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Today is the first day of October...October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I lost my grandmother to breast cancer...both Smash and Betty have undergone numerous surgeries to prevent themselves from becoming a statistic...at least three of the golfergirls are fighting or recovering from the fight to rid their bodies...Alaska's wife is about to undergo yet another 26 week round of a chemo combo so nasty it would have killed ALL the men I know and half of the women. To say breast cancer sucks is an understatement akin to "the sun is hot."

What doesn't suck is less women die within 5 years of being diagnosed with breast cancer now than did 10 years ago, and there is a very real chance that the survival rate for most breast cancers could be as high as 98% by the time my baby girl gets boobies...yeah, I know that's a long shot but my fingers are crossed. I thought I would share a few of the organizations, events, products etc. that either promote awareness or give money to the fight of breast (and other) cancers that I happen to like and endorse and remember: WEAR PINK!

Probably the most well known organization that raises money to fund research is the Susan G. Komen Foundation http://ww5.komen.org/ I participate in a Rally For The Cure Golf Tournament every year, and this year, if I can get my ass in gear, will also participate in a Race For The Cure. They are a ton of fun and most of the money goes to fund research...which is key because if only the drug companies are funding the research a "cure" will never be found...the "treatment" of cancer is far too profitable.

Another organization that is less well known, and not as well funded, but has a far better name: Save The Ta-Tas http://www.savethetatas.com/ they have fantastic tees, tanks, and other stuff that a portion of the proceeds of are given to fund awareness, education, and prevention...and isn't "save the ta tas" just great to say?

I love the "fight like a girl" and "save second base" stuff because it is fun and eye catching...here is a site that carries a bunch: http://www.zazzle.com/pink+ribbon+gifts

Here is one of my favorites because early detection greatly reduces your risk of death and MOST breast cancer, especially in young women, is found by either the woman or her significant other noticing a change and bringing it to the attention of her doctor. FEEL YOUR BOOBIES LADIES...DO IT...and if you don't want to ask a man...they are usually happy to. http://www.feelyourboobies.com/

Take care of the "girls" ladies, and take of you, cuz if you don't you can't take care of your men or your babies...and lawd knows they can't take care of themselves!