SANFORD ' Mike Fallon, coach of the Sanford High School Spartans, has dressed his football team in pink socks throughout October to raise awareness of breast cancer as well as encourage others to become involved. Because so many people, including players, have been affected by cancer, whether it was a loved one, family member, or friend, Coach Fallon thought this was a great way to show support.
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According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Showing support and raising awareness, as the Spartans are doing, could save many lives. The NBCF also says that when breast cancer is detected early, the five-year survival rate is 98 percent.
Not only are the Spartans raising awareness by wearing pink socks, they are also fundraising for cancer patients. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be hand-delivered by Coach Fallon and members of the team to the Cancer Care Center of York County. The funds will be placed in the Cancer Center's "One Day at a Time" fund and given to cancer patients in need.
ACCORDING TO NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
' 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
' Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women.
' When breast cancer is detected early, the 5-year survival rate is 98 percent.
' More than 40,000 women in the U.S. will die from breast cancer this year.
About 85% of breast cancers occur in women who have no family history of breast cancer. These occur due to genetic mutations that happen as a result of the aging process and life in general, rather than inherited mutations, according to Breastcancer.org.
It's October ' the month when football players wear pink socks, women wear pink ribbons, and everyone seems to wear pink T-shirts. Heck, even this newspaper has gone pink, as it has for several years now, all in the name of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The color pink sends a clear and bright message of throwing support behind those who have survived breast cancer or who currently are battling the deadly disease.
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Annual pink designations are as sure to appear in October as are pumpkin spice and fall foliage.
It's been this way since Breast Cancer Awareness Month first was launched in by the American Cancer Society and Imperial Chemical Industries (now part of AstraZeneca, which makes several breast cancer drugs). The month originally was intended to encourage women to get regular mammograms. The momentum around breast cancer awareness grew and ultimately, the pink ribbon was solidified as the universal symbol for the disease.
Raising awareness for this scourge is wonderful, but let's face it, there is so much more that all of us can do. Here are just a few ideas:
'Take care of yourself. Eat healthy, exercise and make sure to undergo regular breast cancer screenings deemed appropriate for your age and health condition. Check with your family doctor for advice. The most significant risk factors for breast cancer are gender ' being a woman ' and growing older. Breast cancer remains a killer, but, as always, early detection and treatment remain the best defense in fighting the disease.
'Get educated. Learn about cancer screenings and what to look for. Know the risks, and work toward early detection, which makes cancer more treatable.
'Donate to research initiatives. Research is vital in the quest to find a cure for breast cancer and can help discover more effective prevention methods and treatment options.
'Volunteer. Find a local cancer organization or support group that needs volunteers and get involved.
'Help a cancer patient. There always is much you can do to help a friend or loved ones. Organize meal deliveries, rides or help clean their houses. Or simply encourage and support.
'And sure, go ahead and wear pink. It draws attention to the issue and the need for all of us to offer support.
One in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer, meaning almost everyone knows someone affected by the disease.
Wearing a pink ribbon is a start, but we strongly encourage everyone to find other ways also to be involved.
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