Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Businesses Supporting the Cause

Currently, the month of October is designated as the official National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). For more than two decades, NBCAM successfully educated women of all ages about early detection, treatment and diagnosis of breast cancer. Nonprofit organizations such as the Karmanos Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the National Breast Cancer Foundation are dedicated to raising money for breast cancer research and education of women (and men) about the disease, supporting those with breast cancer, and celebrates individuals who have survived.

Companies such as Target and Macy invite their customers to join them in the fight against breast cancer. "Pink Ribbon Items" to sell to help support breast cancer research. These companies have agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds to breast cancer charities. Most cases are related to breast cancer awareness can be identified with a pink sticker or pink ribbon. Ford Motor Company has supported breast cancer research for more than 10 years of donating money and selling pink silk scarf specifically for breast cancer charities. All companies are invited to invest in unique corporate gifts that help support breast cancer research. There are corporate gifts available that are decorated with breast cancer awareness "pink ribbon". Some of the other gifts are made in pink and can be personalized with a monogram. These breast cancer awareness business gifts [http://www.corporatesnobs.com/professional-in-pink.htm] range anywhere from a heart-shaped luggage tags pink leather totes.

Breast cancer awareness is not limited to just women. Men are encouraged to support the cause as well. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1600 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Even the most masculine man should consider wearing pink when it comes to supporting a great cause.

Although October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, support the cause may be the year of commitment. Those are the same for breast cancer should help to join in the fight against breast cancer for their loved ones. Whether you decide to participate in the American Cancer Society sponsored walk, donate money for breast cancer charity, or invest in business gifts that help support breast cancer research, will certainly contribute to saving someone's life.