According to
the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women are at risk of being diagnosed with
breast cancer. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), the women of
the Remarkable Rho Xi Zeta Chapter joined their sorors in collecting wigs for
the American Cancer Society. The Wigs for Awareness initiative of Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, Inc. collects new wigs or monetary donations. The chapter designated
personnel/locations for wig drop-off, and collected funds via PayPal. The
proceeds of Wigs for Awareness assist women affected with appearance-related
issues of breast cancer. A few of the remarkable women also participated in a
“Glow the Mall Pink,” 5K fun run in Kennesaw, GA. To show their support, the
chapter sported pink and blue outfits at the October Chapter meeting.
Breast
Cancer Awareness Month did not exist until 1985, when the American Cancer
Society collaborated with the AstraZeneca Foundation and a variety of other
sponsors. Partners and sponsors included public service organizations,
professional medical associations and government agencies. The aim was and
remains the promotion of awareness of breast cancer and associated issues,
primarily the importance of early detection through mammography. Breast cancer
is the second most common cancer among women, following skin cancer. It is also
the second leading cause of death among women (higher rates for African
American women), following lung cancer. The good news is that the incident and death
rates have stabilized over the past 10 years, but more work is needed in the
area of prevention. #remarkablezetas
