Oct 15, 2012:
Experts laud NFL for "going pink" in October.
Sep 12, 2012:
If you have been wrongfully fired for having cancer, there are options to address the situation, recover damages for lost wages and medical costs, and ensure that the employer has addressed the problem to prevent the same thing from happening to others.
Aug 6, 2012:
The Pink Boat, a nonprofit organization with a goal of raising $1 million to support breast cancer research, holds the Seattle Pink Boat Regatta in September.
Jul 23, 2012:
Sally Ride died peacefully at home on July 23, 2012 after a seventeen-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Mar 30, 2012:
Two women were honored as the YMCA Community Champions in Newburyport, Massachusetts, for their efforts in helping out breast cancer survivors, according to The Boston Globe.
Mar 27, 2012:
The Living Beyond Breast Cancer organization recently announced it will be hosting its annual conference for women who are living with metastatic breast cancer.
Mar 23, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston found that women who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of having their breast cancer return.
Mar 23, 2012:
Planet Fitness will host its third annual promotion this spring in order to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Mar 21, 2012:
Recent research presented at the European Breast Cancer Conference in Vienna, Austria, showed that women who become pregnant after being treated for breast cancer do not have a higher risk of recurrence, according to ABC News.
Mar 19, 2012:
There have been a wide range of breast cancer awareness campaigns, but none other than Bob Carey's.
Mar 16, 2012:
When E! News host Giuliana Rancic found out she had breast cancer this past October, it was not easy news to take. However, with her husband Bill at her side, she pulled through and came out on top, according to Us Weekly.
Mar 13, 2012:
Residents of Tomball, Texas, gather each year for the Paint the Yard Pink Tomball girls' softball game in which local cancer survivors throw out the first pitch and the crowd is decked out in pink, according to YourHoustonNews.
Mar 7, 2012:
The Woman 2 Woman Breast Cancer Foundation (W2W) will host its annual benefit in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, on the weekend of March 23.
Mar 5, 2012:
When Brenda O'Brien found out she had breast cancer for the second time, she was devastated - but it was nothing compared to when she discovered her older and younger sister, Kathleen and Angel respectively, were also diagnosed in the same year, according to MSNBC.
Mar 5, 2012:
The SpinOdyssey 2012 took place this past weekend, and the event raised more than $300,000 at the gym, Intensity, in Norwalk, Connecticut, to support breast cancer research.
Mar 2, 2012:
A new application helps young women remind themselves to perform self-breast exams - and their reminder consists of a good-looking man telling them to check for signs of breast cancer, according to ABC News.
Mar 1, 2012:
The SpinOdyssey annual event is a six-hour indoor cycling and fitness fundraiser that raises money for breast cancer research.
Feb 29, 2012:
A new imaging service offered at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center has been deemed successful, according to MD News.
Feb 28, 2012:
It was recently announced that the Avon Foundation for Women will be offering a $30,000 one-year grant to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' breast cancer awareness program, which is titled the Witness Project, according to KARK-TV.
Feb 27, 2012:
It was recently announced that Charity Breast Cancer Care is running its biggest ever marketing campaign, which aims to raise awareness while supporting women who have the disease, according to Marketing Week.
Feb 22, 2012:
A new study, which was a compilation of surveys on women from five different countries, shows that approximately two-thirds of women who are diagnosed with early stage breast cancer want a say when it comes to their treatment, according to Reuters Health.
Feb 17, 2012:
The next two games for the East Kentucky University women's basketball team will be covered in pink.
Feb 13, 2012:
Boston news reporter Kelley Tuthill shared her breast cancer journey after she was diagnosed five years ago. As she reaches her five-year anniversary, she looks at what she went through and shares what she hopes will happen in the near future, according to The Boston Globe.
Feb 13, 2012:
Even though there is no way to prevent breast cancer definitely, there are some preventative measures that women can take to ensure they are doing their best to avoid it, according to The Atlantic.
Feb 10, 2012:
Recent studies have shown that chemotherapy can be extremely toxic to tumors, but it may not harm an unborn baby, according to ABC News.
Feb 9, 2012:
One year ago, Ray Romano's wife Anna of 24 years was diagnosed with breast cancer, and they immediately devoted themselves to her recovery, according to People Magazine.
Feb 9, 2012:
The Red Devils, an organization focused on helping breast cancer patients and families, is hosting a series of events in February to help raise money for research.
Feb 6, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers at the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII) found that women who were born to mothers aged 39 and older along with women who were taller and thinner than the average girl prior to puberty have a higher breast density. With this comes a higher risk of developing breast cancer.
Feb 6, 2012:
The first softball game of the year for Plant High and Sickles High in Florida will take place this Tuesday, but winning and losing will not be the only thing on the players' minds, according to Tampa Bay Online.
Feb 3, 2012:
Troy Lee Designs will be showing their support for the fight against breast cancer during the Monster Energy AMA Supercross this weekend.
Feb 1, 2012:
The Wedding Dress Party benefits a great deal of women - brides-to-be, former brides and young brides who have breast cancer.
Jan 31, 2012:
It was recently announced that the seventh annual EagleBank Foundation Fight Against Breast Cancer Golf Classic, which was held last October, raised more than $350,000.
Jan 26, 2012:
Actress Judy Reyes will join breast cancer advocates for the 3rd annual Bowling for Breastcancer.org to raise money for the site and help find a cure for breast cancer in New York City on February 15.
Jan 25, 2012:
Breast cancer patients and survivors gathered together for the Pink Ribbon Rodeo Reception in Fort Worth, Texas, this past Tuesday, according to the Star-Telegram.
Jan 24, 2012:
Students and teachers gathered together at the cafeteria of Nashua High School in New Hampshire for a "knit-in" this past Monday, which benefited one of their counselors who is suffering from breast cancer, according to the Bedford Patch.
Jan 24, 2012:
The popular author and commentator on fashion and beauty, Charla Krupp, has lost her battle to breast cancer at the age of 58, her husband Richard Zoglin confirms, according to the New York Daily News.
Jan 23, 2012:
A new study published in the Journal of National Cancer Institute discovered that younger patients who are being treated for breast cancer have added stress and lower quality of life compared with those who are diagnosed at an older age.
Jan 20, 2012:
A joint charity event will be held by both The V Foundation and Boarding for Breast Cancer the night before the Winter X Games begins, and the athletes and guests to the event will donate to various cancers during a silent auction, according to ESPN.
Jan 19, 2012:
It was announced that boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has donated $100,000 to a breast cancer support organization, something he promised to a Nevada judge, according to The Associated Press.
Jan 18, 2012:
Political leaders of Kentucky are encouraging state residents to support breast cancer awareness and research by donating to the cause, according to the news channel WTVQ-TV.
Jan 16, 2012:
Breast cancer patients and survivors commonly form a sisterly bond, as they deal with the implications of the disease, Sis Bowman wrote in an OpEd piece in the Zanesville Times Recorder.
Jan 12, 2012:
Brides Against Breast Cancer is a national nonprofit organization based in Florida, and it is kicking off the 2012 Nationwide Tour of Gowns in Portland, Oregon, later this month.
Jan 9, 2012:
Brooke Walter is a senior in high school in Pennfield, Michigan, and she wasn't satisfied with her knowledge about breast cancer, so she decided to take it one step further, according to the Battle Creek Enquirer.
Jan 6, 2012:
Breast cancer survivors will gather together in Marshall County, Alabama, for an annual luncheon that allows the women and men to discuss surviving the disease.
Dec 30, 2011:
The Rochester local figure skaters will be hosting their third annual U.S. Figure Skating National Skating Month Celebration: Passion on Ice this Friday night, according to the Foster's Daily Democrat.
Dec 29, 2011:
E! host Giuliana Rancic was diagnosed with breast cancer a couple months ago, and she returned to work just two weeks after undergoing two surgeries, according to Us Weekly.
Dec 29, 2011:
The American Cancer Society and the Jordan Hospital in Massachusetts, are teaming up to host the Look Good... Feel Better "Pink Tea" event , according to The Carver Reporter.
Dec 28, 2011:
Those involved in the 2011 Jump for The Rose women's skydiving team recently presented The Rose, a Texas-based breast cancer awareness organization, with a check for $14,330, which they raised during their jump this past October, according to The River Oaks Examiner.
Dec 27, 2011:
It was recently announced that the breast cancer research stamp will be around for another four years, according to the news channel KCAU-TV.
Dec 21, 2011:
Advantage Chevrolet decided to help in the fight against breast cancer by hosting an annual event, Pretty in Pink. All of the proceeds from the event went to the American Cancer Society, according to La Grange Suburban Life.
Dec 19, 2011:
Eva Ekvall, who was the former Miss Venezuela, recently died of breast cancer at the very young age of 28, according to The Associated Press.
Dec 15, 2011:
E! host Giuliana Rancic underwent her double mastectomy this week and is doing well, according to US Weekly.
Dec 13, 2011:
It was recently announced that Coastal.com, one of the largest online eyewear companies, will provide donations to four of the biggest breast cancer awareness foundations and organizations to support their cause.
Dec 7, 2011:
There are a number of risk factors associated with breast cancer, and many of them have been proven but others have not.
Dec 6, 2011:
Appel Heating and Air Conditioning , which is based out of Indianapolis, recently announced that they will be painting their vans pink in order to promote breast cancer awareness around the area.
Dec 5, 2011:
LeRoy Butler played for the Green Bay Packers, and now the former football star is looking to help those who are suffering from breast cancer, according to the Wausau Daily Herald.
Dec 2, 2011:
The Mount Sinai High School cheerleaders recently presented a $1,000 check to the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Center at Stony Brook Hospital this past Tuesday.
Nov 30, 2011:
Breast cancer patients have a new outlet, as digital marketing company WireBuzz and breast cancer surgeon Dr. Jay Harness are joining forces to produce a social media show, BreastCancerAnswers.com.
Nov 30, 2011:
John Quirus is a sixth grade teacher in Pennsylvania, is on a mission to promote charity by showing his students how to contribute to the fight against breast cancer, according to Montgomery News.
Nov 30, 2011:
Maggie Daley, the wife of former Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, lost her battle with metastatic breast cancer at age 68 this past Thanksgiving, and the city in which she lived is mourning her loss, according ABC News in Chicago.
Nov 29, 2011:
It was recently announced that New Hampshire will be hosting its first Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure next year, according to the Boston Globe.
Nov 29, 2011:
Margie McNally Petersen lost her battle to breast cancer at 76 this past Friday. Petersen was a philanthropist who actively promoted breast cancer awareness along with pink ribbon activities that boosted donations, according to Los Angeles Daily News.
Nov 29, 2011:
Sheri Kay recently decided to publish a new book titled, "HINENI: HERE I AM - One Woman's Journey Through Breast Cancer," after she received rave reviews from survivors who read her blog.
Nov 28, 2011:
Breast cancer survivors turned to art to express their experiences.
Nov 22, 2011:
Seven members of the Wyoming Cowgirls logged nearly 3,500 miles all together, as they trained and walked this year's Susan G. Komen 3-Day For A Cure - a 60 mile walk, according to the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle.
Nov 21, 2011:
Elant, a company that provides health and housing solutions to seniors in Goshen, New York, recently announced that they raised more than $1,500 during the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk that took place at the end of October, according to Staus News.
Nov 18, 2011:
Kinder's Corp and BBQ Deli in Pleasant Hill, California, recently announced that they raised $10,000 during the month of October for breast cancer awareness and research.
Nov 18, 2011:
This year's "Women's Night Out" was deemed a success, as more than 300 residents came to the Aventura Hospital in Miami to honor those who have survived breast cancer.
Nov 15, 2011:
A new program named Pink Power Mom by Bright Starts helps women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age and have children, and who have battled and won against the disease.
Nov 15, 2011:
One of the biggest activists for breast cancer, Evelyn Lauder, has passed away due to ovarian cancer complications at age 75 this past Saturday, according to CBS News.
Nov 11, 2011:
The employees of the Advocate Condell Medical Center wanted to raise more than their $10,000 goal to fight against breast cancer - and they did, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Nov 10, 2011:
When many think of cancer, they might imagine people getting diagnosed later in life, but that was not the case for Sylvia Soo.
Nov 8, 2011:
Marnie Sciamanda of Rosemount, Minnesota, was happy with the dedication to breast cancer awareness and raising money to fight the disease this past October.
Nov 4, 2011:
The West Jefferson Medical Center in Louisiana, held a Pink Candle Light Ceremony to not only honor those who have survived breast cancer but also those who took care of the patients while they were in treatement, according to West Bank Community News.
Nov 3, 2011:
Florida residents lined up in their pink bras and participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K, according to the Old Northeast-Downtown St. Pete Patch.
Nov 2, 2011:
Even though National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is over, breast cancer patients still face the disease day in and day out.
Nov 1, 2011:
Covington High School in Louisiana, had its most successful breast cancer awareness month throughout October, as a number of clubs joined together, according to The Times-Picayune.
Nov 1, 2011:
A new musical in Arlington, Virgina, titled "Breast in Show," follows three women and one man through their breast cancer treatments into recovery of the disease.
Nov 1, 2011:
When most people envision an auto repair shop, grease and loud noises are typically the first thoughts to come to mind.
Oct 31, 2011:
Individuals who find out that they have been diagnosed with breast cancer often feel a wide range of emotions and everyone deals with the news differently.
Oct 31, 2011:
Thousands of Florida residents gathered for the annual 3-Day for the Cure, which is a 60-mile walk over the span of three days this past weekend, according to St. Petersburg Times.
Oct 31, 2011:
Curves of Marshfield is a women-only fitness center, and they are making it their focus this October to educate women about breast cancer in hopes of beating the disease, according to The Marshfield Mariner.
Oct 31, 2011:
Laurie Cook found out that she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 57, and she felt as if her life completely shifted. She survived the disease and is now focusing on being an advocate part in countless organizations in her New York town, according to the Messenger Post.
Oct 31, 2011:
Infolinks is an In-Text advertising company that connects websites and advertisers across the globe, and it recently announced that it will donate its technology of over 60,000 sites to offer support for breast cancer foundations.
Oct 31, 2011:
A teenager from Harpenden, England, recently got her entire school to dress in pink to spread awareness and raise money for breast cancer research, according to The Herts Advertiser.
Oct 28, 2011:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the world's biggest breast cancer organization, and is now ranked number one by GuideStar's Philanthropedia.
Oct 28, 2011:
Breast cancer survivor Jennifer Bodnar will be racing at the fifth annual Power of Pink Relay, which is a 20-mile women-only relay race to raise money for breast cancer screenings in Asheville, North Carolina, according to The Asheville Citizen-Times.
Oct 28, 2011:
Breast cancer survivors from Farmington, New Mexico, gathered Wednesday evening to strut their stuff for a cure, The Daily-Times reports.
Oct 28, 2011:
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month winds down, students at two high schools in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, can be proud of all they've accomplished.
Oct 27, 2011:
Firefighters in Walton County, Georgia, are used to saving lives. However, during October they have also been saving lives in another way - by raising breast cancer awareness wearing hot pink shirts, the Loganville Patch reports.
Oct 27, 2011:
Miss USA, Alyssa Campanella, recently visited Boston, Massachusetts, to support breast cancer awareness, The Boston Globe reports.
Oct 27, 2011:
The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is moving to Mobile, Alabama this upcoming weekend to close out National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the news channel WKRG-TV reports.
Oct 27, 2011:
The pink shirt that Gilbert High School cheerleaders planned to wear, but was banned from their school, continues to spark varied opinions.
Oct 26, 2011:
Lisa Smith, lead mammography technician at Salem Hospital in Oregon, said she wasn't surprised when she got breast cancer, the Statesman Journal reports.
Oct 26, 2011:
Dee Dee Ricks was a 39-year-old hedge fund consultant when she found out she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, and through her battle with cancer she realized the high cost takes to survive.
Oct 26, 2011:
San Marcos, Texas, residents have been spreading breast cancer awareness through different events during the month of October for the annual Pink Heals Campaign, according to The San Marcos Mercury.
Oct 25, 2011:
E! TV personality and reality star, Giuliana Rancic, announced just last week that she had breast cancer and after undergoing a double lumpectomy a few days ago, the brave star has already returned to work, New York Daily News reports.
Oct 25, 2011:
It was recently announced that Ohio Sat Univesrity will rename the JamesCare Comprehensive Breast Center in honor of Stefanie Spielman, who lost her battle to breast cancer at 42 in 2009, according to The Columbus Dispatch.
Oct 24, 2011:
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it is a perfect time for survivors of the disease to get together and support each other.
Oct 24, 2011:
Lakeview Consultants, a sales and marketing firm, participated in the fight against breast cancer in Dutchess, New York, this past Sunday.
Oct 24, 2011:
Most women would love any excuse to wear their wedding dresses again and many may be even more inclined to wear it to promote breast cancer awareness.
Oct 21, 2011:
Plenty of organizations and companies across the country are doing something to help raise money and breast cancer awareness during the month of October - even hosting a dodgeball tournament to fight for a cure, according to LA Weekly.
Oct 21, 2011:
Anna Murray, whose maiden name is Purificato, is very proud of her Italian roots, and when her sister got diagnosed with breast cancer, she thought she would bring her Italian cuisine to life.
Oct 21, 2011:
Marilyn Norris, a breast cancer survivor and army veteran, now considers herself a an advocate for breast cancer awareness, as she was given a second chance to be able to do so, the Fort Gordon Signal reports.
Oct 21, 2011:
The Leesburg Downtown Business Association in Virginia will be holding its monthly Girl's Night Out event, though this month holds a deeper importance, the Leesburg Patch reports.
Oct 20, 2011:
Betsy Johnson is now a proud breast cancer awareness advocate, however when she was diagnosed with the disease nearly 12 years ago, she refused to tell anyone about her diagnosis, The Washington Post reports.
Oct 19, 2011:
New Jersey firefighters received a little heat and were close to getting in trouble for donning pink T-shirts, which are to spread breast cancer awareness throughout the month of October, according to CNN.
Oct 19, 2011:
Bluetrek has recently come out with a fun pink device for cars. The Pink Ribbon Speaky is a mobile speakerphone for people while they are driving, so they are able to operate their vehicle and talk on the phone without taking their hands off the steering wheel.
Oct 19, 2011:
For a woman, finding out she has breast cancer can be one of the most difficult experiences of her life, especially if she has children.
Oct 18, 2011:
The E! Network personality Giuliana Rancic announced yesterday morning on "The Today Show" that she has been diagnosed with the early stages of breast cancer, and how she found out is what she feels is important for people to understand, MSNBC reports.
Oct 18, 2011:
October is a month to remember for the Philly Pretzel Factory, not only is a National Pretzel Month but it is also Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Ron Heil and Gary Nolan have started the Twisting for a Cure campaign, according to the West Chester Patch.
Oct 18, 2011:
Laurieann Callahan has been running various events to promote breast cancer awareness and to raise money to fight against the disease.
Oct 18, 2011:
The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer has been quite a success as it raised $9.1 million in grants for breast cancer organizations, and the honorary chairperson, actress Reese Witherspoon, walked the remainder of the trek with the thousands of participants in New York.
Oct 17, 2011:
For the 15th straight year, sisters of the University of Dayton's Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) chapter held their Freefahl benefit concert to raise money for breast cancer awareness and education, FlyerNews.com reports.
Oct 17, 2011:
The Repeat Street store in Ridgeland, Mississippi, isn't trying to get its name in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the largest bra display, it's actually showing its support for breast cancer awareness, WLBT 3 reports.
Oct 17, 2011:
The Sister-4-Cure group is made up of African American women who find it their mission to walk around Milwaukee and show their support to the many breast cancer survivors in the area.
Oct 13, 2011:
Co-host of "The View" Elisabeth Hasselbeck is joining the millions of people who are fighting against breast cancer.
Oct 13, 2011:
A high school in Gilbert, Arizona, is banning shirts that the cheerleading squad was going to wear to spread breast cancer awareness and raise money for research, according to USA Today
Oct 13, 2011:
Every year, Mary Kathryn Walker of Mobile, Alabama, runs a public relations campaign to fight against breast cancer, and it raises thousands of dollars in donations.
Oct 13, 2011:
For the second consecutive year, Zumba instructors in Sidney, Michigan, are teaming up to raise heart rates and money to support breast cancer research, The Chillicothe Times Bulletin reports.
Oct 12, 2011:
Co-workers Beth Dulin and Cathy Cassell have both seen what happens when someone is affected by breast cancer and they wanted to do something about it.
Oct 12, 2011:
Since October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, people and businesses across the country continue to do their own part in the fight against the disease and help raise money for the cure.
Oct 12, 2011:
Peggy Miller was diagnosed with breast cancer 17 years ago, and the feelings that came with that news were something that she felt no one could relate to, unless they went through it as well.
Oct 12, 2011:
Individuals are starting to wonder if supporting breast cancer awareness by donning in pink clothing or buying pink items may be more about marketing than it is the actual disease.
Oct 11, 2011:
FARO Technologies, which produces portable measurement and imaging solutions, recently announced the launch of their Real Men Wear Pink campaign.
Oct 11, 2011:
Marcia Lievense of Holland, Michigan, first found out she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002, and then it came back again in 2009, but she refused to let her disease bring her down.
Oct 11, 2011:
A recent event brought joy, art and breast cancer awareness together, The Maneater reports.
Oct 10, 2011:
Residents of Kingston, Pennsylvania, recently came together for the third annual, Bras Across the Bridge event to raise breast cancer awareness, The Times Leader reports.
Oct 7, 2011:
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and groups, charities and businesses across the nation are taking part in fighting this disease including a medical center in Purcell, Oklahoma, according to the Purcell Register.
Oct 7, 2011:
To show its support for those fighting against breast cancer, Checker Cab company is offering free rides to breast cancer patients needing to get to doctor's appointments throughout October - Breast Cancer Awareness month, The Baltimore Sun reports.
Oct 5, 2011:
A local salon in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, is doing their part to honor National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Oct 5, 2011:
Everyone's favorite charm bracelet company, Pandora, is raising money and showing its support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, for the third consecutive year, Look.Co.UK reports.
Oct 4, 2011:
Peppercom, a public relations firm based out of New York, decided to team up with the Young Survival Coalition (YSC) and raise money for breast cancer.
Oct 4, 2011:
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there are countless events that are taking place throughout the this period in order to raise money to fight this disease and find a cure.
Oct 4, 2011:
Movie star Jennifer Aniston, along with Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, recently visited the Breast Cancer Center at the Inova Alexandria Hospital in Virginia, to show support for breast cancer awareness and the treatments performed at the center, The Huffington Post reports.
Oct 3, 2011:
Breast cancer awareness has spread successfully over the years, and many may wonder if buying the pink T-shirts and participating in the walks has shown a difference.
Oct 3, 2011:
Singer Martina McBride is taking part in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by holding a private show and benefit titled "Martina McBride: Light Up the Sky"
Oct 3, 2011:
Those in the Boston, Massachusetts, area may want to splurge on a night out as a way to support breast cancer awareness during the month of October, as the Copley Square Hotel announced promotions to support the cause throughout the month, The Boston Globe reports.
Sep 30, 2011:
The varsity soccer and football teams at the Hoptacong High School in New Jersey, will be helping in the fight against breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with their "Think Pink" campaign, according to the Hopatcong Patch.
Sep 30, 2011:
ANN Inc., which is the parent company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, will be supporting the fight against breast cancer during the month of October.
Sep 30, 2011:
Companies across the country are gearing up for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which starts this weekend. Fiat, the Italian automaker, has joined forces with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation to produce cars specifically for the cause.
Sep 30, 2011:
The nation's biggest bowling chain, Lucky Strike, will be partnering with BreastCancer.org during the month of October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Sep 30, 2011:
Judy Flores of Bogota, New Jersey, felt as if her world turned upside down after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009.
Sep 29, 2011:
Arizona Cardinals' number one wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is doing his part on the field to raise money and breast cancer awareness, FootballNewsNow.com reports.
Sep 29, 2011:
The Myrtle Beach firefighters will be wearing pink t-shirts for the entire month of October to help raise funds for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, according to the Sun News
Sep 29, 2011:
AristoCraft is a dry cleaner that supplies various places around New England, and customers can expect pink hangers and plastic when their clothing is returned to them, according to The Avon News.
Sep 28, 2011:
The retail shoe store, Payless, will be taking part in the efforts to raise breast cancer during the month of October, as they will be selling $2 earring sets to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization.
Sep 28, 2011:
Everyones favorite rock star daughter, Kelly Osbourne, has recently confirmed that she'll be flipping the switch on the first night of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino's annual Pinktober campaign in San Diego, Sign On San Diego reports.
Sep 28, 2011:
The Walking Company, a leader in comfortable footwear, recently announced its Walking for Hope campaign aimed at raising more than $200,000 to put towards breast cancer research during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, beginning in October.
Sep 27, 2011:
The Riverwalk Casino and Hotel is now taking bra donations. Yes, bra donations, as the Vicksburg, Mississippi, casino is showing its support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October by donating $1 to the American Cancer Society for every old bra people donate.
Sep 27, 2011:
The bakery and cafe, Panera Bread, will be offering their Pink Ribbon Bagel in the state of New Jersey during the month of October - National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Sep 26, 2011:
Bridgestone Golf, one of the most prominent golfing companies in America, recently announced that it would be doing its part during Breast Cancer Awareness Month by offering golfers a limited edition version of one of its most popular golf balls, the TOUR B330-RX, which will be finished in pink to show its support for the cause.
Sep 26, 2011:
The Tallassee High School volleyball team will be participating in an event to raise money for breast cancer, according to The Tallassee Tribune.
Sep 23, 2011:
Seasoned journalist Lisa Ling is using her notoriety to spread breast cancer awareness, along with the P&G Give HOPE campaign, during breast cancer awareness month, The Huffington Post reports.
Sep 22, 2011:
October is breast cancer awareness month and various events are being planned across the country. In Joliet, Illinois, people are getting ready for the annual walk to fight against breast cancer, according to Morris Daily Herald.
Sep 22, 2011:
Some of Hollywood's biggest stars, including Jennifer Garner, Katie Holmes, Kate Winslet and now teen sensation Selena Gomez, are showing their support for breast cancer awareness by rocking limited edition Tory Burch ballet flats, Celeb.Gather.com reports.
Sep 21, 2011:
The second annual Oktoberfest at the Bitterroot Brewery in Ravalli County, Montana, will take place this weekend, and it is incorporating breast cancer awareness into its celebration, according to the news channel KPAX-TV.
Sep 21, 2011:
For Florida resident Carol Byrum, being diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer and skin cancer hasn't stopped her from fighting back, and raising awareness for the disease, NewSun.com reports.
Sep 20, 2011:
Since 2004, Lisa Frank has been the co-director of the Tour de Pink, which is a cycling event to raise money for young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. The event starts up this weekend, according to the Daily Record.
Sep 20, 2011:
Cheerleaders from Keller, Texas' two high schools are spearheading a fundraiser titled "Think Pink" to help spread breast cancer awareness and raise money to give to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research and awareness, the Time-Register reports.
Sep 19, 2011:
Fashion designer David Meister will be honored at the Susan G. Komen Foundation's "Design for a Cure" gala, and he will also be honored at the event for his support in the fight against breast cancer.
Sep 19, 2011:
More than 2,000 residents of Wooster, Ohio, came together to film a video for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Daily Record reports.
Sep 16, 2011:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is providing scholarships to students who aspire to go to college but have been affected with breast cancer in such a way that it does not seem possible, according to the South Brunswick Patch.
Sep 16, 2011:
Zumba classes in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, will be shaking what they've got to support breast cancer awareness this month, NorthJersey.com reports.
Sep 15, 2011:
The department store Kohl's has recently announced its new program to fight against breast cancer. The program is an auction of 16 different artist-decorated ribbon sculptures, which will be available online.
Sep 15, 2011:
Every year the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) uses its popularity to raise breast cancer awareness during its Dig Pink Game, though this years match means even more to players, according to the team's website.
Sep 15, 2011:
Rapper/R&B singer Musiq Soulchild is using his celebrity to help raise breast cancer awareness. He has just been named the new ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Circle of Promise, Rap-Up.com reports.
Sep 14, 2011:
The fifth annual Border Battle for Breast Cancer Awareness will take place on October 15.
Sep 13, 2011:
It has been 14 years since Carla Cammack decided to partake in the Race for the Cure, which was when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, according to the Fountain Valley Patch.
Sep 12, 2011:
A mother who is currently suffering from breast cancer is attempting to raise money for the Susan G. Komen three-day walk for a cure, and she is doing so with a bingo night, according to the Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch.
Sep 12, 2011:
Children from a couple Boston suburbs will be teaming up with firefighters and police departments to sponsor the National Pink Heals Tour, which is a caravan to raise breast cancer awareness, according to The Boston Globe.
Sep 12, 2011:
For one Tallmadge, Ohio, roller derby league, putting together an event to support breast cancer awareness only seemed fitting, the Tallmadge Express reports.
Sep 9, 2011:
An eighth grade student at the Sauk Prairie Middle School recently filed a lawsuit against her school because they banned a breast cancer awareness bracelet, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.
Sep 9, 2011:
The Susan G. Komen affiliate in Sacramento will be honoring its best contributors and volunteers to help in the fight against breast cancer on October 9, according to the Sacramento Press.
Sep 8, 2011:
Four friends will partake in the Susan G. Komen 60-mile walk in Washington D.C. to recognize how one of them survived breast cancer and support the millions of women who are currently battling the disease, according to Greenwood Today.
Sep 8, 2011:
Michelle Deleso's mother survived breast cancer, and in her honor Deleso felt she had to do something to raise money and awareness so other individuals who are affected will be able to survive as well, according to LoHud News.
Sep 8, 2011:
Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour de France champion and testicular cancer survivor, announced that he will be the lead cyclist for the United Against Breast Cancer bike ride in Calgary, to support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
Sep 7, 2011:
For the third consecutive year, Peri & Sons Farms is using its name to raise breast cancer awareness for the National Breast Cancer Foundation during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Sep 6, 2011:
The Mahaska Health Partnership will be hosting its seventh annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in order to promote breast cancer health news and help individuals understand what they need to be aware of, according to Oskaloosa News.
Sep 6, 2011:
An event and fundraiser has been scheduled for assistant basketball coach, Jenny Miller, who is suffering from breast cancer in Celina, Texas, according to Star Local News.
Sep 6, 2011:
The yogurt company Stonyfield has launched a new lid campaign in order to raise awareness, develop breast cancer health news and support Breastcancer.org, which is the leading online resource for information about the disease and its treatment for anyone who is suffering from it.
Sep 6, 2011:
Go to sleep in style, while raising breast cancer awareness, as Verlo Mattress Factory Stores recently announced that it's launching a pink-edged mattress, with a portion of the proceeds in sales going to local charities and breast cancer research groups.
Sep 2, 2011:
Upcoming NASCAR races will be seeing pink, as a limited edition pink Chevrolet Camaro SS will be racing during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
Sep 1, 2011:
The breast cancer awareness group responsible for the "I ? Boobies!" campaign is coming to the aid of two Easton, Pennsylvania, students to fight the school system there that is trying to ban the popular bracelets, The Morning Call reports.
Aug 31, 2011:
With breast cancer awareness month beginning in October, W Network in Canada and the OWN network in the U.S. will be broadcasting the premier of the new film About Her, Broadcaster magazine reports.
Aug 31, 2011:
Tic Tac® recently announced the launch of its 2011 Shake, Share & Care campaign to support breast cancer awareness.
Aug 31, 2011:
Mega star Olivia Newton John is teaming up with an unlikely partner to host a Pink and Blue for Two breast cancer and prostate cancer awareness event this Saturday at Rams Head Live, The Baltimore Sun reports.
Aug 31, 2011:
Three of Hollywood and the music industry's biggest names are showing their support for breast cancer month as they pose for the October edition of Glamour magazine, according to LEX18 News.
Aug 31, 2011:
Competitive boat paddler Diane Ermel races for more than just for the thrill of winning, she also races to raise breast cancer awareness, Leader-Post reports.
Aug 30, 2011:
Donna Wilson of Taylorsville, Maryland, had a breast cancer scare not too long ago, and decided to help raise money for the cancer that has affected millions of families throughout the country, according to The Advocate of Eldersburg and Sykesville.
Aug 29, 2011:
The island Nantucket, which is off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is developing local fundraising in order to help those who are suffering from breast cancer.
Aug 29, 2011:
Hurricane Irene was making its way up the east coast this past weekend, but residents of Montreal still rallied to participate in a breast cancer walk, according to the French Tribune.
Aug 29, 2011:
In Waldo County, Maine, the football game between Belfast and Mount View high schools is an event that community members look forward to for both bragging rights and the important message of spreading breast cancer awareness through their annual fundraiser, the Republican Journal reports.
Aug 26, 2011:
For one Seabrook, Massachusetts, woman, raising money and breast cancer awareness is of utmost importance, The Newburyport News reports.
Aug 25, 2011:
A recent Paint the Town Pink event in Madison, Kentucky, had to be brought inside due to inclement weather, though the messages of support for survivors went off without a hitch, The Richmond Register reports.
Aug 25, 2011:
Firefighters from the Albertville, Alabama, department are putting in an effort to fight against breast cancer by selling T-shirts, according to The Sand Mountain Reporter.
Aug 24, 2011:
In Gates, New York, there will be new pink carts to throw recyclables in to support the fight against breast cancer.
Aug 24, 2011:
Brett and Krista are the son and daughter of Karen Beebe, who has been fighting breast cancer since 2005.
Aug 24, 2011:
An upcoming Friend to Friend luncheon in Cherokee County, Texas, will discuss breast cancer awareness as the region is ranked among the top 60 counties in Texas with the highest rates of breast cancer, according to a 2010 reports from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institution.
Aug 23, 2011:
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer hosts a kick-off party for individuals who are looking for more information about the three-mile walk in Naples, Florida, according to Naples News.
Aug 22, 2011:
With breast cancer awareness month fast approaching, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) is encouraging affiliates to go "Passionately Pink" this October.
Aug 22, 2011:
Women of Santa Cruz, California, assembled on Sunday afternoon with bare chests in an effort to support the fight against breast cancer and raise money to produce positive breast cancer health news, according to the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
Aug 22, 2011:
The annual contest, "Fancy Bras and Ties-Of-Support," is calling all creative minds to design a bra or tie and submit it into the competition, which was created to promote the annual Believe Walk, according to the Contra Costa Times.
Aug 18, 2011:
Debbie Hamilton of Tulsa, Oklahoma, runs the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure every year for her mother who has been a breast cancer survivor for the past 28 years. T
Aug 18, 2011:
The Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization, which began over thirty years ago when late founders Ann Marcou and Mimi Kaplan, both diagnosed with the disease, sought to help local Chicago women who were also suffering from the same fate, GetHealthy.com reports.
Aug 17, 2011:
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, made a hefty donation to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, in hopes or creating positive breast cancer health news, according to the Express Times.
Aug 17, 2011:
One local North Carolina photographer is using her gift to spread breast cancer awareness, The Charlotte Observer reports.
Aug 16, 2011:
Professional walleye angler fishermen Kevin Kerkvliet and Dean Kaminski are doing their part to raise breast cancer awareness as they proudly display the saying "Save the TaTas" on their high-end boat, the Lake Minnetonka Patch reports.
Aug 16, 2011:
Individuals who are diagnosed with any type of cancer have to deal with a multitude of decisions and choices.
Aug 16, 2011:
The Susan G. Komen Michigan Three-Day for the Cure ended this past Monday, and supports and organization leaders are extremely impressed with the amount of money that was raised for the hope of breast cancer breakthroughs news - $4.1 million, according to the Observer and Eccentric.
Aug 16, 2011:
The Pink Ribbon Society, which is based in Northwest Indiana, is aimed toward helping women and men who are currently battling with breast cancer, according to the Northwest Indiana Times.
Aug 15, 2011:
The Susan G. Komen Three-Day Walk for the Cure started up this past Friday in Southeast Michigan, as the the 60-mile journey began and many participated in hopes of breast cancer breakthroughs news, according to The Detroit News.
Aug 12, 2011:
New Jersey native and breast cancer survivor Kathy Rozanski recently got an unforgettable experience after she was able to take a ride on the Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Blimp.
Aug 11, 2011:
As breast cancer claims the lives of tens of thousands of women each year, it can certainly hit close to home.
Aug 10, 2011:
A local company in San Antonio, Texas, has been named the top fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure this year, according to the San Antonio Business Journal.
Aug 10, 2011:
Jessica Livingston ran in the Race for the Cure for different reasons last year. The 35-year-old started running it a couple years ago because of a close-call she experienced when she was 27 years old, only to find out she wasn't in the clear like she once thought, according to the Kansas City Star.
Aug 10, 2011:
Radar tire company is doing its part to combat breast cancer as it recently launched its "Mobilizing Hope" campaign in the U.S.
Aug 9, 2011:
The Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury, Massachusetts, recently was promoting their Pink Ribbon Ride, which will be held on October 1, according to the Salisbury Patch.
Aug 9, 2011:
Edna Campbell was a guard in the WNBA for seven seasons from 1999-2005, though during the 2002 season, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, USA Today reports.
Aug 8, 2011:
Five sisters of Stoughton, Massachusetts, will be participating at the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer six-mile walk in Boston this October, as they have done many years before, according to the Patriot Ledger.
Aug 8, 2011:
The national magazine Pizza Today, which is the largest pizza trade magazine, will be running a foundation titled "Slice of Hope" this October, according to TC Palm.
Aug 5, 2011:
Shops at 25 West, an art gallery in Little Falls, New York, is donating all of the proceeds they receive from their "Angel Art" exhibit to breast cancer research, according to the Little Falls Times.
Aug 5, 2011:
The popular exercise class Zumba will not only be fighting off pounds and calories but it will be helping in the fight against breast cancer.
Aug 5, 2011:
The WNBA team Indiana Fever will play the New York Liberty on August 13th for the Breast Cancer Awareness Night, and Fever guard Katie Douglas takes this cause to heart, according to the Huffington Post.
Aug 4, 2011:
Gabi Masek, Jenna Sicuranza, Kimberly Sims and Maria Smith are all from Decorah, Iowa, and they have one other thing in common as well, they will be all be walking 60 miles for the Susan G. Komen Tiwn Cities 3-Day for the Cure, according to the Decorah Newspapers.
Aug 3, 2011:
The second annual Nine West Runway Relief Program is set to appear in the upcoming New York City Spring/Summer Fashion week to raise funds for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer (FTBC).
Aug 3, 2011:
Siemens Partners recently announced it will be joining the fight against breast cancer by teaming up with American Cancer Society (ACS).
Aug 2, 2011:
Lee and Kathy Giller have raised more than $165,000 at 12 different breast cancer fundraising events, and it is not because Kathy is a survivor - Lee is.
Aug 2, 2011:
Participants in Worcester, England, recently attempted to set a new world record for the longest chain of bras to raise money for breast cancer research, Reuters reports.
Aug 2, 2011:
National retail store Kohl's has teamed up with FILA SPORT® to create limited edition merchandise to support breast cancer awareness.
Jul 29, 2011:
Streamlight, Inc. headlined Pink Ribbon activities news on July 14th when the company donated a large sum of money to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
Jul 29, 2011:
A local gym in Nashua, New Hampshire, has found a way to contribute to the ongoing battle against breast cancer.
Jul 28, 2011:
In Pink Ribbon activities news, an Oregon citizen hasn't let multiple diagnoses of various diseases stop her from remaining active in the advocacy of serious illnesses.
Jul 27, 2011:
Many people are concerned with how to stay healthy and avoid cancer, but some don't consider how to remain healthy after receiving cancer treatment.
Jul 27, 2011:
A family member's cancer diagnosis can be devastating. Two breast cancer diagnoses in one family within six weeks of one another would be something else entirely.
Jul 26, 2011:
Many organizations and groups around the world raise money for cancer research and victims and their families. In Pink Ribbon activities news, a hair stylist is now offering a rather unique support service.
Jul 25, 2011:
Breast cancer research has been supported by the numerous companies and organizations that have donated millions of dollars to the cause.
Jul 25, 2011:
Women in the Chicago area are making breast cancer survivors and supporters news thanks to a unique fundraising and awareness event for breast cancer on July 30, the A.V. Club Chicago, an entertainment and events website, reports.
Jul 25, 2011:
In Pink Ribbon activities news, the third annual Breast Cancer Charity Softball Game in Avon, Ohio, is scheduled for July 23.
Jul 21, 2011:
In Pink Ribbon activities news, the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Committee has teamed up with the Susan G Komen Foundation to launch Indy's Super Cure, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about the Komen Tissue Bank at Indiana University's Cancer Center.
Jul 20, 2011:
A garden facility in Campton Hills, Illinois, has made Pink Ribbon activities news by trading in its signature color of green.
Jul 19, 2011:
Betty Ford, the wife of former President Gerald Ford, was laid to rest Thursday afternoon in her hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Jul 18, 2011:
In Pink Ribbon activities news, a hockey tournament is being organized in support of breast cancer support services in Burlington, a city in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario.
May 24, 2011:
The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Walk will be held in Chicago in early August, but already there are many teams of breast cancer fighters gearing up to raise funds and contribute to the good cause.
May 3, 2011:
Since it launched in October, more than 60,000 have watched and shared the "Click For Your Mama" video.
Mar 29, 2011:
The "Ski for the Cure" campaign at Jack Frost Ski Area in Blakeslee was held last month. The event sent its proceeds to the Northeast Pennsylvania Affiliate (NEPA) of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, according to The Pike County Courier.
Mar 29, 2011:
Mira Dx announced recently that it had licensed breast cancer microRNA technology based on research conducted at Yale and published in Cell Cycle in January.
Mar 29, 2011:
Retail supermarket company Fred Meyer has written a check for $45,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation in support of breast cancer research and awareness, according to the NorthWest Cable News from Boise, Idaho.
Mar 28, 2011:
Barbara Baldwin of Horsted Keynes, U.K., is a breast cancer survivor who has undergone a mastectomy and is now on her way to becoming an entrepreneur dedicated to providing cancer aftercare, according to ThisIsSussex.com.
Mar 25, 2011:
Kathy Lim Ko, the president and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, wants the public as well as healthcare professionals and policy makers to know that the stereotype concerning Asian women and breast cancer is untrue.
Mar 25, 2011:
Bradie James launched Foundation 56 in 2007 in honor of his mother, Etta James.
Mar 25, 2011:
The weekend of March 25 marks the annual Susan G. Komen for the Cure Affiliate Leadership Conference, to be held in Fort Worth, Texas, according to the Star Telegram.
Mar 25, 2011:
Now that the scientific technology is there to offer genetic testing for people who suspect a family predisposition for breast cancer, the choice is up to the individual whether or not she wishes to know of her genetic outlook, according to a recent report from SCNow.com.
Mar 24, 2011:
Two doctors saw a problem in the way that breast cancer treatment was inaccessible to certain people, at the cost of their lives, and together decided to form an organization called Gateway to Hope.
Mar 23, 2011:
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a form of non-invasive breast cancer for which treatment is controversial but supported by a new study from the Stanford Cancer Center, according to the Seattle Times.
Mar 23, 2011:
Hope Afloat is a group consisting of about 40 women paddlers, all of whom are breast cancer survivors, according to Philly.com.
Mar 22, 2011:
Despite a 20,000 to one chance of having both husband and wife develop breast cancer within 10 years, that is exactly what happened to Paul Cross, 63, and Ann Cross, 60, according to the Daily Mail.
Mar 21, 2011:
Breast cancer survivors and anyone who wishes to fight breast cancer can volunteer for the American Cancer Society (ACS), which recently held a meeting in southwest Missouri seeking more recruits, according to News-Leader.com.
Mar 21, 2011:
Garwood Custom Cycles has teamed with Komen NC Triad Affiliate to create a custom motorcycle dedicated to breast cancer victims, according to Dealer News.
Mar 18, 2011:
More than 108 people participated in the Bowling for Cancer at Sky Lanes event in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, in order to raise money for the American Cancer Society, according to the Pocono Record.
Mar 17, 2011:
Five young women and one man will visit several ski areas, including Echo Mountain, Eldora, Loveland, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Vail and Arapahoe Basin, as part of their Ski Colorado Breast Cancer Awareness Tour.
Mar 15, 2011:
Cancer survivors in the U.S. numbered 11.7 million in 2007, an increase of 19 percent since 2001, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Mar 11, 2011:
At the suggestion of her doctor, breast cancer survivor Emily Meoli began to spend time outdoors, under the sun and in her garden. Her newfound green thumb has helped her restore a positive mood, according to the Denver Channel News.
Mar 10, 2011:
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation is preparing to sponsor a "Dance for the Cure" in Southwest Michigan on November 1, in memory of Mary Robinson, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, according to the Kalamazoo Weekly.
Mar 9, 2011:
According to an interview with Nancy Brinker, the founder of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, breast cancer was a taboo word less than 30 years ago, reports KLAS-TV 8 News in Las Vegas.
Mar 8, 2011:
About one in every one thousand women with breast cancer is also pregnant, according to MSNBC Today. This increasing trend - which doubled between 1963 and 2002 - is partly due to women delaying childbirth until they are older.
Mar 2, 2011:
Husband creates breast cancer nonprofit for his wife
Feb 24, 2011:
A new study published in Radiology recommends increasing the number of mammograms that radiologists in the U.S. are required to read, in order to improve their accuracy and lower false-positive rates, according to the U.S. News and World Report.
Feb 24, 2011:
According to new research from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, breast cancer screenings beginning at age 40 can significantly reduce breast cancer deaths, compared to screenings beginning at the currently-recommended age of 50.
Feb 23, 2011:
A new study published in the American Journal of Surgery concludes that too many surgical biopsies are being performed for women who only require needle biopsies, according to a report by the New York Times.
Feb 23, 2011:
The 19th annual Komen El Paso Race for the Cure saw over 20,000 people, including 12,000 walkers and about 8,000 observers, according to the El Paso Times.
Feb 22, 2011:
About 300 people attended the Alpha Sigma Tau's (AST) 5th annual Breast Cancer Ball at The Rosenthal Pavilion at New York University, reports The Washington Square News, NYU's student newspaper.
Feb 22, 2011:
February has seen Pink Zone basketball games, bowling fundraiser and now fashion shows dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness.
Feb 21, 2011:
People dressed in pink gathered and cheered one another on at Allen's Crosley Lanes in Clark County, Washington, in a bowling fundraiser for cancer awareness, reports The Columbian.
Feb 15, 2011:
The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) has been hosting the 2011 WBCA Pink Zone in support of breast cancer awareness and fundraising, according to the WBCA website.
Feb 15, 2011:
As part of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Pink Zone campaign for breast cancer awareness, the women's basketball team at Middle Tennessee auctioned their pink jerseys and raised more than $7,000, reported The Tennessean.
Jan 31, 2011:
North Carolina State University's annual Hoops 4 Hope breast cancer awareness event almost never came to fruition after the recent passing of the event's founder and former women's basketball coach, Kay Yow.
Jan 31, 2011:
25 stationary bike riders will put their pedal to the metal to raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation's Livestrong organization, according to BangorDailyNews.com.
Jan 28, 2011:
The Auburn University women's gymnastics team will hold their annual Pink Meet to benefit breast cancer research this Friday at 7 p.m. against arch rival Arkansas.
Jan 28, 2011:
A landmark bill presented to Texas lawmakers aims to require doctors and medical professionals educate breast cancer patients about all of their surgical options before they go under the knife, according to Texas' KENS.
Jan 27, 2011:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure will host a gala called A Perfect Pink Party on March 11 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Jan 27, 2011:
Marine City and St. Clair high schools hope to reach their three-year grand total of $25,000 for breast cancer initiatives, according TheTimesHerald.com.
Jan 26, 2011:
Prolacta Bioscience, a leading provider of human milk fortifier for premature and critically ill infants, will donate $15,000 to the breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Jan 26, 2011:
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama has made the largest single donation to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) ever with their generous gift of $400,000, according to UAB.edu.
Jan 26, 2011:
A group of ladies from Burnham, U.K. have donated 27 special cushions to the breast cancer unit at Weston General Hospital.
Jan 25, 2011:
ACE Cash Express, a financial services provider, and NetSpend, a provider of reloadable prepaid debit cards, has raised $522,643 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Jan 25, 2011:
Philanthropist Denny Sanford has donated $100 million to the Sanford Health Center to build a new breast cancer center for the citizens of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Jan 24, 2011:
The Buffalo Wild Wings in Murrieta, California, held a chicken wing eating contest this past Saturday to benefit the local breast cancer organization, Michelle's Place.
Jan 24, 2011:
New York City media and marketing professionals have joined forces for their 2nd Annual Bowling for BreastCancer.org fundraiser, sponsored by ING.
Jan 21, 2011:
Jan Miller has used her sewing talents to bring hope and love to breast cancer patients in South Bend, Indiana.
Jan 19, 2011:
The student council from Greencastle-Antrim High School in Pennsylvania recently put together a community-wide fundraiser to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, according to PublicOpinionOnline.com.
Jan 19, 2011:
The apartment and home rental website MyNewPlace has started a $100,000 fundraising initiative to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Jan 18, 2011:
Kohl's Department Stores have recently released a brand new collection of merchandise and outerwear to their popular Dana Buchman line, all of which will benefit breast cancer charities.
Jan 14, 2011:
The women's hockey team at Elmira College in Elmira, New York, will show their support for breast cancer patients and their families by holding a fundraiser during their game against Potsdam State, according to StarGazette.com.
Jan 14, 2011:
One of the newest breast cancer charities in Canada, Keep-A-Breast (KAB), will auction off the plaster breast casts of notable celebrities that have been painted by professional artists, according to NorthernLife.ca.
Jan 13, 2011:
The girl's basketball team at Belt High School in Belt, Montana, hopes that members of the crowd at their upcoming game will be wearing plenty of pink in addition to their traditional school colors.
Jan 12, 2011:
Rodgers has endured surgery and chemotherapy and now is benefiting from the generosity of a local tattoo parlor named Hank's Tattoo, according to TimesUnionOnline.com.
Jan 12, 2011:
Anne Thompson, an NBC news correspondent and breast cancer survivor, will share her experiences during the annual Pink Zone luncheon at Thompson's alma mater, Notre Dame University, according to the South Bend Tribune.
Jan 11, 2011:
Firefighters from Tulsa, Oklahoma, have raised $17,000 for the charity Oklahoma Project Woman from the sale of pink t-shirts during their Cares Enough to Wear Pink fundraiser, according to Oklahoma's KTUL.
Jan 10, 2011:
To come to the aid of the breast cancer charity Keeping Abreast, the bands Cleeving Heevages and Bluegrass Forum have released a collaborative CD to raise money for breast cancer awareness, according to the UK's Evening News 24.
Jan 7, 2011:
LPGA golfer Morgan Pressel has hosted her fourth annual Morgan & Friends golf tournament for breast cancer research to honor her mother who passed away from breast cancer in 2003.
Jan 6, 2011:
The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo has teamed with Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Fort Worth Affiliate to host a breast cancer awareness day for the fifth consecutive year on January 25.
Jan 5, 2011:
The Bowl for a Cure fundraiser at Paramount Lanes in Horseheads, New York, is in its ninth year. The benefit supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure and has raised over $25,000 for breast cancer charities since its inception, according to The-Leader.com.
Jan 4, 2011:
An unorthodox breast cancer fundraiser took place in Exeter Township, Pennsylvania, as a group of Philadelphia Eagles fans painted a junked Ford Escort pink and charged residents to whack the car with the weapon of their choice, according to the Reading Eagle.
Jan 3, 2011:
The Iverson Snowshoe Company in Shingleton, Michigan has partnered with local charities to release a pink snowshoe to benefit the Eric R. Beverly Foundation for cancer research, according to Michigan's WMBF.
Jan 3, 2011:
Throughout the month of October, you may have seen a few NFL players and coaches sporting pink arm bands, cleats, hats and towels for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Dec 30, 2010:
Melissa Aztiazarain is a 35-year-old mother who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She had minimal insurance and both she and her husband were out of work.
Dec 29, 2010:
Middle school students from Chestnut Accelerated Middle School in Springfield, Massachusetts, have raised money with their own walk-a-thon and collected pledges for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, according to MassLive.com.
Dec 29, 2010:
The popular Cincinnati restaurant Teller's will partner with Karen Wellington Memorial Foundation for LIVING with Breast Cancer to hang a fifteen foot banner in Hyde Park Square during the month of January to spread breast cancer awareness, according to Cincinnati.com.
Dec 29, 2010:
Breast cancer survivor and co-anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America", Robin Roberts, will speak at the Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group's 17th annual Celebration of Life Luncheon to share her experiences and offer her own perspectives on how to combat the deadly disease, according to VailDaily.com.
Dec 29, 2010:
The Pink-Link Breast Cancer Support Network has recently partnered with Hygenic/Performance Health, the makers of pain relievers Perform and Biofreeze.
Dec 28, 2010:
Breast cancer survivor Ann Maechtlen plans to climb California's Mount Shasta as a part of the annual Climb Against the Odds fundraiser.
Dec 28, 2010:
Monroe, Ohio's Firefighters Local 3824 has recently completed their second annual fundraiser for breast cancer, raising over $3,000 for the Cincinnati affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, according to MiddletownJournal.com.
Dec 28, 2010:
Firefighters in Burlington, North Carolina, are overjoyed at the success of their most recent fundraiser to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Pink Ribbon Fund.
Dec 28, 2010:
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver, Larry Fitzgerald, was named honorary campaign chairman for the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and is using his resources to bring first class care to the people of Arizona, according to the Arizona Republic.
Dec 28, 2010:
Over $45,000 has been raised in this year's Hope From Helen fundraiser, an annual event that helps the women of Wilmington, Delaware afflicted with breast cancer find the treatment and assistance they need, according to Delaware's WECT.
Dec 27, 2010:
The Dig for a Cure volleyball tournament has raised more than $18,000 for breast cancer awareness and research in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Dec 27, 2010:
Arlon Inc. recently held its own internal corporate campaign to raise money for breast cancer awareness and treatment.
Dec 27, 2010:
A breast cancer survivor has lived to see her hard work come to fruition with the release of her foundation's own license plate to spread breast cancer awareness, according to The Capital.
Dec 23, 2010:
Constellation Electric and the Maryland affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure have joined forces to use their resources to raise money for breast cancer awareness and research.
Dec 23, 2010:
Trelise Cooper, a fashion designer and breast cancer advocate in New Zealand plans to hit the road this summer in her mint-green retro caravan to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Trust.
Dec 23, 2010:
Breast cancer survivor Cathy McGrath has made it her duty to spread breast cancer awareness now that she is in remission.
Dec 21, 2010:
A group of firefighters from Great Falls, Montana, has presented $9,500 to local cancer organizations from their "Care Enough to Wear Pink" fundraiser.
Dec 21, 2010:
Professional bass fisherman J. Todd Tucker has donated the proceeds from an October breast cancer research fundraiser to Colquitt Regional Medical Center, reports The Moultrie Observer.
Dec 21, 2010:
Panera Bread's Pink Ribbon Bagel and "Cater Pink" campaign to spread breast cancer awareness has yielded over $700 to Bristol Hospital in Bristol, CT, according to The Canton News.
Dec 21, 2010:
Essentials Salon in Mercerville, New Jersey has donated $2,000 to the YWCA Princeton's Breast Cancer Resource Center, according to MercerSpace.com.
Dec 20, 2010:
A very special 9-year-old named Emily Sissel has donated her $225 in birthday money to the Breast Cancer Compassion Fund at Southern Ohio Medical Center.
Dec 20, 2010:
The Pink Mitten Campaign has been launched in North America and should prove to be an invaluable fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the United States.
Dec 20, 2010:
Students from Culpeper, Virginia have started a new fundraiser to benefit breast cancer research that could prove to become a yearly tradition.
Dec 16, 2010:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure has received a generous $100,000 donation from Sullivan's Steakhouse from their successful "Palate in the Pink" fundraiser.
Dec 13, 2010:
It seems as though donating money to breast cancer awareness and research has been top priority for all types of companies these past few years. Such is the case for Passion Parties, a business that organizes fun, exciting nights where women can let loose and purchase romance items.
Dec 9, 2010:
Canidae Natural Pet Food Co. of San Luis Obispo, California has spearheaded a fundraising initiative called the Pink Ribbon Puppy project, DogChannel.com reports. The pet food manufacturer has donated funds to print calendars in varying sizes to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Oct 22, 2010:
National Football League (NFL) fans may have already noticed players sporting hot pink gear on Sundays this October. The reason is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, celebrated every October to educate individuals on this debilitating disease.
Oct 20, 2010:
What You Can Do has created a video to help spread the word that clicks at The Breast Cancer Site fund free mammograms.
Aug 13, 2010:
August is National Peach Month and twenty of San Francisco’s premier restaurants have banned together to create “Peach & Plum Dining Month” to celebrate California's peaches and plums. Each participating restaurant also has dedicated a dish to the fight against breast cancer.
May 6, 2010:
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand co-sponsored legislation in the recently passed health care reform bill that would implement an educational campaign directed at raising breast cancer awareness, according to the Utica Observer-Dispatch.
May 1, 2010:
The travel industry has experienced a bumpy ride since the recession began, but employees of Delta Air Lines have still managed to raise over $1 million toward breast cancer awareness.That's more than double what the company has raised in the past.
May 1, 2010:
In 2000, the year that Sharon Peacock was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was asked to participate in Relay for Life. However, as she was still undergoing treatment, she did not yet feel like a survivor and decided not to participate, according to the BrewtonStandard.com.
Apr 28, 2010:
Breast cancer supporters and survivors often wear their hearts on their sleeves when it comes to how they feel about breast cancer awareness. However, they could now show their support for the cause on their smartphones, too!
Apr 15, 2010:
Stella Mazza, who overcame breast cancer after a 2003 diagnosis, emerged from treatment with a new perspective on life and has shifted her career to make room for philanthropic work.
Apr 14, 2010:
Colorado lawmakers recently passed a bill that would guarantee health insurance coverage of annual mammogram screenings in women aged 40 and over, which Governor Bill Ritter is expected to sign.
Apr 13, 2010:
How far would you go to raise money and support for breast cancer awareness? One English man, with perhaps a bit more brass than most, has decided the establish Pink Butlers - a semi-nude cleaning service - to raise money for the cause.
Apr 7, 2010:
Women's tennis legend Martina Navratilova publicly announced on Wednesday that she is being treated for breast cancer after being diagnosed in January.
Apr 2, 2010:
Many schools participate in breast cancer awareness activities, though one 14-year-old student in Florida is taking some flak for his show of support for the cause.
Apr 1, 2010:
Four educators at Ginger McNabb Elementary School are calling themselves the "Teachers in Pink," and leading a campaign to honor their former colleague, and the school's namesake, who passed away from breast cancer almost 15 years ago.
Mar 30, 2010:
For Aussie songtress Kylie Minogue, breast cancer awareness is very close to her heart. The singer is herself a breast cancer survivor, and in support of the cause, she has agreed to show some skin in this year's Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign.
Mar 25, 2010:
On Wednesay, breast cancer supporters crowded into the CityArts Factory in Orlando Florida to kick off the "PINK ART" exhibit, which was organized to promote awareness of the pervasive disease.
Mar 24, 2010:
Do fruit smoothies help prevent breast cancer? While your sweet tooth may wish that were true, there doesn't seem to be much scientific evidence that sweets stave off disease. But those who like to indulge in a frosty treat when the warm weather hits could consider frequenting Planet Smoothie to benefit breast cancer awareness.
Mar 23, 2010:
A Polish breast cancer awareness campaign that was designed to encourage female workers to have breast cancer screenings is being criticized by many individuals and feminist groups, according to the Telegraph.
Mar 23, 2010:
People walk for miles and researchers labor tirelessly in the hopes of making progress toward a cure for breast cancer. But who would've thought that building new tennis courts could help in research efforts as well?
Mar 22, 2010:
Can eating pizza and chicken wings help prevent breast cancer? Three Pennsylvania teens proved that it can!
Mar 17, 2010:
The band Chicago and the American Cancer Society (ACS) have paired up as part of the Sing With Chicago promotion, to help fans join the fight against breast cancer.
Mar 15, 2010:
Anyone with a green thumb or pink ribbon should be sure to keep their eyes peeled for an Invincibelle Spirit Campaign event nearby.
Mar 12, 2010:
When the Pink Ribbon Comedy Tour first kicked off, one of the biggest concerns of those involved wasn't the grueling schedule (the comedians have 70 shows in 90 days in 25 states), or the large crowds. It was the picture on the bus.
Mar 11, 2010:
Connecticut's Governor Jodi Rell, who triumphed over breast cancer five years ago, was named as the Honorary Chair of the 17th Annual Susan G. Komen Connecticut Race for the Cure.
Mar 10, 2010:
For many people, telling their loved ones that they have been diagnosed with breast cancer is nearly as difficult as receiving the diagnosis itself. But for Keele Maynor, a 39-year-old Hamilton County, Tennessee, resident, it was probably especially hard to break the news. Because she was lying.
Mar 9, 2010:
Putting in a half-hour at the gym can be a daunting task, but four admirable athletes have set aside their entire summer vacation to traverse the country
Mar 8, 2010:
Ski helmets can save skiers from life-threatening injuries if they take a tumble while sliding through the powder, but can they also help cure breast cancer?
Mar 4, 2010:
As the saying goes, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Mar 4, 2010:
It's not every day you see pirates decked out in pink regalia.
Mar 3, 2010:
Many individuals who are committed to raising breast cancer awareness participate in Relay for Life events in their community. But those who are involved in the charity in Lumpkin County, Georgia, do more than just put in the miles - they have expanded their outreach efforts to include annual birthday celebrations for local breast cancer survivors.
Mar 2, 2010:
For many women, finding the perfect wedding dress is a lengthy process fraught with anxiety and stress. However, it might ease the minds of those in the midst of wedding planning to know that the money they spend on a beautiful gown is going to a good cause.
Feb 25, 2010:
Many women put a lot of thought into their undergarments, but individuals in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, took the idea of fun lingerie to the next level and created 157 one-of-a-kind braziers to benefit breast cancer awareness, according to TuscaloosaNews.com.
Feb 25, 2010:
Special education teacher Debbie Ballard left school to launch a victorious fight against breast cancer, but the educator is back in school and leading a campaign to raise money for the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Feb 24, 2010:
Lindsay McLaughlin has always paid attention to her body, as the 29-year-old is a yoga and ski instructor who is aware of the mind-body connection, according to the Sky-Hi Daily News.
Feb 24, 2010:
The splendor of a sunset or wonder of a symphony can often motivate artists to daub and smear gorgeous marvels of their own, as a tribute to their inspiration. One painter, who drew artistic encouragement from his mother's successful fight against breast cancer, is acknowledging his muse by auctioning his works to promote breast cancer awareness.
Feb 23, 2010:
While doctors and pharmacists work tirelessly to make strides in breast cancer treatment, sometimes the smallest message of support to a patient could mean just as much in conquering the disease.
Feb 19, 2010:
Good food is sure to draw a crowd, so when the American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Research Program decided to host a fundraiser, they turned to some of the best eateries in the city to provide mouthwatering options for their silent auction.
Feb 19, 2010:
It's an indisputable fact that most women love shoes. No matter how many pairs are lined up in your closet, it's hard to resist the siren song of a new pair of perfect heels or adorable flats.
Feb 19, 2010:
The Breast Cancer Alliance of Greenwich, Connecticut, is promoting women's rights and breast cancer awareness by providing free screenings for all uninsured women in Fairfield County.
Feb 16, 2010:
It's hard to believe, but the pink ribbon, the symbol of the hope and efforts of those who are working to find a cure for breast cancer, has been around for 25 years.
Feb 12, 2010:
During Thursday night's hockey game between the Peterborough Petes and the Barrie Colts, players kept their fists to themselves and instead teamed up in the fight against breast cancer.
Feb 10, 2010:
Athletes, survivors and loved ones of those who are currently battling breast cancer can all participate in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure event which is happening in cities around the country from July through November of this year.
Feb 9, 2010:
Though the Washington Township High School girls swim team dropped their fifth meet of the season on Saturday, January 23, the loss didn't spoil the success of the Pink and Purple Swim meet to raise money for breast cancer awareness efforts and research.
Feb 9, 2010:
The debate in Washington over how frequently breast cancer screenings, such as mammograms, should be recommended has been waging for weeks.
Feb 8, 2010:
You don't usually have to give college students a reason to party, but the UF chapter of Circle K International, a Kiwanis-affiliated college service and leadership organization recently organized an event in Gainsville, Florida, that attracted 70 people and raised $500 for breast cancer awareness.
Feb 5, 2010:
We understand if you need an excuse to see the Village People – we're not so sure that we would be caught broadcasting the fact that we scored tickets to the novelty band's next concert either.
Feb 5, 2010:
For the second consecutive year, the Robson Ranch Arizona Golf Club will participate in Rally for the Cure, a breast cancer awareness campaign representing the largest grassroots women's golf program in America.
