Random Thoughts

 Having had a mother who passed away from side effects of Breast Cancer, I have been on the awareness campaign for some time now, to be truthful my mother and I had been on the campaign since the late 70's. Back then there wasn't the huge walks, Avon campaigns and pink ribbons everywhere.
  It really wasn't until Susan G Komen not only give to the cause to find a cure, to raise awareness, they also educate and arrange for people who could not afford to have mammograms preformed, preformed. They have made great strides to inform people that Beast Cancer is not just a woman's battle. Men and Boys have been diagnosed as well.

 Cancer is cancer is knows nothing of genders nor ages.

 My niece has joined an effort called "Not Just October". No, offense meant, it is my belief we have awareness months or certain times of the year for a reason. So that it remains important...Just like we wouldn't want Christmas all year long.
 It seems to me that once a person is diagnosed, it is not just an  October thing.  I have had/have many a friend who are battling breast cancer or whom have had it, that whenever I see something I think they would enjoy that honors their journey, or  that will aid in support for them, I share it with them all year round.

For myself it is not just an October thing.

  There are so many illnesses, mental diseases and other causes that deserve just as much celebration of awareness, my personal vote is to keep October Breast Cancer Awareness, but celebrate the survivors and those engaged in battle year round in a personal way.

 For those looking to pick up some Pink Ribbon Goodies, check out KC lights, Ford ink Ribbon Warriors, Avon, City of Hope and Susan G Komen. Just to name a few.