Working Hard Today for a Better Tomorrow
Working Hard Today for a Better Tomorrow
It is the beginning of October and everywhere you turn, there are little pink ribbons. You continuously ask yourself, “What’s the meaning of this?” Do not feel discouraged because all around the world, there are thousands of people that do not know the true meaning to these little pink ribbons. Some think that it is a new fashion statement; many think it’s the person’s favorite color. In reality, these ribbons are more than a fashion statement and have a greater significance than one can ever imagine. First distributed in 1991 in New York City, breast cancer ribbons were merely a test of interest. Now, they are displayed freely around the world. In the month of October, the presentation of these ribbons is not just some simple task. It is, in fact, a celebration of life. These ribbons are worn by many around the world to symbolize their support in the fight for a cure to breast cancer. Every year, the fourth Monday in October is celebrated as Pink Ribbon Day, where money is raised and activities are harvested for the awareness and battle of breast cancer. This day is one of the most effective days to raise money for the research and awareness of early prevention and the disease itself. In effort for the message of awareness to get out; there is not just one company to promote these pink ribbons. Any company has the right to create their own style of the ribbon to spread the word internationally. So, don’t settle for just one ribbon type because there are endless amounts to choose from. These ribbons have strong importance in the fight for the cure, even if you purchase a small, little pin, you will be contributing and making a difference. Now with the meaning and its importance in hand, help and support the cause (Fernandez 1998). The ribbons had an interesting story, right? A very strong, positive message to get the community involved in medical action, but what exactly is breast cancer? How does it form? When was it
It is the beginning of October and everywhere you turn, there are little pink ribbons. You continuously ask yourself, “What’s the meaning of this?” Do not feel discouraged because all around the world, there are thousands of people that do not know the true meaning to these little pink ribbons. Some think that it is a new fashion statement; many think it’s the person’s favorite color. In reality, these ribbons are more than a fashion statement and have a greater significance than one can ever imagine. First distributed in 1991 in New York City, breast cancer ribbons were merely a test of interest. Now, they are displayed freely around the world. In the month of October, the presentation of these ribbons is not just some simple task. It is, in fact, a celebration of life. These ribbons are worn by many around the world to symbolize their support in the fight for a cure to breast cancer. Every year, the fourth Monday in October is celebrated as Pink Ribbon Day, where money is raised and activities are harvested for the awareness and battle of breast cancer. This day is one of the most effective days to raise money for the research and awareness of early prevention and the disease itself. In effort for the message of awareness to get out; there is not just one company to promote these pink ribbons. Any company has the right to create their own style of the ribbon to spread the word internationally. So, don’t settle for just one ribbon type because there are endless amounts to choose from. These ribbons have strong importance in the fight for the cure, even if you purchase a small, little pin, you will be contributing and making a difference. Now with the meaning and its importance in hand, help and support the cause (Fernandez 1998). The ribbons had an interesting story, right? A very strong, positive message to get the community involved in medical action, but what exactly is breast cancer? How does it form? When was it
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