Breast Cancer Awareness – Lynsey Ritchie

by Diana | Oct 21, 2020 | Newborn |

Breast Cancer Month

We have all somehow been touched by Breast Cancer, whether directly or indirectly, someone you love or someone you know. Something frightening and scary, a disease that is faced by many. Since it is Breast Cancer Month, I am showing support to the woman who are going through/have gone through, this challenging and life changing time in their lives.

One mum’s journey directly impacted me. I first met Lynsey in 2018 when I took newborn images of her 4th baby son. It wasn’t until the December of 2019 that I found out Lynsey had been diagnosed and was living with breast cancer. I had been offering nomination sessions at the time, to be able to give back to people who were loved and appreciated. Lynsey had been nominated by her adoring friends and a session date was set for February this year at my studio, Rose & Cale Photography, in Bridgeton.

So much positivity

The one thing that struck me immediately, was Lynsey’s enthusiasm and positivity. No matter what she had been through, not a negative word was spoken. We had such a good Family session but it was decided at the end, to take some photos of Lynsey’s scars to show off her mastectomy. She wore those scars proudly and with determination. It was a very uplifting and positive experience for me personally. I had, and still do, a lot of admiration for this fierce strong woman.

Lynsey’s Journey

So in support of Lynsey and her efforts to raise awareness, I wanted to direct you to some of her stories as well as her appearance on BBC Breakfast.

These are the News Articles that document Lynsey’s journey:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1scsvqMP6kwKY4wQ7BvB6kN/thanks-for-the-mammaries-why-one-woman-threw-a-farewell-party-for-her-breasts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-51036078

Lynsey also runs her own Facebook page which documents her journey and the awareness she is raising.

Please follow her and her page to see how inspirational she is. Fighting strong day by day.