So it’s that time of year again, October - Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As someone whose life has been touched by breast cancer, as well as other forms of cancer, several times I feel that it is important to let everyone know that how important this awarenes month is and what you can do to help.

A good place to start is the Komen foundation. There you can find information not only on breast cancer but on ways you can get involved in your community to help raise money. There are annual races to raise money as well as various items sold on this site whose proceeds go to breast cancer research.

This month only Pier 1 is selling 3 items that benefit the Komen foundation, which can be purchased online or in stores. In addition almost every women’s magazine contains features in their October issues listing ways you can get involved. Many cosmetics companies and other manufacturers, such as Conair, Stila, Macy’s, and Ralph Lauren, produce special items this month to benefit breast cancer research. With the holiday season less than 12 weeks away is it a great time to shop for gifts that give back. So get shopping and help an important cause.

To all of the cancer survivors I know, I couldn’t be more honored to know you. And to all of those family members who lost their fight, you are in our thoughts and prayers every day, and we won’t stop fighting for you.

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