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Support cancer research with City of Hope
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — 31 days of the year devoted to educating the general public about a disease that directly and indirectly affects millions of Americans. In fact, about 1 in 8 women in America are projected to develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lives.
Aside from skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer for women, according to the American Cancer Society. A great way to prevent or mitigate its effects is through early detection. In fact, the disease can be treated best when it’s caught early through screenings. Breast Cancer Awareness Month allows people to learn about and know what to look out for in themselves and their loved ones who may be susceptible to breast cancer.
There are many ways to participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month — from literally spreading awareness through pink ribbons on your butcher paper to buying desserts affiliated with Bakes for Breast Cancer to assisting by preparing healthy foods, you can give time, acknowledgement and money to breast cancer.
Nutrition can play a key part in care after a cancer diagnosis, and experts recommend eating plenty of vegetables and fruits as well as whole-grains and bean, poultry, or fish as protein sources.
Scientists are searching for better treatments and a deeper understanding of the disease through cancer research. In addition, research can lead to more information about how to prevent cancer. Similarly, awareness months, like Breast Cancer Awareness Month, spread information to those who may not have had it and offer encouragement to many who may feel like they are suffering alone.
City of Hope, a collection of hospital campuses in California that also funds research into cancer treatments and cures that was founded in 1913 and has been designated by the National Cancer Institute as a comprehensive cancer center, is an excellent resource for learning about cancer. Whether you are looking to help a loved one with a new diagnosis or simply learn more in the spirit of an awareness month, they provide a great resource.
City of Hope’s website indicates that they can use financial donations made online (City of Hope has a 4-star rating on Charity Navigator); they also have fundraising campaigns that anyone around the country can start in order to give; and for people in the area near their main medical center in Duarte, California, they always need volunteers.
Though City of Hope’s researches also work toward ending diabetes and other diseases, they are nonetheless an excellent recipient if you are looking to give to cancer research this October.
City of Hope is our choice for donating during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but there are countless charities and organizations that accept donations, as well as many other ways to raise awareness and help fund cancer research. Here are additional resources you can explore to learn more and take supportive action:
- Learn about breast cancer risk, prevention, and treatment
- Read more about life after diagnosis
- Buy foods to support research
- Donate to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
- Fundraise for The Breasties
- Donate to Susan G. Komen nonprofit
- Donate to the American Breast Cancer Foundation