The Pink House

Hubs' mother did not survive her battle with breast cancer but I know she was very supportive of breast cancer research. Breezy and Deanie were ZTAs in college and their philanthropy was/still is breast cancer awareness. The effort has become ingrained within our family.

This is one of my favorite photos of my MIL.

Deanie still runs the Race for the Cure every year and gets the pink hair extensions each October.

And then there's Joanie Lucas who was joined by neighbors, volunteers and Yoplait in painting her entire house bright pink to remind people that the fight against breast cancer starts right next door! Joanie will keep her house pink for the month of October to symbolize women across the country who are working to make a difference in their neighborhoods and communities through programs like Yoplait´s Save Lids to Save Lives and their local Komen Race for the Cure.

There is a webcast at Yoplait's facebook page featuring Joanie Lucas, Komen representative Michele Ostrander, and Yoplait representative Berit Morse where they discuss Joanie´s efforts and simple ways people can support the cause. If you'd like to watch inspirational interviews with breast cancer survivors, you can still visit the Yoplait Facebook page to see the video. You'll also get to see Joanie's face when her house was unveiled!

Here are a couple of pictures:

It seems as though it's gotten to the point where everyone at least knows someone who knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer, doesn't it? The more we know, the more we can help! Now, let's get out there and SAVE THE BOOBIES!

What are you doing to help raise breast cancer awareness?