| October is a month of awareness for Breast Cancer; | | | | desire to increase breast cancer awareness this |
| it allows us to reflect on all those impacted by this | | | | month. The American car company created a limited |
| very personal disease. Breast cancer does not | | | | addition Pink Mustang and proceeds go to the Susan |
| discriminate; women and men alike are equal victims. | | | | G. Komen Foundation. |
| Breast cancer hits home with each of us; statistics | | | | Other companies like Energizer have also jumped into |
| reflect that we all have all had either a family | | | | show their support. Energizer's Power to Keep |
| member, friend or colleague become diagnosed with | | | | Going® campaign promotes awareness through |
| breast cancer. | | | | cute down loadable desktop themes. More |
| The past 10 years have been successful in promoting | | | | importantly, Energizer created ReTreat, a mobile mini |
| the cause and foundations like the Susan G. Komen | | | | spa designed to give breast cancer patients, |
| Foundation. This quickly growing foundation has | | | | survivors and caregivers the Power to Keep |
| created events like Race for the Cure and cancer | | | | Going® with a chance to Relax, Recharge and |
| walks across the country to raise funds to promote | | | | Remain Strong. The companies pink batteries will be |
| continued research and support for fighting breast | | | | on shelves in Target stores the entire month of |
| cancer. | | | | October. |
| It appears as though these fundraising efforts have | | | | As awareness continues and the funds from such |
| sparked the interest of various Fortune 100 | | | | corporate fundraising efforts increase, I hope we will |
| companies like Ford and Energizer. Ford has created | | | | see further strides in the research and fight against |
| "Warriors in Pink" that highlights their commitment and | | | | breast cancer. |