October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual initiative to raise public awareness about the impact of breast cancer. The theme of this year’s initiative is “Together We RISE”. The National Breast Cancer Foundation commits to “RISE” and make certain that every woman has access to the screenings and support that she deserves. As many of you know, we lost a team member to cancer a few years ago, and currently have another team member fighting the fight for the third time. We want to stress the importance of regular screenings and check ups with your healthcare provider to remain knowledgeable about your current health. Are you ready to RISE? To learn more about how you can get involved, screenings, and donate to this year’s campaign, visit www.nationalbreastcancer.org
Other Notable Celebrations in the month of October include…
-ADHD Awareness Month
-Down Syndrome Awareness Month
-Dyslexia Awareness Month
-Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, October 24th
-Halloween, October 31st
“October comes from the Roman word for “eight” – Octavus – as it was the eighth month of the Roman year.”
Learn more about the history of previous months here.