{"id":6517,"date":"2021-09-14T14:36:58","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T19:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/?p=6517"},"modified":"2025-04-18T10:13:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T15:13:24","slug":"october-is-breast-cancer-awareness-month-heres-how-you-can-participate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/articles\/charity-fundraising\/october-is-breast-cancer-awareness-month-heres-how-you-can-participate\/","title":{"rendered":"October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here’s How You Can Participate"},"content":{"rendered":"

In light of current events, it\u2019s easy to forget that conditions like breast cancer are still a persistent and ongoing problem for many. And although medical treatments have evolved in leaps and bounds over the years, we’re still no closer to a permanent cure. Moreover, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer still <\/span>accounted for 7% of all cancer-related deaths in 2019<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

That’s why <\/span>National Breast Cancer Awareness Month<\/span><\/a> is so important \u2014 and why, especially if you or a loved one could potentially experience breast cancer, you should participate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month?\u00a0<\/b><\/h1>\n

Founded through a partnership between The American Cancer Society and AstraZeneca in 1985, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was originally intended as an initiative for the promotion of mammograms as a means of fighting breast cancer. Since then, its cause has expanded significantly. Today, it’s largely driven by the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and focuses on both raising awareness about the illness and raising funds for research and treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Do I Get Involved In National Breast Cancer Awareness Month?<\/b><\/h1>\n

Whether you’re a survivor, supporting a loved one, or simply someone who wants to help, there are plenty of ways you can participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Give to Charity<\/span><\/h2>\n

The simplest way to get involved is to donate to a charity \u2014 we’d recommend the NBCF. Its 2021 fundraising initiative, known as Rise Up, <\/span>allows donors to choose exactly how their donation is used<\/span><\/a>. Options include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n