October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A cause near and dear to my heart (both my grandparents are breast cancer survivors), there are so many things I try to do to help. Lately, I have been seeing some... interesting things... that people are attempting, to bring awareness to the cause.
Let me just say, that although your intentions might be good, updating your Facebook status about where you like to put your purse at the end of the day, or what color bra you are wearing isn't really going to do much. Truth be told, people ARE aware of the cause. The problem is the funding.
I'm not asking you to open your checkbook and give one-thousand dollars to Susan G. Komen For the Cure. I am suggesting that you integrate funding into your normal life.
Let me give you some examples:
1. I LOVE yogurt. Do you like yogurt? You do? Awesome! Well, an easy way to contribute to the cause is to buy yogurt. Yes! It's that simple! Many brands, like Dannon, have a code on their lids. Enter the code on their website and 10 cents will be donated to breast cancer research.
2. Do you like pretty things? Does your sister or wife love to shop? Well, you're in luck. Certain websites offer jewelry, clothes, mugs, accessories - almost anything a girl could want, dedicated to breast cancer. Purchase them, and a set percentage is donated to the cause.
3. Do you walk? What a coincidence. So do I! That's why I annually walk for the cure. Find a person or business to sponsor you on your trek. Whether your donation is little or small, whether you walk or run, everything helps. Also, if you think it's difficult to find a sponsor, think again.
Of course, there are other ways to donate: fund-raising, or donating through Pay-Pal or mail. However, the above ways are simple things ANYONE can do that not only fit into your lifestyle, but are mutually beneficial.
As my younger cousin says, "Do your part and save the ta-tas"!
~Syleste~
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