Why Pink?
For years, women and men have been sporting pink ribbon shirts, buttons, pins, hats, and anything else that can sport the pink ribbon or its symbol. All of this is done in the name of a woman who had breast cancer by the name of Susan G. Komen. This time of year, her name and this disease come to mind because it’s time for the race for the cure. Hundreds and thousands of people will participate in this race to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research.
This noble little pink ribbon has become a symbol of hope to women around the world, and men as well, of the day when breast cancer will no longer ravage the lives and health of humanity.
Many new parents buy pink items to decorate the room of a baby daughter. Pink is the color of girls. Pink is also the color of power for women. Women and men alike wear the above symbol with pride and hope as they participate in the Race for the Cure.
In the following days, I will give you more information about Susan G. Komen and the foundation founded in her memory. I’ll talk about the Race for the Cure and how it helps breast cancer research.
But for now, ThinkPinker.com wants to give a hearty salute to the pink ribbon. All who wear it participate in hope. See the Komen Foundation website for more specific information about walks in your area.
