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'''Sharon Blynn ''' is an American actress and cancer activist. She was noted for her activities for "Bald is Beautiful", an organization founded by herself for ovarian cancer awareness programs, and her bald appearances in the public. '''Sharon Blynn ''' is an American actress and cancer activist. She founded her "Bald is Beautiful" organization for ovarian cancer awareness, and to empower women to define their beauty and wholeness for themselves on their own terms, in sickness and in health. You can see/read more at


==Early life== ==Early life==
Sharon Blynn was born on 1972 in ]. She grew up in ] and had her graduation from ] in ]. She worked as a marketing executive for ] from 1994 to 2000.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mylifetime.com/my-lifetime-commitment/remarkable-women/sharon-blynn |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-08-18 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308075348/http://www.mylifetime.com/my-lifetime-commitment/remarkable-women/sharon-blynn |archivedate=2014-03-08 |df= }}</ref> Sharon Blynn grew up in ] and moved to New York City to attend college at Barnard College/Columbia University, graduating from ] with the first-ever undergraduate B.A. in ]. After graduation, she worked as a marketing executive for ] from 1994 to 2000.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mylifetime.com/my-lifetime-commitment/remarkable-women/sharon-blynn |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-08-18 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308075348/http://www.mylifetime.com/my-lifetime-commitment/remarkable-women/sharon-blynn |archivedate=2014-03-08 |df= }}</ref>


==Cancer activism== ==Cancer activism==
In 2000 she was diagonised with ]. After three years of constant treatment and struggle, Sharon survived cancer in 2003. Inspired by her own life and struggles, Sharon founded an organisation named ''Bald in Beautiful'' in 2003. The main objectives of the origination are eradication the existing social notions in beauty and femininity, and ovarian cancer awareness programs. Sharon has remained bald since 2003 believing that it will be the most effective way to spread the motto of her organization.<ref>http://www.thewomenseye.com/2011/07/23/interview-sharon-blynn-ovarian-cancer-survivor-bald-is-beautiful/</ref> In 2000 she was diagnosed with ]. After three years of treatment, Sharon has been in remission since 2003. Inspired by her own life and experience with ovarian cancer, Sharon founded an organisation called ''Bald in Beautiful'' in 2002. The main objective of the movement is to expand the existing social notions of beauty and femininity, and also ovarian cancer awareness programs. Sharon has remained bald since 2001 in order to publicly represent the message of her organization, and work within TV and film to put the image of a bald woman into mainstream consciousness and give women positive media references for how their bodies may change during treatment (and as women in general).<ref>http://www.thewomenseye.com/2011/07/23/interview-sharon-blynn-ovarian-cancer-survivor-bald-is-beautiful/</ref>


For the past 12 years, Sharon has been working relentlessly as a cancer activist. In November 2009, she spoke at the “Lo Que de Verdad Importa (What Really Matters)” program presented by the Madrid-based Además Organization. She was the host and interviewee for “The Whisper”, a documentary about ovarian cancer which was aired on ] in September 2010. For the past 12 years, Sharon has been working relentlessly as a cancer activist. In November 2009, she spoke at the “Lo Que de Verdad Importa (What Really Matters)” program presented by the Madrid-based Además Organization. She was the host and interviewee for “The Whisper”, a documentary about ovarian cancer which was aired on ] in September 2010.


==Awards and recognitions== ==Awards and recognitions==
For her activities, Sharon was awarded the Lilly Tartikoff/EIF Hope Award at the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship’s 2010 Rays of Hope gala. She was also awarded the Braveheart Women's Association Courage Award in 2011. ] honored Sharon by selecting her as one of the "Remarkable Women" in their Every Woman Counts series. Sharon was awarded the BraveHeart Women's Association Courage Award in 2011. She was previously awarded the Lilly Tartikoff/EIF Hope Award at the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship’s 2010 Rays of Hope gala. ] honored Sharon by selecting her as one of the "Remarkable Women" in their Every Woman Counts series.


==Film and television== ==Film and television==
Sharon's bald appearances and activities has attained wide media attention. As a result, she was selected to be a part of many fashion weeks, TV shows and films. Sharon's appearances and activities has attained wide media attention. As a result, she was selected to be a part of many fashion shows, TV shows, and films.
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Revision as of 08:13, 3 July 2019

Sharon Blynn
BornNew York City, United States
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Actorvist, Actress, Model
Years active2002–present

Sharon Blynn is an American actress and cancer activist. She founded her "Bald is Beautiful" organization for ovarian cancer awareness, and to empower women to define their beauty and wholeness for themselves on their own terms, in sickness and in health. You can see/read more at www.baldisbeautiful.org

Early life

Sharon Blynn grew up in Miami and moved to New York City to attend college at Barnard College/Columbia University, graduating from Columbia University with the first-ever undergraduate B.A. in Ethnomusicology. After graduation, she worked as a marketing executive for Verve Records from 1994 to 2000.

Cancer activism

In 2000 she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. After three years of treatment, Sharon has been in remission since 2003. Inspired by her own life and experience with ovarian cancer, Sharon founded an organisation called Bald in Beautiful in 2002. The main objective of the movement is to expand the existing social notions of beauty and femininity, and also ovarian cancer awareness programs. Sharon has remained bald since 2001 in order to publicly represent the message of her organization, and work within TV and film to put the image of a bald woman into mainstream consciousness and give women positive media references for how their bodies may change during treatment (and as women in general).

For the past 12 years, Sharon has been working relentlessly as a cancer activist. In November 2009, she spoke at the “Lo Que de Verdad Importa (What Really Matters)” program presented by the Madrid-based Además Organization. She was the host and interviewee for “The Whisper”, a documentary about ovarian cancer which was aired on PBS in September 2010.

Awards and recognitions

Sharon was awarded the BraveHeart Women's Association Courage Award in 2011. She was previously awarded the Lilly Tartikoff/EIF Hope Award at the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship’s 2010 Rays of Hope gala. Lifetime TV honored Sharon by selecting her as one of the "Remarkable Women" in their Every Woman Counts series.

Film and television

Sharon's appearances and activities has attained wide media attention. As a result, she was selected to be a part of many fashion shows, TV shows, and films.

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2019 Captain Marvel Soren
Spider-Man: Far From Home Soren Cameo
2011 The Historian Paradox Alexia Short
2008 Secrets The Woman Short
2005 Last Time I said Goodbye Short
2019 Captain Marvel Soren
Spider-Man: Far From Home Soren Cameo
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2017 The Detour Jayden Episode:

2.7

2011 Body of Proof Cynthia Marks Episode:

2.9

2011 Shameless Bald Woman Episode: 1.5
2010 Lie To Me MRI Tech Episode: 2.14

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-03-08. Retrieved 2015-08-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. http://www.thewomenseye.com/2011/07/23/interview-sharon-blynn-ovarian-cancer-survivor-bald-is-beautiful/

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