Think PINK. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, but for a survivor it’s every-single-day. As much as pink is a fave color for so many, for lots of women it carries an extra meaning. Pink isn’t just a color – it’s an attitude! One of strength and support and a battle. Pink represents the color of a war cry to fight cancer. Beat it. Overcome all of it. #FightLikeAGirl. And it’s not only the color of strength for those battling it personally, it’s for those of us who are sharing the battle with them. You had me at PINK, girl! #PINKtober.
Got PINK? Got the FACTS on breast cancer?
- One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
- Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.
- Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women.
- Each year it is estimated that over 246,660 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die.
- Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 440 will die each year.
- On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and 1 woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes.
- Over 2.8 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the United States today.
What can YOU do? Lots. Support family and friends by not asking what you can do, but instead DO something. Make dinner and surprise them with it. Walk their dogs on a random night. Hire a cleaning crew for their home for a surprise. You know your friends… think of what would make them feel loved.
Wear PINK. Not just the ribbon. Purchase from companies who give back to Breast Cancer Awareness or just find a pink sweater in your closet to wear to show your overall love and support. It’s all good – it’s in your intentions that matters most.
STYLISH #PINKtober … Everything in the pictures is linked, so just click on what you like to shop it all!
Supporting the Fighters, Admiring the survivors, Honoring the Taken, & Never, Ever Giving Up Hope!
I’m not a huge pink person when it comes to clothes but I do love supporting companies that give to cancer research! My favorite Aunt is a breast cancer survivor, and she is always appreciative of anything anyone does to show their support for her! Great post! Thanks for sharing!
It is so wonderful the progress that cancer research has made over the last decade. And I believe a lot of it was possible because the pink campaigns over the years have brought about so much awareness!
What a great color and a great cause!! I know quite a few breast cancer survivors!!
This breast cancer survivor thanks you for bringing more awareness to the world. Seven years on Oct 29!
I like to buy from companies that give back whenever I can. Thank goodness there are businesses that help fund the researches to cure breast cancer.
Pink is my favorite so I loved seeing all things pink! In addition, showing support and awareness for breast cancer is so important. Thank you for spreading the awareness!
Pink is my absolutely favorite. I love everything pink! Thanks for sharing this beautiful cause. I have a history of breast cancer in every woman of my family, so I am very aware that at some point it might come to me too. Thanks for spreading awareness!
Kudos to these companies! I love buying products from company that gives back or supporting a campaign like Breast Cancer Awareness.
Such a great cause to support. I love finding new companies that give back to important causes.
I’m not a huge pink wearer but I definitely will for such a great cause. Thanks for sharing this and letting us aware!
Such a great cause! Love spreading awareness as there’s never enough to go around! Thanks for sharing, my dear!
I am all about supporting Breast Cancer Awareness! I love all the products you listened and really appreciate your post. Thank You!!!
I love that October is Brest cancer awareness month!!! Pink is one of my favorite colors so I love when I buy pink I’m helping a great cause
Pink is one of my favorites! I’m in love with that pink floral skirt! It’s going on my wishlist.
This is so scarry! In fact I am scared to be tested… what if?
My friend ran an art project where women who survived breast cancer painted the artworks to inspire other women to fight.
Thank you for bringing this up! This is truly important.
look at all the pretty pink in support of Breast Cancers. So happy this month bring awareness that is still hurting so many women!