eat dairy. Good luck 💞

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Steph Douglas link
3/23/2014 05:14:04 am

Awesome post Emma. My husband has been through radiotherapy and I know the mask was awful - these pictures are hard-hitting, and you sound amazing. I also can't believe ANYONE is looking for a negative rather than saying 'hey, we've raised a shit load of money and people are talking about it'. Sending love, luck and a huge pile of awe x

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Emer link
3/23/2014 05:34:20 am

Thank you Emma for reminding everyone WHY we are trying to do our part to help others like yourself.

I've done my part, so have my friends. Even some great Galway guys are currently doing MakeUp shots in Busker Brownes.

Sending you love and hugs and hoping this fight will win you the battle, you deserve it!

www.facebook.com/events/1450856141814966/1451413658425881

xxx

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Sue
3/23/2014 06:02:30 am

Well put Emma. It's great to see so many males and females taking part for such a great cause. My Mam had breast cancer and thankfully fought it and is still with us today.

keep up the great fight Emma, I'm routing for you x

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Karen
3/23/2014 10:30:58 am

U go girl, well said, 'n kerp going. Love from a survivor xxx

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Roseanna Walker
3/23/2014 10:56:18 am

I found this article truly inspiring, as I do all the people who are contibuting & supporting research. There is great support in solidarity.
I don't have a modern style phone to take a picture, but have been supporting research into Breast Cancer for some time. My sister's brave & positive approach to treatment a little while ago opened my awareness into the personal effects dealing with cancer can have on everyone in a family including friends, who is supporting a loved one through such a devastating experience. I greatly admire all of you making such a brave effort to Do something positive.

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Ann Collins
3/23/2014 11:05:15 am

Emma well done, keep strong, im praying for you, my mask was pink, hated the idea of being clipped to a table,
HEATHER sorry but if these women feel this bad about themselves before they post a picture, donate and post a pic of their dog, go to a phychologist and get help with dealing with their inferiority complex, how sad that you are upset at people making comments on your sisters photo, would they make nasty comments if she lost all her hair from chemo, or her life. Its a choice you have to post photos, but cancer patients dont have a choice, they have cancer, sorry but seriously get a life

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Heather
3/23/2014 10:17:26 pm

Actually Ann, if you read my comment, you would you know that I was upset by a comment my sister wrote about her own face. Sure, it may not be the life threatening situation that cancer is, but her - and my feelings are just as valid as yours are.

At it's source, it's emotional pain we're dealing with here. Life is complex and one of the best things about our shared human experience is that we all have differing views and it's in the sharing of these views that we grow. I for one, am more aware for Emma's post and, it was in my sharing of my upset, that I was able to think about why vulnerability is painful for us and how other women showing up in such a way, made those even more vulnerable feel supported.

When you understand that the underlying emotion behind any reaction is either fear or love, there really is no need to get hostile.

Heather

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Ann Ward
3/23/2014 12:43:20 pm

Hiya Emma, ur a true Inspiration 2 us all, Man, Woman r Child!! 9 times 2 hav battled cancer is unheard of.... Ur positive energy cud fill da Universe & we cud all learn from dat alone, Positivity is da key 2 all Happiness!! All us ladies need 2b bout da "nomakeupselfies" is Positive & if it brings discomfort well thn post sumthn related 2 cancer survivors r supporters & dat 2 will work!! God Bless u Emma & urs, ur med team & ur support network & ur raw fight & spirit & positivity!! Luv & Lite 2u on ur Charmingly Witty Journey!! Ann xo

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Katy
3/23/2014 09:22:13 pm

Emma - thank you so much for writing this super article and voicing some of the issues that people are either already thinking about, or at least should be. I wish you the very very best with your treatment and I will most certainly be donating.
Very best wishes, Katy x

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Rosanna Kirwan
3/23/2014 02:37:56 pm

I've seen two of my sisters struggle through the ordeal of breast cancer. I witnessed the bald heads, nails falling out, being sick, the mental, emotional and many other aspects of this illness. There was also the strain on their family lives.. It was very humbling for me to watch as they both went through this horrendous process and then bravely picked themselves up, brushed themselves off, and started all over again. I personally believe that I have been privileged to see the true beauty of the feminine shining through in the last few days. It is not a sexist thing (man vs. woman) because the feminine and masculine energy is inherent in us all. Men are actually coming on board too.

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Tara Reynolds
3/23/2014 05:29:55 pm

Hi Emma, such a beautiful and brave piece to write. If only there was a social media craze to cure cancer,I hope you get well soon. Tara

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Tommy link
3/23/2014 07:41:06 pm

Q: How much does the Irish Cancer Society’s CEO get paid?

A: The CEO of the Irish Cancer Society earns an annual salary of €145,000. The CEO also sits on a number of boards in his capacity as Chief Executive and does not receive any director’s fees. All salaries in the Society, including that of the CEO, have remained static since 2008. The Chief Executive also has the use of a company car due to his extensive travelling on behalf of the Society, is a member of the Society’s pension scheme and receives a contribution towards his health insurance.

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@john_james92
3/23/2014 07:45:35 pm

Firstly addressing the men and women with the makeup selfies and no makeup selfies (guys stop the cock in the sock). It's not the selfie that matters, it's the fact it's become a trend, and become viral. Which in return made the donation to and the raising awareness of breast cancer become a trend, and become viral. This is what matters. Everyone has been affected by cancer in one form or another. The money raised goes to the men and women who need it.

Who need to get through their tough time. To live their lives to the fullest. To not be hindered by their illness. I have been affected by cancer through the women in my life. These women who made the biggest impact on me, and thankfully kicked cancers ass! These strong men and women are the reason we are donating. It's raised over €550K in Ireland and over £2million in the UK. I'll post the details on how to donate in Ireland down below and for my friends abroad, if you google the number to text to of your country's cancer society, you can make a donation too.

Secondly, to anyone out there who doesn't want to do one, that's ok. If you don't want to, for whatever reason, do not feel pressured to do so. There are so many messages out there that express unrealistic and damaging expectations of people, so this is to anyone who felt they didn't quite fit the mould, who felt they weren't good enough and felt put down because of pressures from outside sources. Don't give them power to damage you. These are only so damaging because so many people believe it. So many people say the same kind of things on tv, in articles, and in everyday conversation. It seems as if this has become the norm in society and it shouldn't be because it's unhealthy.

It is not your full pout or long eyelashes, makeup, fashion sense. It is not your muscles, athletic ability, tanned skin, hairstyle, or sexual experience. It is not any of these.
These attributes do not accurately affect what make you a worthwhile person. That make you as a person matter.

It's your interests, your ambition, your morals, your values, how you spend your time, the way you care about others feelings, the way speak your mind, the light you bring to a room, the way you stand up for what you believe in. These are the thing that make you matter and these are the things that make you beautiful.



To make a €4 donation in Ireland to The Irish Cancer Society, text PINK or DAFF to 50300.

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Saoirse
3/24/2014 04:30:55 am

A truly inspiring woman. I hope you keep fighting the fight. I've just donated. Keep it going peeps xxxx

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Owen McCarthy link
3/24/2014 08:39:16 am

Emma. You're bravery is inspiring. Get well.

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Erin
3/25/2014 09:56:16 am

I would just like to point out an opinion that has been stated by a girl in my classes at school here in Canada. This opinion is that this whole campaign (which I find amazing and have participated in), is essentially one whose main goal is to bash makeup and women who wear it by making women who wear it seem 'inferior'. I in no way support this opinion, but would like to know how some would respond to such a statement. You can either reply to this comment, or on this blog page, which is where said student has posted her opinions. I will say that most of the time, the posts on her blog are accurate, around here anyway, but I find this one has gone waaay off track. What do you all think?
http://labitchalabaie.tumblr.com/post/80086372528/the-no-makeup-nomination-a-semi-rant

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sara perkins
3/27/2014 04:52:22 am

Ah thank you! That was so well said, so simple, so kind, so fair. I wish you every success. Bless you x

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tasha
3/29/2014 01:15:56 am

I applaud anyone who makes concerted efforts to support, acknowledge, and make others aware of breast cancer. The only question I have is how is money being donated? I see that you have written about £ or euros that get donated. Are people who do the selfies donating the money or are advertisers giving the money? The complaints I saw were not about self esteem, it was more about knowing that a picture was not changing or funding breast cancer.

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Heather
3/29/2014 10:08:47 pm

People texted beat to cancer research uk to give £3. and it raised millions of pounds. That's alot of selfies. :). I chose to give £10 pounds to sarcoma uk but that was jut me being different. You were meant to post selfie, donate money and tag friends to do the same. Some people didn'tdonate, or tag or sometimes say why they where doing it. But the majority did.

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Erlene Hancock link
3/30/2014 05:38:57 am

I lost my husband 2-20-2014 to lung cancer after a fight of 3 years! I applaude you and pray for a cure so no one has to live without hope!

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Elaine
3/31/2014 03:16:32 am

Hi, Emma~
The main reason for the backlash here in the US is that there are no links to or even mentions of fundraising. Women are just posting their pictures and that's it. How that "supports" breast cancer is something I can't see. And I say this as a breast cancer patient.

God bless you as you continue to fight this beast.

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