"A Mother's Prayer"

Cover by Cover by Joey "Wiseone" Martinez & 
Christy Martinez-Garcia

Vol. 18, Issue 10,

October/octubre 

2024

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​This month's October 2024 cover is very significant and personal as it is a picture of my mother, the late Janie Castañeda who battled breast cancer twice. Sadly, the second battle was lost. Daily, Mom would read her Bible, drink her coffee, and pray for her children and her family. We were blessed because of her. She was a master gardener, and loved roses - note her cup depicting her favorite - a yellow rose.
As many of you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In 2024, more than 360,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer. But there is hope. Advancements in early detection methods and support continue to increase the chances of survival. When caught in its earliest, localized stages, the 5-year relative survival rate of breast cancer is 99%. As such, I urge you to be proactive. More details can be found on our Health pages. 

As a reminder, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15th!  ¡Feliz mes de la Herencia Hispana! 

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