ldquo; I donrsquo; people need t treat me like Irsquo; m sick, rdquo;, she says. ldquo; need people to make me laugh and treat me like they did before I had breast cancer. br ldquo; This was the toughest mentally, emotionally, spiritually. Itrsquo; s another cornerstone in my life. It builds strength and character. Irsquo; ll be strong.rdquo; br Rea has learned to ignore the negative and focus believer in the positive and shersquo mdash; sa big on encouraging young women to do breast selfexamination routine. br ldquo; Irsquo I am trying to use the experience to benefit others, rdquo;, she says. ldquo; Irsquo My hope is when, m fact at one point that donrsquo; t my life schedule appointments with the doctor, I can help educate others.rdquo; br ldquo; I told them absolutely not, and did it Anyway, rdquo;, she says. ldquo; thatrsquo I realized; s his way to help. I learned to say yes, and people help me. Itrsquo; s been humbling.rdquo; br Much happens Saturday, October 3rd at the Baker Elks Lodge. It starts at 5 pm with a cocktail hour, followed by a dinner of steak, shrimp and side dishes at 6 pm br Then comes a live auction of items from around the U.S., thanks to Georgenersquo; s classmates widespread, including ldquo; staterdquo, gift baskets Texas, Colorado, New Mexico and Washington. Other donations include gift certificates, gift baskets, and a variety of artworks. Some will also be offered through a silent auction. br br
