National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention and cure. http://www.nbcam.org/

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Susan G. Komen for the Cure started in 1982, and the organization is recognized as the leading catalyst in the fight against breast cancer, with more than 100,000 volunteers working in a network of 125 U.S. and international affiliates. In October 1983 the Race for the Cure was held for the first time in Dallas, Texas. Races are held world-wide. http://ww5.komen.org/

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Please get informed about breast cancer facts, risk factors, prevention, early detection, screening, diagnosis, treatment, therapies, support, resources, and research. http://ww5.komen.org/breastcancer/understandingbreastcancer.html

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Pink Days is held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month each October, people raise money by organizing activities such as theme parties or a "pink day" (when employees wear pink clothing or accessories) at work. The money raised is donated to the organizers' choice of breast cancer care or research programs. THINK PINK!

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God Bless! ~ Yoli