Reader Stories: Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness With Events and Fundraisers

Breast cancer awareness can be celebrated all year. You can participate by joining in events such as the Komen Race for the Cure, or taking a Walk for Hope, riding on a Pink Heals Firetruck, joining an Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, baking cupcakes for sale, handing out informative literature, or wearing a pink ribbon. Share your story of a breast cancer awareness event here.

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