COLUMN: Think Pink

Finding time and effort for awareness shouldn’t be too difficult.

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Abby Pierce, Journalist

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Abby Pierce, Tom Tom Staff

Many people support women with breast cancer either by wearing pink, running for the cure or donating. Women with breast cancer have a hard time believing everything is going to be alright. My aunt had breast cancer, and my family and I were always there supporting her when we needed it. Even though she was having a hard time she always had a smile on her face when she was with us. I remember my aunt telling me that the best part about having breast cancer is seeing how many people truly care about you, and having your family there for you when you need it the most is the best feeling in the world.

Many families know or have family members with breast cancer and the key is to stick together and make sure that person knows that you care for them.

Jordon Jacob said, “My aunt  had breast cancer unfortunately she wasn’t able to make it but she fought hard but it just keep getting worse.”

Jacob also said his aunt made a bucket list of things she wanted to do and that his family was “always there to support her.” It was sad for his family and him because they were unaware that she ultimately passed.

There are many foundations that support breast cancer and inspire people and give people hope that they will be alright. These include Susan G. Komen and the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Working with these organizations to support families is one of the best things you can do. Even better, let them know that you won’t give up on them and they wont give up on themselves.