Dear Striving For A Cure: I am sorry that you have been touched so closely by this devastating illness and applaud your push to bring awareness to your school and help raise money to find a cure.

This marks the 16th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there are many ways to rally for the cause and promote early detection. NBCAM.org (1-800-221-2141) offers a free 88-page guide to promoting the developing and personalizing breast cancer awareness campaigns in your community.


You can also contact organizations directly, such as the American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345, The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (800) 462-9273, National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (888- 80-NABCO), Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization (800) 221-2141. Or, consult the list of Advocacy & Charitable Organizations that The Breast Health Network provides.


If you don't know what to do, just buy something!
The fashion and beauty industries continue their advocacy and here are some gorgeous charitable ideas:

Christina Aguilera is a size 0. Debra Messing is a size 4. Brook Shields is a size 10. Sharon Stone is a size 8. Kim Cattrall is a size 2.

Now you know their sizes, get their dresses!

Until October 10th, Avon holds the Little Black Dress Against Breast Cancer, an on-line charity auction inspired by Avon's new fragrance, Little Black Dress. The eBay! auction features LBD's donated by celebrities for the cause. All proceeds benefit the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade.

Courtney Cox, David Arquette, Renee Zellweger, Marcia Gay Harden, Vanessa Williams, and Megan Mullally have teamed up with Ford to put the brakes on breast cancer.