Amid the pumpkins, leaves and scarecrows, October evokes passion around an important cause. Shop windows, bumper stickers, and t-shirts adorn the pink ribbon, which holds a powerful message for those impacted by breast cancer as the rest of us treasure the reminder of its significance.
On average, one woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every 14 seconds, making it the leading cause of cancer in women, and as of 2020, the most common cancer worldwide.
We're reminded to encourage women across the country to get mammograms, the most effective tool against breast cancer and to support families affected by this disease.
October 18th is Wear It Pink Day 2024. Slip on your favorite pink to share your support! In the meanwhile, there are a host of charities and nonprofits you can support.
National Breast Cancer Foundation, Susan G. Komen Foundation, BreastCancer.org, Young Survival Coalition, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, American Cancer Society, The DONNA Foundation, Living Beyond Breast Cancer