How to Support Breast Cancer Research at Home, School and the Office

We’ve all known someone in our lifetime that has fought breast cancer – a family member, a friend, a co-worker. This article will help you see how you can support breast cancer research at home, school and the office. Learn more about the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and how they work toward preventing breast cancer and finding a cure.

The best way to support breast cancer research is to donate. It doesn’t matter if you donate money, time or supplies – you’re supporting charity for a cause. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is a good place to start. They are dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure by funding clinical and genetic research worldwide.

Did you know…

- Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer.

- It is estimated by the American Cancer Society that in 2008 about 182,460 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among women in the United States.

- In 2008, ACS estimates that about 40,480 women will die from breast cancer in the United States.

- In men, 1,990 new cases are projected in 2008, with 450 deaths

- At this time there are about 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

- A minimum of 85 cents of every dollar donated goes to research and awareness programs.

- Since its inception, the Breast Cancer Research Hospital has raised over $220 million – $39.5 million in fiscal year 2007/08.

-In October, 2008, BCRF will award over $34 million in new research grants to 165 scientists from top universities and academic medical centers across the globe.

So, how can you support breast cancer research in your office? The answer is two simple words: office supplies. Every office needs office supplies to survive. You rely on them for communication, comfort, storage and organization, just to name a few. And well, if you’re already buying office supplies, why not buy them from an organization that supports breast cancer research?!

There are many office supply companies that donate all or a portion of their proceeds toward breast cancer research. Some do it all year, others during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is in October. It’s easy to find companies who sell office supplies online or in stores. All you have to do is ask or do a simple search online.

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Breast Cancer Survivor, Statistics And Support!

You may or may not be a breast cancer survivor to read this short passage. If you are a breast cancer patient, then good news falls your way.

Many breast cancer support groups do exist which offers you a helping hand for your treatment for breast cancer and better living.

Information on how to overcome the disease by involving in various activities to become a breast cancer survivor is also described in short.

All breast cancer survivors! You can help other women who are currently fighting against breast cancer by sharing your tips and advice to help them live better.

If you are free from breast cancer, then there is a piece of advice for you too which says “Be Humans” and help the needful to survive the dreadful disease. This is to let you know that breast cancer support groups take charity from all you willing and blessed people and puts the resources in a rightful way to help the needy. “Survivors need friends to mend their wings!”

For breast cancer survivors, there are various sites and organizations serving and helping to reclaim a positive body image and healthy lifestyle. You can involve in various activities such as an online chat room for breast cancer survivors, include your photograph in the gallery for the breast cancer survivors. Yes sounds a bit interesting right! All this can be done on a website just sitting relaxed at your home. Surprised to know this! Check this out.

Everyone would love to have more Survivor stories! These accounts are the first things new patients look for when coming to terms with their diagnosis. So if you are a breast cancer survivor, put your story on the net to help people give a hope of living.

Though the effect of exercise on breast cancer survival is not known there is enough evidence for a breast cancer survivor to expect to decrease the risk or chances of the disease to recur.

So, if you are on a look for Breast cancer support, here’s something in short for you. First of all note that you are not alone, you have various websites giving information on support groups. Yes! You just need to surf. Read inspiring stories from other survivors too. Just give your general details like

•    Where are you from
•    Your Surgery date
•    1st Chemo treatment
•    1st Radiation treatment
•    Birthdate

This is all you have to do to have a help from the support groups. The help may be in any form, in your cancer treatment, in your food habit, in your day to day activities, motto being helping you for a better living.

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Utah Company Shows Their Support for Breast Cancer

To expand its support of breast cancer awareness, a Utah based company is looking for one woman in the United States with breast cancer to highlight on their website and give aid to them emotionally and financially.

For Every Body, a candle and air freshener manufacturer, plans to highlight one woman with breast cancer on their website for one year. The business will help them in areas they need such as daycare, housekeeping and medical bills.

Women can submit their stories to www.foreverybody.com from June 1 to September 30, 2007. For Every Body will announce their selection at the end of September.

“I have been touched by the stories I’ve heard from some of our employees and their family members who have someone in their families who have suffered from breast cancer,” said Becky Lunceford Anderson, founder and co-owner of For Every Body. “I feel very strongly about creating better awareness of breast cancer, and helping one woman through this difficult disease.”

For Every Body has supported breast cancer for the past eight years. They created a pink candle called “Hope for a Cure” in 1999. It was developed to support the crusade against breast cancer. It is sold in several different retail locations throughout the United States. A portion of the proceeds go towards breast cancer research. Every year since 2001 For Every Body has donated over 1,500 “Hope for a Cure” candles to local hospitals in Utah for women who receive a mammogram in October.

According to the National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organization, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in the United States and every woman is at risk. If the cancer is detected early, it can be treated.

About For Every Body

For Every Body is one of the fastest growing premium fragrance product companies in the United States. It owns and operates one manufacturing plant in the U. S. and an extensive Asian supply chain. It has been named on the MountainWest Capital Network’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies list for the past five years.

For Every Body sells products across the U. S. and internationally. They also runs retail stores in Utah. Their products include candles, air fresheners, and home décor and bath and body products. Products are produced for 88 retail chains and 6,457 Independent chains.

For more information contact For Every Body, LLC. at 888-377-2494 or visit www.foreverbody.com

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