Mine is Purple! October is BREAST CANER AWARENESS MONTH. So for the next 30 days I will be wearing something PINK in honor of the many Women and Men who are fighting the fight. Tonight I had on a PINK tank while I was teaching.
Why am I wearing PINK everyday? Unfortunately Breast Cancer has had a pretty strong effect in my family, from several Great Aunts to too many Young Cousins. I am very proud to say thus far I have been Breast Cancer free. I had my first mammogram at age 25.
So in honor of my family members & friends some who have passed on, some who are fighting right now and others who have won the battle, I honor you. I hope that by me wearing PINK I can help to bring awareness and reminders to others to get checked.
If you are a women over 40 I urge you PLEASE get a mammogram... it could save your life.
Hats off to the following organizations for also taking a stand to show awareness and support:
NFL
Whole Foods
Self Magazine
Women's Health
Susan G Komen Foundation
You have 30 days to wear a little PINK and show your support, even if you only do it for one day!
Taj
photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dwissman/7002131482/sizes/m/
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