October marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
In 2010 alone, approximately 39,800 women have died from the disease. 1 in every 8 women will sadly receive a diagnosis in some way, shape, or form of breast cancer. And every 69 seconds, a woman dies of breast cancer.
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Thankfully, these numbers are slowly decreasing, with 2% less women dying of breast cancer every year. However, we can help fight the battle! Hundreds of companies around the world celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month by changing or marketing their products in a new light, and donating a percentage of their profits to organizations such as the American Cancer Society and Susan G. Komen Foundation.
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Here’s a list of a few products that are joining the cause! During the month of October, choose these products and buy these items instead of your regular purchases. You will know that your money is going towards a great cause to stop this terrible disease that is ruining families across the globe.