October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and it is being marked in many different ways by many different companies and organizations.  My personal favorite is the pink gloves and shoes that the NFL teams are sporting this month during their games.  After all, what isn’t more manly than a 6-foot-plus man weighing over 250 pounds running around with neon pink shoes?

Breast cancer is the second most frequent form of cancer in the United States and the world.  In the US, one-in-eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, or to put it in better perspective, the odds are good that someone in your extended family will suffer from this illness.  I have known three people just in the past few years that had breast cancer, with one passing away, one losing a breast, and the other recovering from treatment. 

Unlike other illnesses of such a private matter, this illness is often discussed in public as a way to encourage women (and men) to examine themselves to catch the disease early.  This discussion continues online as well, with some of our close community members discussing the topic lately.  Here is what they have had to say:

Bad Gals Radio:  (WARNING – Graphic images on page) ”Women Get With the Program, each time you shower – Grab Those Girlypartsand make sure there’s no strange new stuff going one. do it everyday, not just once a month. the cells are there and if you feel them, let somebody know QUICK. … Personally I want to encourage each of you to think of Your Body as A Temple. it’s your home while you’re here with the rest of us, so maintain it in some semblance of comfort. dont’ let it fall apart and not do anything.”

The BoBo Files:  “Taking a break from the political scene momentarily to let everyone know that I have joined the American Cancer Society this year to walk in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. In past I’ve only had an opportunity to donate – this year I’m doing both. Please help me out by donating whatever you can to help further research in to breast cancer, provide awareness, and education about this disease.”

Pambie:  “It’s time for the 8th annual blogger Boobie-Thon again, starting October 1st! So far the Boobie-Thon has raised $50,000.00 for Breast Cancer Research!!!”

As you can see, not only are they discussing the illness, but they are either directly impacted by it and/or taking part in ways to raise money to find a cure.  Bad Gals is sharing her personal story about her mother, BoBo is walking, and Pam is participating in the Boobie-Thon (that has raise over $13K this year so far).  As I discussed last week, my friend Andrew is participating in this years Marine Corps Marathon and is running to raise money for the cause.  I have already donated this months advertising profits to Andrew’s cause, and I will continue to promote those who are seeking to raise funds.

What are you doing?

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