October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
(Long Island, N.Y.) October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and with that in mind it is time to think pink. Breast Cancer Awareness month primarily serves to emphasize early detection in addition to raising money to aid in finding a cure. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month numerous companies make donations, market pink limited edition products, and host events to raise awareness. Everyone can make a difference and offer their support and donations by taking part in local community events.
Are you free Sunday October 3rd? Drop by The Oyster where the owners of the restaurant are hosting the 5th Annual Band Together to Beat Breast Cancer Charity Fundraiser. Go alone or go with a group for a full day of live music, events, raffles & give-aways, great food, and more! Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door and include all food. All proceeds are donated to Breast Cancer Help.
On October 9, 2010 Good Times Tattoo studio will be having a special promotion titled, Ink for Pink. Those who choose a design will get their tattoo done for free, with all of the sales proceeds of the design going to Breast Cancer Help. There will also be limited-edition T-shirts and paintings on sale, with proceeds also going to benefit Breast Cancer Help. For more information, contact Frank at Good Times Tattoo Studio at (631) 277-8177.
Lace up your walking shoes, and dress in pink to show your support for Breast Cancer! The annual Making Strides for Breast Cancer walk is held at Jones Beach Boardwalk with thousands of supporters and breast cancer survivors. The walk will be held at Jones Beach, field 5 (Zach’s Bay) on Sunday October 17, 2010. You can either register early that morning or may register online at Making Strides for Breast Cancer.
You are never too young to start showing support for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Aside from wearing pink, young teens and adults are sporting bracelets with a coined phrase saying, “I love boobies: Keep a Breast.” Friend or Foe of the bracelets, kids, teens, and adults are wearing them prideful. A percentage of the proceeds are used to educate young women about the leading causes of breast cancer in women under the age of 40. You may purchase these bracelets individually at Spencer’s, Zumiez or online. Not a fan of the bracelets? You can always show your support by wearing the signature pink ribbon in various different styles.
