Reader Reaction to Rita's Work
Reaction to "Young Many, Examine Thyself!," for Costco Connection
Big results from my story on testicular cancer awareness. Here's what Matt Ferstler, CEO of the Testicular Cancer Foundation wrote on his non-profit's website:
We love Costco! And not just for their super-sized cartons of toilet paper or cheese puffs! We love them for their incredible story about testicular cancer and our cause in the April edition of their magazine, Costco Connection. With a distribution of over 8 million (and that's just printed copies!) we couldn't ask for more wonderful coverage!
One of our awesome "moms" - Tracy Grist - was also featured in the article. As always, the words of a mother or father are a powerful testimony to the importance of monthly self-exams.
And our offices have been flooded (in a good way!) with over 1,000 requests for shower cards and brochures as a result of the story! How great is that? Thanks Costco - for helping us spread our life-saving message!
Praise for When Arthritis Strikes the Young, for Costco Connection
Thank you so much for your recent article on juvenile [idiopathic] arthritis (JIA) My son (now 9) was diagnosed with JIA when he was only 3 years old. I, like many other people, had no idea that children were susceptible to arthritis. Thankfully, we have a fantastic support team consisting of a pediatric rheumatologist, pediatric ophthalmologist, and a local chapter of the Arthritis Foundaion.
Although my son is doing very well right now, arthritis is a sneaky disease that always keeps us on our toes. As his mother, I will always be an outspoken advocate for my child and the hundreds of thousands of other children with JIA. Thank you for helping to raise awareness that kids get arthritis, too! --Costco Member, Megan C., Portland, Oregon
A Reader Relates to Hear, There and Everywhere!, for Costco Connection
I enjoyed reading the very instructive article by Rita Colorito. As we age, and our hearing loss progresses due to the aging process, it behooves everyone to learn how to speak to those of us who are hard of hearing. I cannot tell you how many times I have to ask a sepeak to speak directly into the microphone, instead of turning from side to side, or how often I have to ask physicians, nurses or technicians to please speak directly to me rather than facing a computer or looking down at a chart while talking to me. And, don’t yell, that only makes matters worse! Speak more clearly and more distinctly. --Costco Member, Sara K., Lake Worth, Florida