pink ribbons

october is breast cancer awareness month.  next to skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the US.  and it is the second leading cause of cancer death in women just after lung cancer.  breast cancer has affected more than one woman in my family and i like being able to contribute to research for a cure.
last year i raised money for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day For The Cure.  i was part of a team that intended to walk 60 miles in three days.  we raised thousands of dollars but then i found out i was pregnant and wasn't able to do the walk.  it was a lot of fundraising and training but i'd like to try again sometime.  i was able to do a 5k for breast cancer this time last year but we'll be out of town for that same race this year.  even if you can't raise thousands of dollars or walk 60 miles, there are still lots of ways to contribute.  just clicking on this link allows a woman to receive a free mammogram.