In October We Wear Pink And Purple
By Jameice Turk
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to honor those who are fighting, have survived or have lost their lives to breast cancer. One of the main reasons National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated is to help raise money for research in finding a cure for this disease and encourage women to get regular checkups for early detection of breast cancer. October is the month where we all grab our pink garments from our closets and wear them to raise awareness about this disease. We wear the color pink because it is feminine, the universal color of love, and is associated with giving and receiving care. (more…)