Rosario Dawson's Message On Masks
- Actress Rosario Dawson shared an Instagram post urging everyone to wear a mask in order to protect their loved ones
- She revealed in 2019 that her father was battling cancer, and that she was flying from work to be with him during chemotherapy treatments
- Other celebrities such as Patrick Dempsey, who was a cancer caregiver for his mother, has also spoken on the importance of masks
On Instagram, Dawson, 41, shared a video of her sporting a mask alongside a caption explaining why. “I wear this to protect you and me. #HeroesWearMasks and so it's fitting that you wear one in the name of public safety…!” Dawson wrote.
Read MoreDawson isn’t the only celebrity caregiver who has talked to the importance of masks. Patrick Dempsey, who lost his mother Amanda to ovarian cancer in 2014, also shared a video on Instagram explaining why he always wears a mask while outside and when he’s surrounded by others.
"I'm going to wear my mask today when I go out, and I do it everyday," Dempsey said. "Is it comfortable? No. Is it fun? No. Is it cool? Kind of. Why? Because it's not a political statement. I do it to protect the ones I love. The people who are older who are the most vulnerable. People who are young who are vulnerable. People with preexisting conditions who are vulnerable. I do this for them. Not for me. But for them. What If I unknowingly brought in the virus and then am responsible for infecting that person? If this a step I can do to make someone feel safe then I'm doing it, because it's a beautiful day to save lives. Wear your mask please, and protect the ones you love."
Why Caregivers Are So Important To Cancer Patients
Watching someone you love battle cancer can be a devastating experience, but it’s important you support them since it can lift their spirits tremendously.
Justine Almada and her siblings had to watch their mother, Paulette, battle anal cancer, and she’s taken her experience by raising awareness about the disease, and she shared a special message for caregivers while speaking to SurvivorNet.
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Justine was one of her mother’s main caregivers throughout treatment, and worked extremely hard to find more treatment options for her. However, since the disease still faces quite of stigma, there hasn’t been many advancements in research over the past few decades. Eventually, Paulette passed away in 2010 surrounded by Justine and her family. Seeing how cancer affects the family taught Justine how important caregivers are for patients.
"It's really difficult, and also really wonderful at the same time," Justine said when discussing her own experience as a caregiver. "Because you know you're giving your loved one the best chance they have … and I hope you're really proud of what you're doing everyday."
Justine Almada, whose mother passed away from cancer, thanks caregivers for all they do
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