Triple Bs gearing up for Komen walk

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The Triple Bs are (l-r) Stacey Ard, Melanie Vaughn, Courtney Claxton, Stephanie Corley, Jacqueline Hunter, Tonya Sharpton, Rachel Samples, Shannon Reeder, Amanda Lonberg, Callie Chambers, Courtney Thompson and Kelly Andrews. Not pictured are Angela Allen, Tiffany Dumas, Brittney Ard

Triple Bs gearing up for Komen walk

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, March 29. 2010

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The members of the 2010 version of the Boobalicious Barnesville Babes are making preparations to take part in the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk for Breast Cancer later this year.

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#1 Anonymous on 03/31/10 at 08:36 AM

What a name...

#2 seriously on 03/31/10 at 06:46 PM

My thoughts exactly! Any events for cancer awareness is a great cause, but this is a joke of a name for a group.

#3 Anonymous on 04/01/10 at 08:39 AM

Not too classy. At Least they are doing something for a good cause. More people should get involved.

#4 Anonymous on 04/01/10 at 03:43 PM

This is actually the perfect name for their group- get a grip...relax a little....chill out...and do something yourself rather than criticize people who are doing something good

#5 seriously on 04/01/10 at 06:59 PM

The name does makes a joke out of an important cause. And yes, I contribute financially and actively participate (walks/relays) in support of breast cancer and all cancer awareness. "Get a grip, relax a little, chill out.." Evidently, you, your mom, your sister, your best friend, or your grandmother hasn't lost their breast(s) or life to cancer. I have. I have lost an aunt, child, grandparent, father-in-law, and childhood friend to various types cancers. So to say that "Boobalicious Barnesville Babes" is a "perfect name" simply dehumanizes the ones that struggle with the feeling of being less of a woman through the loss of their breasts. More consideration should have been put in a team name other than what sounds "cute."

#5.1 Anonymous on 04/02/10 at 11:58 AM

"Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh."

Good job ladies.

#6 Anonymous on 04/01/10 at 07:41 PM

lay off these girls. Many of them need to walk as bad as others need the money.

#7 Anonymous on 04/05/10 at 10:17 AM

It's obvious from this thread that the folks posting here have no idea what it is like to walk 60 miles in three days for a cause. If you had any experience with this event, you would have a better understanding of the team's chosen name. It takes a sense of humor to make it. If they can raise $30,000 for breast cancer research and awareness, who cares what they call themselves? Just FYI...this name is tame compared to many of the other teams.

#8 Anonymous on 04/05/10 at 10:24 AM

And another thing...we all have lost someone or know someone who has struggled or died of breast cancer. How dare you suggest that these girls are trying to dehumanize them? Did you not read the 60 MILES part of this story? It's so much easier to sit back and make comments about something you obviously know nothing about.

#8.1 Anonymous on 04/05/10 at 04:26 PM

who are you to imply I know nothing about it?

#9 cancer survivor on 04/05/10 at 06:29 PM

I know the story. I am a breast cancer survivor, and I have my own story. I have happy days and sad moments when part of me is missing. I participate by walking and talking to others that have suffered with cancer. I have heard other team names that are fine for any ears to hear, and others are distasteful. It doesn't have to be a trashy name to get a group involved. People and businesses will contribute regardless of the name. If you wouldn't think twice about openly discussing the group's name to all walks of people (church, kids, survivors, etc,), then good for you. Jesus loves everyone. Life is a precious commodity.

#10 Anonymous on 04/05/10 at 06:29 PM

Go Girls...thank you for all the hard work and effort you're putting toward a very worth while cause!!!

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