October
is a month full of feasting, trick or treating and stepping on fallen crunchy
leaves. It is also a time to “think pink” and raise awareness for
breast cancer. This is something I hold near and dear to my heart after losing
my grandma, aka Crazy Nanny, to breast cancer a few years ago. I enjoy this
month more than other 11 months, mainly because it reminds me to take a step
back and appreciate everything. There are 31 days in October to get involved
and to go pink.
Breast cancer is still the most common cancer in Canadian women.
With 1 woman in 9 being diagnosed during her lifetime, a lot of families are
impacted. There are many fun ways to show your support and pink looks great on
everyone! The CIBC annual Run for the Cure, which asks, “Who
are you running for?” raised over $30 million in 2011. The Pink Tour brought to you
by the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, is also underway, in which a
giant pink tour bus drives across Canada bringing information regarding breast
cancer. Or you can go to your local hair dresser, like my mom and I did, and
pay $10 for a pink extension in your hair. This is part of the Pink Hair
for Hope
campaign, and money goes to breast cancer research.
The most important thing my grandma could teach me was appreciate
the little things. This is something I am beginning to realize more and
more each day. In return, if I can help out in even the smallest way possible,
I think that is what matters the most at the end of the day. I encourage all of
you to participate in some way, shape or form this month. Just for fun here is
a link to a Teen Vogue article outlining the “must have products” for Breast Cancer Awareness
month.
Do any of you “think
pink” during the month of October?
Thank you for sharing you post! I really enjoyed it. I believe that it is really important to "think pink". I volunteer for the RBC run for the cure. Next year, I hope to actually be participating in it. As well, whenever I see a product where money goes towards Breast Cancer causes, I do purchase them. Just wanted to say that your post inspired me to become more involved with "think pink" causes.
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