September 2025 Newsletter

TALES FROM THE TRAIL

As Summer comes to a close, we at Bigfoot Betty are switching gears for our fall events! Don’t miss the chance to spot Bigfoot Betty at one of the upcoming events! We hope to see you there!

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Upcoming Events

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Warrior Watch

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about pediatric cancer, supporting affected families, and boosting funding for research, diagnosis, and treatment. Throughout the month, various campaigns, fundraisers, and events are held to celebrate the strength of children fighting cancer, honor survivors, and push for a future without childhood cancers. The gold ribbon serves as the symbol for this cause.

Prostate cancer awareness campaigns aim to inform the public, especially men, about the risks, signs, and the need for early detection. This includes understanding risk factors, recognizing symptoms, and the value of PSA tests and physical exams. Early prostate cancer often has no noticeable symptoms, making early detection vital. Key symptoms to watch for include difficulty urinating, blood in urine or semen, or persistent back pain. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, observed in September, highlights the importance of regular check-ups, screenings, and support for those impacted by the disease.

Gynecological Cancer are cancers that impact the female reproductive system, including the cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva, are included in the category of gynecological cancer. Unusual bleeding, pelvic pain, bloating, and changes in bowel or bladder function are some of the symptoms, though they can vary. Imaging or a surgical biopsy are frequently used for diagnosis. Depending on the type and stage of the cancer, treatment plans may include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or surgery.

Blood Cancer: When aberrant blood cells proliferate uncontrollably in the bone marrow, blood, or lymphatic system, they disrupt normal cell function and cause blood cancer, also known as hematologic cancer. The three primary forms are multiple myeloma, which affects bone marrow plasma cells; leukemia, which affects the bone marrow and blood; and lymphoma, which affects the lymphatic system. Fatigue, fever, unexplained bruises, enlarged lymph nodes, and recurring infections are some of the symptoms. Depending on the kind and stage of the cancer, treatment options may include immunotherapy, chemotherapy, radiation, or stem cell transplants.

Leukemia and Lymphoma: Whereas lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, leukemia is a cancer of the bone marrow and blood that starts in the early blood-forming tissues. Both are blood cancers that impact white blood cells, or lymphocytes, and they can have similar symptoms, such as fever, exhaustion, and weight loss. However, their origins, how they manifest as tumors or circulating cells, and the specific treatments they require are different.

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Betty’s Pick

We’ve got some new designs in the shop at Bigfoot Betty Outfitters. Grab yours now and leave a star-spangled footprint wherever you go!

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Until Next Time…

If you’ve made it this far, we thank you for trekking alongside Bigfoot Betty this month. We’re grateful for every footprint you leave with us. Whether it’s a like, a share, a purchase, or a prayer, keep blazing trails and spreading hope.

We’ll be back next month with more news, more stories, and of course more Bigfoot Betty.

In the meantime, keep your eyes peeled for Bigfoot Betty.

With hope, heart, and sass,
The Bigfoot Betty Team