How Can You Show Support For 'Breast Cancer Awareness Month’ This October?
More than likely, you know of someone, near or far, who has suffered from this awful disease and have fought to beat it; Others, have been unable to break free from the severity of this cancer and we've lost them in the fight. Whether it's you who's had a battle with cancer, a close friend or family member, a neighbor, childhood acquaintance, or even a friend of a friend, it remains a hopeful truth that the more we can do to work together and fight, the stronger we become.
From raising money, to showing support for loved ones who are battling cancer right now, to just wearing pink and getting the word out as much as you can, October is a great time of year to remind us all of the fight against breast cancer and just how much of a difference, we can each make.
— What are some of the ways you can show support for BCA this month (and all year long)? —
1. Know the Facts:
What are the key breast cancer statistics? What are the key symptoms of breast cancer in women AND men? Arm yourself with the important information on how to prevent and survive breast cancer.
*Learn more: https://ww5....stCancer.html
2.Wear PINK and share on social media:
You can easily help raise awareness for breast cancer by adding a touch of pink to your wardrobe and helping to spread the word on social media (because, let’s be real… nothing spreads quite as quickly as social media influence).
- Take a photo of you or with your friends, family, co-workers, team, etc. while wearing PINK!
- Share the photo on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram
- Use hashtags like #breastcancer #breastcancerawarenessmonth #wearpink #pinktober #pinkribbon #fightcancer #cancersupport
- Tag your friends and ask them to take and share photos and hashtags online, too
3. Volunteer:
By volunteering your time with an organization like the Breast Cancer Charities of America (BCCA) and Susan G. Komen, you are helping women and men prevent, battle, and survive breast cancer! To learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit BCCA or Susan G Komen.
4. Organize a Fundraiser:
It’s quick and easy to create your own fundraising page to honor a loved one, survivor, and help children and their families who are still battling cancer. By becoming a fundraiser, you can create your own account, join or start a team, and get others involved! Start Fundraising or Create a Pink Project of your own.
5. Make A Donation:
With your donation, you can give a gift in honor of a survivor, loved one, and to help those who are still struggling with cancer. Through the generosity of people like you, organizations like the Breast Cancer Charities of America (BCCA) and Susan G. Komen can continue assisting women and men who are battling breast cancer. Donate to BCCA or Susan G. Komen now!
— Just a few (of the many) ways to show support at Chicago events this month —
10/19 - Making Strides Of Chicago
3 mile walk at Soldier Field
The American Cancer Society started Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks to unite communities in the fight against this deadly disease. Today, Making Strides is the largest network of breast cancer events in the nation - and we do more than just walk. We raise money to help the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking breast cancer research and provide patient services like free rides to chemo, free places to stay near treatment, and a live 24/7 cancer helpline.
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10/25 - Cocktails For A Cure
Join 'Thank God It's Natural' on Friday, October 25th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Loft on Lake in Chicago as they wrap up Breast Cancer Awareness Month with their 3rd annual Cocktails for the Cure!
Attendees will sip on complimentary PINK cocktails sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka and snack on passed small bites while raising awareness for breast cancer. A surprise guest will also be in attendance!
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10/26 - Shopping for A Cure & Awareness!
Breast cancer survivors, friends, supporters, significant others, and advocates are all invited to come celebrate life with us this October!
*Come out for a day of shopping with women owned businesses, celebration of survivors, and remembering the ones we lost!
Hawkeyes Bar & Grill (Chicago)
Free to Enter ~ $15 swag bags
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— *Pinot’s Paints It Forward* —
Our studio’s calendar is filled with some excellent Fall and Halloween themed artwork, and is a great way to spend time with those you love the most! Come in for a girls’ night out, date night, family, day, and more, and get in touch with your inner artist. Keep in mind that we often host ‘Painting It Forward’ Classes where a proceed of the money from the event will go towards the local charity or non-profit of your choice… including cancer research and support foundations.
Get in contact with us if you or someone you know is interested in learning more about these events, and we’ll be happy to help.
naperville@pinotspalette.com
331.457.5440