The Cocoon: Episode 10 - 1 Year Anniversary

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is important to have annual mammogram for preventive and early detection. October is also one year anniversary for PWOH's vlog series called The Cocoon, that have over 14,600 views in all of our social media!

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Transcript:
[Visual Description: Introduction- Light green background. The Cocoon logo, a purple butterfly flying over written out cursive “The Cocoon” ending with a drawn out cocoon. Pink Wings of Hope and www.deafinc.org/pink appears underneath.]
[Visual Description: De Linda Brite, Director of Community Programs - a white female, dressed in a blue shirt in front of a purple background.]
[De Linda Brite] Hi, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I would like to take a moment to recognize this awareness and to remember the 4 co-founders who created Pink Wings of Hope in 2009 and those who have passed away to breast cancer.
[Image Description: Four white females looking at the camera with hands on hips, dressed in black with one pink accessory on each of them.]
[De Linda Brite] It is very important to take mammogram examination every year for preventive and early detection, so talk with your doctor about getting an appointment scheduled. Also, this month is our one-year anniversary with Pink Wings of Hope’s V-log series called The Cocoon. Several people have asked what the meaning behind the name was.
[Image Description: Cocoon Logo - Cursive ‘The Cocoon’ with a cocoon line drawing at the end. A butterfly flying above.]
[De Linda Brite] As a caterpillar, it must wrap itself into a cocoon or a chrysalis and go through a transformation before they can become a butterfly. The mission of PWOH is to provide information, resources, and peer support in ASL, to Deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind individuals, who are facing their battle with cancer. A person who has cancer would be like the caterpillar inside the cocoon, going through all the changes in their body. We have a team of amazing volunteers, who we call “Butterflies”, ready to provide support, hence a butterfly sitting on a branch, next to the cocoon. I invite you to watch the behind the scenes and bloopers of our work, enjoy!
[A series of bloopers. Stephanie Wilcox begins to sign ‘Women’ but stops herself and shakes her head. Stephanie is laughing and signing, “Good job! Good job!” and gives Dr. Jensen a high five. Stephanie is sitting at a table, signing, “Good? Was that good? Oh! You’re recording? Really recording?” Stephanie is in front of a green screen, signing, “Some…” and claps her hand together, pressing her forehead on her fingers. Stephanie is in front of a green screen and says, “Women’s breast cancer…why did I say women??” then looks at the camera in shock. A video of Stephanie signing her script in front of a camera and a green screen. Then a video of De Linda Brite and Stephanie sitting on a bench, practicing the next script.]
[De Linda Brite] One of the co-founders, who passed away from breast cancer, came up with this meaning. It was her dream and passion to have a vlog series for you and I am extremely honored to make her dream come true.
[Image Description: A white female smiling at the camera, long blonde hair, sitting in front of a green background. Titled, “In Memory of Annette Nitko.”
[De Linda Brite] In one year, The Cocoon has reached over 14, 600 views in all social media. From that, we have received contacts from all over United States, Canada and other countries, asking for resources or peer support. All of our videos are available to watch, look for Pink Wings of Hope in Facebook or UA-cam.
[Image Description: Follow us! Facebook logo: Pink Wings of Hope. Instagram Logo: @pinkwingsofhope. UA-cam logo: @deafinc. Thank you!]
[De Linda Brite] Happy one year anniversary!
[Visual Description: Ending- Light green background. The Cocoon logo, a purple butterfly flying over written out cursive “The Cocoon” ending with a drawn out cocoon. Pink Wings of Hope is a program of DEAF, Inc. and www.deafinc.org/pink appears underneath.]
[Image Description: Pink Wings of Hope Logo and contact information. [phone]. [e-mail]. www.deafinc.org/pink]