Pink Ribbon Fatigue: 8 Ways to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Even If You Hate Pink

I really like the idea of supporting breast cancer research and awareness, but I have to confess: I don’t like pink. Actually, I hate pink. I’d gladly fork over money for running shoes, shirts, food, drink, and jewelry in the name of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but I just wouldn’t wear a lot of that stuff (or use it in my house). So what’s left for those of us who don’t want a pink wardrobe or raspberry-colored candles on our mantle? The good news is, there are plenty of ways to support BCAM even if you hate pink.

If you keep an eye out in your neighborhood, we’ll bet there’s no shortage of local events you can participate in and businesses you can patronize in the name of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but here are a few other (pink-free) ideas:

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By Jenn McNeil

Here’s one of those great events. Learn more about breast cancer at Body, Mind, Spirit 2010: National Conference for Young Women Living with Breast Cancer, October 29 to 31, 2010, Toronto, Hilton Hotel. Conference schedule and online registration forms at http://www.cbcn.ca (online registration only).

The Canadian Breast Cancer Network and Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation invite 400 women to learn about the latest medical research, participate in workshops, and share experiences with guest speakers like Bif Naked who will speak about her two-year battle with breast cancer in Rock Your Cancer!

Topics include: a three-part series on BRCA (management options, fertility and psychosocial issues); Taking Charge of Your Treatment for Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer; Breast Reconstruction: Knowing Your Options; Intimacy and Sexuality (for couples and single ladies); Babies After Breast Cancer, and Financial Health For Women on Long-Term Disability, and more.

More information: Jenn McNeil, Canadian Breast Cancer Network: 1-800-685-8820 ext. 224, or jmcneil@cbcn.ca.