As I'm sure I have mentioned on this site I have several friends and family members who have had battles with breast cancer. Some have survived, some have not. One of the best ways to prevent this horrible disease from being a death sentence is through early detection. Now while I'm always suspect of people touting fundraising campaigns without actually asking for money, there is one web site I can recommend: The Breast Cancer Site
I'm posting the link to this site on the right-hand side of my blog so that visitors can click on it.
In 2003 visitors to this site helped generate funds to pay for over 1,900 mammograms. Of course the advertisers on the site would like you to buy some Pink Ribbon-related apparel, which would help the cause further, but it's not necessary to raise money to fund mammograms.
Please visit the site by clicking on the Fund Free Mammograms button on my site, or by visiting the Breast Cancer Site directly.
I like these sites. Also at the top you can see other tabs that you can click on and help other causes as well. It only takes a minute a day to help all 5.
Alan,
THANK YOU, for posting information regarding 'The Breast Cancer Site' and reminding us that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Ever since 1993, a year before my Dad was diagnosed with cancer, I have been a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. If more people logged on the www.acs.org web site, not only will they discover valuable information about all cancers, and ways to get involved in your own communities, but also ways to donate.
The American Cancer Society helps fund research to find cures for all types of cancer from Breast to Colon and has helped fund more advanced research in the last 20 years than other, more specific cancer related sites . . . and you can be assured that 95% of all donations is going toward research and services for cancer SURVIVORS. . . . and I am proud to be a volunteer.
But, thank you again for reminding all your friends about Breast Cancer Awareness month and the importance for all women to routinely schedule mamograms.
All My Love and Friendship,
Monique