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You may notice that there is even MORE pink than usual around here these days! That is because October is the month for breast cancer awareness, which is a very important cause, because breast cancer is a non-discriminatory disease, which means that it can affect anyone.

You may not know as well, the story about the daffodils in the header image (which is the same one that's been around for a few weeks now). Daffodils are my favourite flower, and I've always received a bunch on my birthday from my parents. The reason for this, is that, in spring, the Canadian Cancer Society hold their daffodil campaign, and they sell daffodils for cancer research.

Personally, I have never had an experience with cancer, and neither have any of my family members, but it is a very scary disease, that could happen to myself or someone I love one day. While I also like to give to other causes such as AIDS research, it is not as likely for me to acquire this disease, as long as I take care of myself. This is not the case with breast cancer.

Random Fact of the Day: It is important to be informed about breast cancer. Please visit the following sites for more information:

• Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_cancer
• Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation: http://www.cbcf.org/
• Breast Cancer Society of Canada: http://www.bcsc.ca/
• Canadian Cancer Society: http://www.cancer.ca
  

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posted by Aisling  # 1:47 p.m.