Amazon Heart Foundation

It saddens me to pass on the news that another Amazon Angel has been called home to get her wings. Carolyn Parsons Hackett, ACT Australia, entered paradise Saturday April 19, 2008.Carolyn was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 39 in February of 2005. She participated in Amazon Hearts Odyssey to India in December of 2006.She wrote in her profile before the trip "Confronting cancer has made me enjoy the moment more and realize that many people have far greater challenges than me. Now, eighteen months later, and back in full-time work, my situation has instigated another assessment of what is important to me. I believe the world needs repairing on many levels and I want to make a small difference."And a difference she certainly made. Diagnosed one month after returning from our Odyssey to India she was diagnosed with metastasis to the lungs. Carolyn was so moved by her trip to India with Amazon Heart she went back to the girls village to spend Christmas with the kids there. She made a personal donation of A$4000 as well as raising an additional A$3000 in donations for the 2007 Odyssey to India even though she was unable to make the trip.A truly amazing and compassionate young woman has left us far too soon.Carolyn you are loved and will be missed. Until we meet again sister.To read about Carolyn you can follow the link to http://www.amazonheart.org/AHOdyssey/carolynparsons.htm

Amazon Heart is delighted to announce that registration is now open for our first motorcycle adventure for the year, Amazon Heart Thunder US! From September 4 - 13 this year, a group of intrepid breast cancer survivors will hit the highways and byways of California, riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles up the beautiful Pacific Coast from Los Angeles to San Francisco! Harley-Davidson is generously supporting this fantastic event by lending brand new motorcycles to all riders taking part, as well as donating riding jackets. Women of all ages who have been diagnosed with breast cancer are eligible to take part. In addition to the riding positions, we also have openings for support van drivers. For more information or to register now, please visit: http://www. amazonheartthunder. orgAmazon Heart was once again honored to be a sponsor for the 8th anual Conference for Young Women Affected By Breast Cancer in Jacksonville Florida. It was a thrill meeting all of our My Space Friends in attendance. What awesome Survivor Women we all are!! Hope to see you all next year at the conference. Or better yet, this year on one of our adventures!!

Amazon Heart Thunder Australia

Amazon Heart Thunder California 2007

Amazon Heart Thunder United Kingdom 2007

Ventura Harley-Davidson's 2nd anual Heels and Wheels all women motorcycle ride benfiting Amazon Heart.

.. Join Us in 2007!!! In 2004 twenty young breast cancer survivors challenged themselves to a 1,000 mile ride on Harley-Davidson motorcycles up the beautiful California coast. Along the way they formed life long friendships, gained support and strength in dealing with their breast cancer experience, and raised vital funds for and awareness of breast cancer issues. The first ride, called "Changing Gears", expanded in 2005 to become a Global Relay with 1,000 mile rides in the United Kingdom, United States and Australia, involving 48 young breast cancer survivors from around the world. In 2006 three rides again rolled out across the world with a new name - Amazon Heart Thunder - as part of Amazon Heart's range of adventures for breast cancer survivors. 2007, are you ready for Amazon Heart??? Amazon Heart Odyssey takes groups of breast cancer survivors to disadvantaged communities around the world for one week construction projects that make a real difference to the lives of the local people, and provide a unique challenge and cultural experience for participants. Each year Amazon Heart Odyssey heads to different locations around the world. Each day of these amazing adventures is a celebration of their journey through breast cancer, as well as a powerful inspiration to the thousands of other women diagnosed each year. Amazon Heart Expedition - Arizona 2007