As September fades into October, pink ribbons are popping up everywhere. This simple pink ribbon symbolizes Breast Cancer Awareness, and October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In the past few years, I have become involved with Lee National Denim Day and also Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Reading the stories of survivors and their struggles made this cause especially dear because these are someone’s mother, daughter, sister, grandmother or aunt. Until recently though, no one in my family had been diagnosed with breast cancer. This all changed about a month ago, when my only aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer. Even though I know all the statistics and the prevalence of breast cancer, I somehow thought my family was safe; however, breast cancer does not discriminate against race, age, or family lineage. It can happen to anyone, even men, which can be very scary.
Instead of focusing on the scary, I choose to believe there is a cure. I have to believe because I have a grandmother, a mother, an aunt, a female cousin, two sisters and four nieces. My aunt underwent a lumpectomy and received partial breast radiation. This is a new technology, which would most likely not be possible without the funding for breast cancer research. I am thankful for every dollar raised and every person who participates in the cause.
Next Friday, October 8 is Lee National Denim Day. I would love if you would donate to my aunt’s team. Her name is Susan, and I know it would mean a lot to her as well to me. In the span of a lifetime, it is almost impossible not to know someone effected by this disease. A small $5 donation can truly help bring a cure! You can follow the link Denim Day Team: Knutzen or go directly to denimday.com and search Knutzen.
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