No one asks me why, as a survivor, I refuse to do this walk, but... I refuse. Avon has been rated based on 704 products as having products that contribute to cancer among other things. Read more... So - I refuse. You can't have it both ways. You can't be part of the problem and then raise money for a solution. Start at home!
This is a thought I have been puzzling much lately as I mourn the loss of another victim to this disease. I have a sticker on the door of my home that says, "Think before you Pink". Sponsored by Breast Cancer Action this campaign calls for transparency and accountability by companies that take part in breast cancer fundraising, and encourages consumers to ask questions about pink ribbon promotions.
Then, today it dawned on me - why am I waiting for people to ask me? I need to talk about this more if it is important to me. I am not a particularly vocal person on this subject, less of a wave maker if you will... but, I am not sure I can continue that way as I read more and more things that are just so alarming. I have two daughters to protect! What about you?
Something new... I will tell you if you ask me why I don't walk in the Avon Breast Cancer Walk that I would rather walk for a cure than for cancer.
I am still working on this so it's a little rough. Bear with me as I iron it out. Read what you can, educate yourself on the topic and support what you believe.
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