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A new bra … by Allana Maiden Richmond, Virginia

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                          I’m asking Victoria’s Secret to make a “Survivor Bra” to help breast cancer survivors who had mastectomies feel beautiful too.                       
      Sign My Petition

I was six years old when my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. But my mom is one of the lucky ones, and she survived after undergoing a mastectomy — a procedure that removes one or both breasts — when she was just 36 years old.

Even though she’s been cancer free for over 21 years, my mom still struggles to find bras for women missing a breast that are not only comfortable and attractive, but affordable. I’ve been a Victoria’s Secret customer for years, and I know they’re outspoken supporters of women with breast cancer.

Now I’m asking them to act on their word by making a “Survivor Bra” for women who have lost one or both of their breasts due to cancer. I started a petition on Change.org asking Victoria’s Secret to be a leader for survivors of breast cancer by making a bra that is comfortable for women who have had mastectomies. Click here to sign my petition.

My mom is amazing. Even when she was going through exhausting chemotherapy — all while raising me — she never complained. Now, after years of being cancer free, my mom still has to drive to an expensive specialty store just to find bras and swimsuits that fit.

Cancer survivors, especially women who have had a mastectomy, often struggle with their image and self-confidence. With thousands of stores located across the country and online, Victoria’s Secret could provide breast cancer survivors everywhere with access to better bras.

Victoria’s Secret’s parent company has publicly said that “breast cancer is an issue close to many of us.” I believe that with your signature, they will do the right thing and become a leader in helping women with breast cancer feel beautiful again after a mastectomy. They’ve responded to public pressure like this before, and now you can help get them to respond again.

Click here now to sign my petition asking Victoria’s Secret to make a “Survivor Bra” for survivors of breast cancer.

Thank you for your support!

Allana Maiden Richmond, Virginia

9 thoughts on “A new bra … by Allana Maiden Richmond, Virginia”

    1. Hi, I am not Allana Maiden,but i did find out that if you signed her petition a message like the one you wrote can be included !!!
      Women need options … Thank you

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  2. I work for a company called intimate image..We have what you are asking Victoria secret to carry. we have beautiful bra’s, panty’s, bathing suits and more. check out our website intimateimage.com. We even sell prosthesis, lymphedema garments such as sleeves and gloves. They come in a variety of colors. We have wigs, hats, scarfs, head wraps ect. We are located in Woodland hills California. While waiting we serve coffee, tea and water. We make you feel beautiful and give you 1 on 1 service. Our # is 818-876-7333.

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    1. Hi,
      I am not Allana Maiden, but i did find out that if you sign her petition you can also leave a great message such as the one above!!! If you already have, I hope she contacts you!!!

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  3. Hi Allana, I saw your story on the news last night and thought it was great! I oversee a fashion show called Cure By Design for the American Cancer Society and all the models in this fashion show are cancer survivors (men, women and kids). This is free for our models. Please contact me if your Mom is interested in being a model for the 2013 show. We are currently accepting applications. ericca.falvo@cancer.org

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    1. Hi, I am not Allana Maiden,but i did find out that if you signed her petition a message like the one you wrote can be included !!!
      Women need options … Thank you

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  4. Hi Allana, I want to introduce you to my product my company which makes reconstruction bras that are pretty, sexy and comfortable! I have been working on this since 2010 and we are currently in the process of creating mastectomy bras with the prosthesis pockets. The feedback I have received from breast cancer patients and surgeons has been overwhelmingly wonderful. I am doing everything I can to get the word out that we DO exist and we ARE listening and trying to create products that are desperately needed for cancer patients and survivors. Here is my story! http://sexysurgerybras.wordpress.com/2012/07/17/hello-world/ and my site http://www.vincenzoapparel.com. Please contact me at karena@vincenzoapparel.com for any and all questions! https://www.facebook.com/postsurgerybras

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    1. Hi
      I am not Allana,but I do believe if you sign the petition offered up you can also leave that great note you posted as well as your email etc. I just had to reblog that post so that more people could sign her petition or give her more information .

      carmen

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