Luangsawasdi and his fellow officers will wear a pink T-shirt and carry a pink pen all month to spread the breast cancer awareness message.
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The trend is a significant change of direction for a county once known for having the highest breast cancer rates in California. Since 1986, we have been at the forefront of a nationwide movement supporting and advocating for the breast cancer community.
But our work is far from done.
Last year, we were honoured to have been part of the Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative through our Hearty Goodness 100% Whole Wheat Bread, Shantayaé Grant, Marketing Officer commented.
Only older women can develop breast cancer – The truth is that the risk increases with age. The company has donated more than $1.2 million, which has resulted in almost 200,000 breast cancer screenings and diagnostic procedures at medical facilities nationwide, as well as countless hours of free education.
TODAY, along with Al Roker, Natalie Morales, Willie Geist and Tamron Hall, is once again teaming up with The Avon Foundation for Women for the “Pink or Swim Challenge” to raise funds for breast cancer research.
Julie Francis, 47, is planning a Big Pink Family Fun Day for Sunday, October 11 at the Harvest Home pub in Copnor to raise money for Breast Cancer Care.
“This is the time of year when we try to get the word out and have everyone understand the importance of screening and the importance of going to get your mammogram regularly”. That means we need your interest, support and awareness all year round. If you experience any of those, Amonette says you should let your doctor know immediately so you can receive an examination.
A YouGov survey of over 500 women living in Scotland found that for 54 per cent of women who don’t check regularly, the main reason was they simply forgot.
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“We all think breast cancer can’t happen to us but when it gets close to home, when you have a friend or family member diagnosed, it really hits home”, said Phillips-Reed.
