With 1.5 million nonprofit organizations registered in the United States, according to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, corporations can choose from a big list of causes to support. Teaming up with a good cause can benefit any business. It enables co-workers a chance to unite for a greater good, and it provides valuable funding… Read More
Category: Breast Cancer
Men Like Pink Too
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cancer is the #2 killer of both females and males, just a few percentage points below Heart disease. One of the most talked about and recognized cancer is Breast Cancer. While not nearly as common or well publicized, men are diagnosed with breast cancer as well. … Read More
Charity Can Strengthen Your Business; Here’s How!
As previous blog posts have made mention, Breast Cancer Awareness is one of the most popular charitable efforts to become involved with and it’s not hard to see why. According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, claiming the lives of hundreds and thousands of women each… Read More
Understanding the Importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
For many of us, we or someone we know has been effected by breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Take the time to understand the risks, the signs and symptoms, and to learn about new ways to get involved and help men and women across the country battle this disease. The following infographic… Read More
Breast Cancer Awareness: How You Can Help!
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women, but many are unsure of what they can do to help those who are in need. Every day, 527 new cases are identified in women across the USA according to www.worldwidebreastcancer.com. Some ideas to help you get involved are: Donate- This is something you… Read More
Help Fight the Good Fight: Fundraising for Breast Cancer Awareness
A couple of years ago, I was cheering on friends running a race when I noticed multiple runners wearing pink shirts, participating in memory of their loved one who had passed away from breast cancer. Although the pink shirts made them stand out, it was the phrase on it (which I later found out is… Read More
How Social Media Raised the Bar on Breast Cancer Awareness
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was founded in 1985, but it was only in 1993 that Evelyn Lauder, Senior Corporate Vice President of the Estée Lauder Companies, established the pink ribbon as its symbol. Ever since then, October has turned into a “pink” month, with ribbons and limited edition pink items showing up in… Read More
Help Fight the Good Fight: Fundraising for Breast Cancer Awareness
Running a race is challenging and inspiring enough, but there’s something to be said about running in memory of a loved one who has passed away from breast cancer. While a family member or friend’s journey has ended, these runners can pick up where that person had left off, helping to fight one of the… Read More