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Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Share your stories while showing support for those who have fought the disease.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And awareness of this deadly disease needs raising: According to statistics at BreastCancer.org, about 1 in 8 women in the United States (12 percent) will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime.

Breast cancer death rates are higher than those for any cancer among American women other than lung cancer.

We can raise awareness through boosting visibility and by sharing our breast-cancer-related stories.

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The pink ribbon has become the symbol for breast cancer awareness, so let your neighbors see you wear it:Β Wear a pink ribbon and snap a photo of yourself with it, or wear it and introduce yourself on video. Upload your photos and video to Northeast Cobb Patch. It’s easy. Then view businesses and people who are going pink this month.

While going pink, share your stories, your inspirations, your struggles and your memories. Using the comments section, tell us about the loved one you lost to breast cancer. Or share the stories of how your sister, your friend, your dog, your boss or your neighbor encouraged you during your own recovery.Β 

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Stella and Dot Senior Stylist Lori Stein shared her story with Northeast Cobb Patch, and it paid off. The Breast Cancer Tribute Bracelet her business was selling to raise money for breast cancer research has sold out.

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The more we raise awareness, the better the chance for offering comfort, boosting positivity and finding a cure. So go pink and show your support for those who are fighting breast cancer.


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