Courtney McCullers
Sports Editor
One
in every eight women is diagnosed with breast cancer. Most people will one day
be affected directly or indirectly by this awful disease. October was
established as National Breast Cancer Month was established in 1985 to raise
awareness. Since 1991 the pink ribbon has become a universal symbol of breast
cancer awareness and can be seen in numerous places throughout the month.
There
are various ways to be involved this October. Donations to official breast
cancer organizations such as the Susan G. Komen for the Cure (komen.org), the Pink
Ribbon International (pinkribbon.org), the National Breast Cancer Foundation
(nationalbreastcancer.org), and the American Cancer Society (cancer.org) is the
most direct way to be involved.
Fundraising
with companies, friends, and schools can also generate money towards a cure for
breast cancer. You can buy apparel, accessories, office supplies, electronics
and automotive items at the Susan G. Komen website and the proceeds will support
finding a cure for breast cancer. Additionally, you can collect pink lids on
General Mills products for Save Lids to Save Lives. For each lid that is sent in
or redeemed online, General Mills will donate 10 cents to Susan G. Komen for the
Cure, up to 2.5 million dollars. Wilmington’s first Susan G. Komen Race for the
Cure will take place on March 2, 2013.
Another
way to participate and spread awareness without necessarily spending money includes
wearing pink. In addition to wearing pink, you can simply be knowledgeable. Many
organizations dedicated to breast cancer awareness have social media websites such
as Twitter, Facebook, Pintrest, and YouTube. Being aware of this disease is just
as important as making donations and supporting the cause.
