Modern Goddess Magazine

All around the world people will be holding functions, raising money and volunteering their time to Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Did you know that…

• 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85.
• Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women.
• The incidence of breast cancer is increasing.

To help raise awareness for breast cancer, sites all over the net are going Pink for October.

What else can you do?

• If you’re in Hong Kong you can participate in a Breast Cancer Awareness Walkathon on the 26 October 2008.
• If you’re in Australia you could host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast or a Girl’s Night In.
• If you’re in the US you could help raise funds for the Pink Ribbon Challenge.  Their aim is to provide free mammograms for underserved women.
• If you’re in Canada you can participate in the CIBC Run for the Cure or other activities they offer.
• If you’re in the UK you can attempt one of the various Challenges they have on offer.

Early detection is so important and it saves lives… I encourage you to read the information available through the links and look at becoming ‘breast aware’.  Go have a breast examination or learn to self examine.  Encourage family and friends to become breast aware.

PS: If you’re in another country and would like your fundraisers mentioned, please feel free to email me the details and I will definitely update this article.