It’s estimated that 1 in every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which takes place every October, has become an international movement to raise awareness about breast cancer detection, research, and treatment.
Below are five ways that you can show your support for the women in your life by getting involved:
1. Donate Your Locks
One of the most challenging things about undergoing cancer treatment is hair loss. For many women fighting against breast cancer, this stage of treatment is often the most difficult and upsetting, as hair loss impacts their confidence and self-worth.
This month, consider donating your hair to help make wigs for women undergoing cancer treatment and help make a difficult process a little bit easier. Whether you’re a man or a woman, donating a few inches of your hair can go a long way towards helping women fighting breast cancer.
2. Support Your Favorite NFL Teams
Each year the NFL partners with the American Cancer Society for “A Crucial Catch,” a campaign designed to raise awareness about breast cancer. The initiative involves pink-themed uniforms for players, coaches, and referees, pink decorations on the fields, around the stadiums, and on the footballs themselves.
So whether you’re already a sports fan, or you’re tuning in for the first time, make sure to show your support for the NFL as they help raise awareness about this important cause.
3. Wear Pink
Pink has been the symbol of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month since it was introduced by the Susan G. Komen Foundation in 1991.
Since then pink ribbons, necklaces, accessories, bumper stickers, car seat covers, and a wide range of other items have exploded in popularity as an easy way to show support and raise money for breast cancer awareness.
4. Talk to Your Loved Ones About Breast Cancer
Let the women in your life know how much they matter to you, and have frank and honest discussions about the benefits of early detection. Encourage them to perform monthly self-breast exams, and to schedule annual breast cancer screenings to detect any issues as early as possible.
5. Get Off the Couch for the Cure
Throughout the month of October there are a variety of marathons, walks, and runs scheduled to raise awareness about breast cancer and collect donations which go towards support and research efforts.
Even if you’re a true couch potato, signing up to help raise money and awareness is fun, and all you have to do is walk a few miles with your friends and family to help make a difference.
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