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Kim Simplis-Barrow is featured in this month's issue of American Airlines' American Way magazine.  Her essay, 'Fighter's Tale,' is included.  The way that the editor, Adam Pitluk, wrote about his friend is well done and touching.

"Kim Simplis Barrow is my friend.  She’s your friend, too, even though you’ve probably never met her.  She’s a friend to the ideals of smart growth and fair housing; to education and the pursuit thereof; to all living creatures; to humanity.  Throughout her life, she’s been committed not only to her native land, but also to the global community.  Her philanthropic commitments have taken her around the world.  She’s met kings and queens, presidents and premiers, noblemen and dignitaries.  And they’ve met her.  As the first lady of Belize, Kim Simplis Barrow and her ­husband, prime minister Dean Barrow, have represented their Central American country from continent to continent. Kim Simplis Barrow is my friend, and friends stick together.  That’s why I thought this column would be the perfect forum for telling her story to American Airlines’ passengers.  Especially now, in October, which is, as you hopefully gleaned from the pink ribbon on the cover of this issue, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  And my friend has stage-three breast cancer."

Here's another feelgood story.  UB's Baldmiration got an editor's note in Complexd Mabazine.  Will Moreno's photos were featured in the story.  

"The University of Belize Baldmiration Campaign was inspired by Kim Barrow’s decision to not disguise her bald head and show the true and honest effects of cancer. Led by Lecturer Dr. Sylvana Udz who thought up a non-verbal way to show solidarity and support for cancer sufferers and survivors, students at the University of Belize shaved their heads bald or dyed streaks of their hair in a brave and bold attempt to raise public awareness about the effects of cancer and importance of getting regular check-ups."