| We've all known someone in our lifetime that has | | | | -In October, 2008, BCRF will award over $34 million in |
| fought breast cancer - a family member, a friend, a | | | | new research grants to 165 scientists from top |
| co-worker. This article will help you see how you can | | | | universities and academic medical centers across the |
| support breast cancer research at home, school and | | | | globe. |
| the office. Learn more about the Breast Cancer | | | | So, how can you support breast cancer research in |
| Research Foundation and how they work toward | | | | your office? The answer is two simple words: office |
| preventing breast cancer and finding a cure. | | | | supplies. Every office needs office supplies to survive. |
| The best way to support breast cancer research is | | | | You rely on them for communication, comfort, |
| to donate. It doesn't matter if you donate money, | | | | storage and organization, just to name a few. And |
| time or supplies - you're supporting charity for a | | | | well, if you're already buying office supplies, why not |
| cause. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is a | | | | buy them from an organization that supports breast |
| good place to start. They are dedicated to | | | | cancer research?! |
| preventing breast cancer and finding a cure by | | | | There are many office supply companies that donate |
| funding clinical and genetic research worldwide. | | | | all or a portion of their proceeds toward breast |
| Did you know... | | | | cancer research. Some do it all year, others during |
| - Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer | | | | Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is in October. |
| death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer. | | | | It's easy to find companies who sell office supplies |
| - It is estimated by the American Cancer Society | | | | online or in stores. All you have to do is ask or do a |
| that in 2008 about 182,460 new cases of invasive | | | | simple search online. |
| breast cancer will be diagnosed among women in the | | | | And it isn't just about the pink ribbons! You can find |
| United States. | | | | everything from file folders to hanging folders, to |
| - In 2008, ACS estimates that about 40,480 women | | | | desktop organizer trays, portfolios and more. Some |
| will die from breast cancer in the United States. | | | | of the office supplies will be available in pink so that |
| - In men, 1,990 new cases are projected in 2008, | | | | you can show your support around the office. |
| with 450 deaths | | | | It's always a great time to get involved in the fight |
| - At this time there are about 2.5 million breast | | | | against breast cancer. But now, and especially during |
| cancer survivors in the United States. | | | | the Back-to-School season, it's as good a time as |
| - A minimum of 85 cents of every dollar donated | | | | any. When you're out buying school supplies with |
| goes to research and awareness programs. | | | | your children, teach them about the importance of |
| - Since its inception, the Breast Cancer Research | | | | supporting charitable organizations and show them |
| Hospital has raised over $220 million - $39.5 million in | | | | that supporting breast cancer research is a great |
| fiscal year 2007/08. | | | | way to do just that. |