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Breast Cancer

This weekend, the left-handed Phil Mickelson became just the eighth man to win three career Masters titles. And as they say…behind every great man, is a great woman! In this case, the woman is Amy Mickelson. Not too long ago, we reported that Amy Mickelson had been diagnosed with breast cancer, and shortly after that, his mother Mary had also been diagnosed with the same disease. Through all of this, Phil remained strong and now sports the Pink Ribbon on his hat during tournaments.

Mickelson dedicated this victory to his wife Amy, who watched most of the tournament on tv because of her illness. However, she was in Augusta all week but unable to walk the full course. On the final day of the tournament, and looking like Phil would take home the Green Jacket, Amy Mickelson joined the rest of the PGA family on the 18th green to watch her hubby take home the prize! A long embrace after the victory was one of the great moments in golf history.

It's amazing how some people like Amy Mickelson can handle adversity and act as a source of support and inspiration for those around her. We wish her the best on her journey!

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month | When it’s OK to say bOObies in public

Breast Cancer

breast-cancer-ribbon-2As most of us already know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Pink Ribbons are everywhere! So…we decided to try and provide a little context to what this whole breast cancer hullabaloo is about. (’cause its not just an excuse to say “boobies” and “tatas” !!)

The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) Organization

The NBCAM  was founded in 1985 by AstraZeneca with the purpose of promoting breast cancer awareness, sharing information on the disease, and providing better access to screening services (mammograms).  They also placed an emphasis on encouraging mammograms as the most valuable tool in the fight against breast cancer. Reason being….early detection is crucial! Their website (www.nbcam.org) has some great resources, including how to find a Mammography Center in your area.

The Pink Ribbon

The most common symbol we see for breast cancer awareness is the Pink Ribbon. They are widely used to demonstrate our support for women (and men) who have Breast Cancer, and were first handed out by the Susan G. Komen Foundation in 1991 at the Race for the Cure in New York City.  The ribbon started to become well known a few years later when editor-in-chief of Self magazine, Alexandra Penney placed the pink ribbon on her NBCAM issue of Self Magazine & enlisted Evelyn Lauder of Estee Lauder to distribute them at Estee Lauder Counters.  Over the years, we have seen this pink ribbon displayed in all shapes and styles: