National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

 

Each October, we turn our focus to the fight against breast cancer. It is a time to celebrate breast cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to the disease, and come together to raise funds and awareness. And, while this year's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month might look and feel a little different than it has in past years, our commitment remains as strong as ever.

There are a number of ways volunteers and supporters can engage in the fight against breast cancer this year, including:

• Fundraising: We are hosting our first-ever national Making Strides Against Breast Cancer broadcast – called Strides Live Across America on Oct. 18 at 9am to ensure every community and survivor has an opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated. Tune in via Facebook, YouTube, or MakingStridesWalk.org to view highlights from communities and supporters across the nation. Viewers can contribute or follow along on social media by using #StridesLive. Many events and activations are happening in cities throughout the country, and Real Men Wear Pink Candidates around the U.S. are busy raising funds and awareness in support of our efforts, as well.
  
• Social media: The Chevrolet #IDriveFor campaign is back. Now through Oct. 31, Chevy will donate $5, up to $220,000, for every post on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #IDriveFor. Share who you drive for using the hashtag #IDriveFor and tag @AmericanCancer. Our partnership with Chevrolet has raised nearly $14 million for breast cancer research over the last decade.
• Promotions: Denim Days, presented by Buckle, encourages denim fans to “dress up” their denim and donate $5 or more to help save lives from breast cancer on Oct. 23. Now through Oct. 25, Buckle is offering customers several ways to donate to ACS, including via an in-store round-up campaign and give back opportunities on select regular-priced jeans and “Unite To Fight” t-shirts. 
  
• Support: Our Reach To Recovery program is now available via a new website and mobile app to make it easy for patients to connect with trained volunteers who are breast cancer survivors. And, our “tlc” Tender Loving Care® program celebrates 25 years of helping women with appearance-related side effects by offering them a variety of affordable wigs, hats, and scarves, as well as a full range of mastectomy products.

And do not forget: If you are a woman 40 and older, talk to your health care provider about the breast cancer screening plan that is right for you. You can find more information on our breast cancer special coverage page on cancer.org. 

*Shared from MySocietySource.