Today, breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for women in the United States. The chance of a woman being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer is about 1 in 36. With the American Cancer Society estimating that 232,340 cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed this year in the U.S. and 1.3 million cases worldwide; breast cancer is an increasingly prominent issue in today’s society.
The good news is that survival rates have been steadily rising since 1989, predominately because of advancements in technology that allow for more thorough screenings, and an increased awareness nationwide. However, awareness for the cause is more necessary than ever. The ladies of Her Campus SJU are here to tell you about some of the different events and fundraisers benefitting patients, survivors, and cancer research in the city of Philadelphia this month:
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Location & Date: Fairmont Park, Philadelphia; October 19th 2013
The Making Strides Agaisnt Breast Cancer walk is one of the largest breast cancer awareness events in the nation, allowing anyone in the community to come out and support cancer survivors and patients. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. For more information please visit: http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/site/PageServer?pagename=MSABC_CY13_FindAnEveny
Zumbathon Party in Pink
Location & Date: 1316 South 9th Street, Philadelphia; October 13th 2013
Three years ago, Zumba Fitness launched Party in Pink, a charity campaign in partnership with the Susan G. Komen foundation. If you’re looking for a fun way to work out with friends while also donating to the cause, the Zumbathon party is the place to go. For more information please visit: http://www.zumba.com/en-US/partyinpink
Kildare’s “Cans for Cancer”
Location & Date: Manayunk, Philadelphia; October 1st- 31st
Throughout the month of October, Kildare’s in Manayunk will be donating $1.00 from each purchase of their newly featured canned beers. All proceeds go to Living Beyond Breast Cancer. So next time you’re out with friends, think about stopping into Kildare’s for a quick drink and a great donation to the cause.
4th Annual Rock the Ribbon
Location &Date: 600 North Broad Street, Philadelphia; October 24th 2013
Breastcancer.org is hosting their 4th annual Rock the Ribbon, a fundraising event that will feature a variety of food, an open bar, dancing and live music. It’s a great way to bring together family and friends for the cause. All proceeds go to breastcancer.org. For more information please visit: http://www.rockforbreastcancer.org
While most people are aware of breast cancer and the staggering number of women it affects each year, many do not have a plan that enables them to detect the disease in its early stages. It is strongly recommended that all women in there twenties recieve a mammogram every three years annually.
Even as a cancer free individual, we owe it to fighting patients and survivors that this month, and every month, we make a promise to do everything we can in order to raise awareness to this disease. Think PINK!