pink, pink, everywhere!
Tomorrow marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means almost everything in sight — from ball caps to band aids — will be turning pink. Some people don’t like it — think before you pink, they say, because some companies are just trying to make a buck by linking with the cause, and their products might not be all that safe, either. But I’m sorta OK with the whole thing. Plus, I like the color, and I want to have a little fun during the next 31 days of heightened awareness. That’s why I’ll be bringing you several giveaways this October — books, headbands, cupcakes and as much pink gear as I can get my hands on — and I’ll introduce you to some super survivors and try to teach you a few things about this crappy disease, too.
The bottom line is that the more we know about breast cancer, the better. And if looking at a tube of pink Chapstick on your bathroom counter or those pink M&Ms in the office candy dish reminds you to reach for your breasts and feel for lumps, then I say it’s all worth it.
