We know them, the women who have survived cancer. They are our mothers, sisters, aunts and grandmothers. They are us.

On Oct. 6, the Advocate will honor women who have fought the battle with cancer and won.

We want to hear your stories or the story of a friend or family member who has survived cancer. Please upload your story and photo here; pick category Project Pink or mail them to Victoria Advocate, Attention Project Pink, P.O. Box 1518, Victoria, Texas 77901 or hand deliver them to the newsroom at 311 E. Constitution St. Please include a daytime phone number so we can call to get more information if necessary. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1.