© The Art of Door 2012
Proceeds to Benefit a Fight Against Breast Cancer
In Brad’s family, breast cancer is a common occurrence. His maternal grandmother had breast
cancer in the ‘70’s. His mother had two separate operations to remove cancerous lumps. Two of
his aunts have had breast cancer. Likewise, two of his sister have had breast cancer and
mastectomies.
Currently, his sister is fighting her second bout with breast cancer. In 2001, she had a
mastectomy. At that time, she had health insurance, which covered the costs, but now, she’s not
so lucky.
In 2009, she was diagnosed with cancer again. She no longer has health insurance, and for the
past three years, she has tried alternative methods and medicines, which has only kept the
cancer at bay. In October 2012, she was able to find a surgeon who would perform a
mastectomy on the remaining breast, but the costs of the surgery and the likelihood of expensive
chemotherapy has put a strain on her family’s budget.
Brad has chosen to share proceeds from the sale of The Art of Door to help his sister with her
medical expenses. If he is able to help her pay off these expenses, he wants to continue using
the sales in helping others who are fighting this terrible disease.
The More Books Sold,
The More Lives Saved
© The Art of Door 2012
Proceeds to Benefit a Fight Against Breast Cancer
In Brad’s family, breast cancer is a common occurrence. His maternal grandmother had breast
cancer in the ‘70’s. His mother had two separate operations to remove cancerous lumps. Two of
his aunts have had breast cancer. Likewise, two of his sister have had breast cancer and
mastectomies.
Currently, his sister is fighting her second bout with breast cancer. In 2001, she had a
mastectomy. At that time, she had health insurance, which covered the costs, but now, she’s not
so lucky.
In 2009, she was diagnosed with cancer again. She no longer has health insurance, and for the
past three years, she has tried alternative methods and medicines, which has only kept the
cancer at bay. In October 2012, she was able to find a surgeon who would perform a
mastectomy on the remaining breast, but the costs of the surgery and the likelihood of expensive
chemotherapy has put a strain on her family’s budget.
Brad has chosen to share proceeds from the sale of The Art of Door to help his sister with her
medical expenses. If he is able to help her pay off these expenses, he wants to continue using
the sales in helping others who are fighting this terrible disease.
