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Friday, May 21st, 2010
If you are involved in social activities then raising awareness about breast cancer is perhaps the best social activity that you can do. Here I am going to tell you about the simple tricks through which you can also take active part in this social activity. October is considered the month of breast cancer awareness and at this time many companies come around to raise awareness about this disease. But, you need not wait till October to do the same. The best part is that you do not have to wait for the companies. Social activities can come forward any time to raise the awareness about this disease. You and I can do this just any day of the year.
You of course can not shout on the street to educate people and create awareness about the disease. A wiser way is to use symbols to associate you with this cause and raise awareness. Just like on world Aids day, people put on red symbols to signify the cause, you can do the same for breast cancer. Most of the diseases have a symbolic color that you can wear to signify them. Pink ribbons symbolize this disease and you must have seen people and activists put the breast cancer pins on their dresses to associate themselves with this disease. If you wish to create awareness for this disease, you can also wear the pink ribbons which symbolize the disease. You can easily make the pink ribbons at your own home. All you need is bright pink satin ribbon and a pink pin. You can also get the ready made pins from the market. You can wear these pins either on your cloths, bags or coat. In fact if you are serious about spreading the awareness then you can wear it every time you go out on the road. You can also encourage your friends and other people to wear it. You can also buy the breast cancer pins online from the various websites and online resources that sell them. Before buying the pins, check out the various websites and the varieties they offer. Some of the online vendors offer quite creative designs that you will love to wear. You can also get them customized if you want. Many online websites offer the customized ones or you can get it done at a local store near you.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Businesses Supporting the Cause

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Currently, the month of October is designated as the official National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). For over two decades, NBCAM has successfully educated women of all ages about early detection, treatment, and diagnosis of breast cancer. Non-profit organizations such as Karmanos Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the National Breast Cancer Foundation are devoted to raising money for breast cancer research and educating women (and men) about the disease, supporting those with breast cancer, and celebrating the individuals who have survived it.

Companies such as Macy’s and Target are inviting their consumers to join them in the fight against breast cancer. The “Pink Ribbon Items” are sold to help support breast cancer research. These companies have agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds to breast cancer charities. Most items related to breast cancer awareness can be identified with a pink label or a pink ribbon. Ford Motor Company has supported breast cancer research for over 10 years by donating money and selling pink silk scarves specifically for breast cancer charities. All businesses are invited to invest in unique corporate gifts that help support breast cancer research. There are corporate gifts available that are embellished with the breast cancer awareness “pink ribbon”. Some of the other gifts are manufactured in pink and can be personalized with a monogram. These breast cancer awareness business gifts [http://www.corporatesnobs.com/professional-in-pink.htm] range any where from heart-shaped luggage tags to pink leather totes.

Breast cancer awareness is not limited to woman only. Men are encouraged to support the cause as well. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Even the most masculine man should rethink wearing pink when it comes to supporting a great cause.

Although, October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, supporting the cause can be a year-round commitment. Those who are unaffected by breast cancer should help join the fight against breast cancer for their loved ones. Whether you decide to participate in an American Cancer Society sponsored walk, donate money to breast cancer charities, or invest in business gifts that help support breast cancer research, you will certainly contribute to saving someone’s life.

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