October is BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH and to start the month, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® announced that the foundation is distributing an unprecedented $100 million has been committed to immediate patient assistance in 2009 alone.
As well, the Foundation has committed another $100 million to research scientists to establish a cure! This is the largest commitment to breast cancer research funding by a single nonprofit organization, targeting 81 universities and hospitals in 27 states and five countries, EVER! These grants represent research with the highest likelihood of producing positive results for breast cancer patients during the next decade.
Even the NFL is pitching in this month to help with the race for the cure. Games throughout October have been designated Breast Cancer Awareness games. Coaches, players, referrees and game staff will wear apparel and pins with the pink ribbon/NFL shield during October games. Wear your THINK PINK ribbon to the October 11, Carolina Panthers game against the Washington Redskins. (GO PANTHERS!) Thanks, Panthers, for participating in SUCH a worthwhile cause!
Every 2.5 minutes, a new case of breast cancer is diagnosed. Digital mammography is one of the best tools that help in early detection. This is a painless procedure--regardless what you've heard, and worth the time it takes for an appointment. The American Cancer Society says that women should have mammograms starting at age 40 and every year afterwards. Most insurance companies pay the full fee but, there are many women who do not have insurance. We can help by donating a mammogram for these women. Go ahead--click below--it won't cost you a penny!
Please pass this information along to YOUR friends and family. Chances are we've all been touched somehow by this horrific disease and with our help, a cure is on the way. Please read this, donate a mammogram (thank you) and pass the message on...
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