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Dear Reader,
I'm Zoë and have been working at Pink Ribbon for three months. From day one I was welcomed into an incredibly warm team and immediately got to work on our new annual theme Shine a Light. With this campaign we want to draw attention to aspects of breast cancer that are often underexposed.
When I started, I thought breast cancer was already pretty much talked about. Until I realized how little I actually know about it myself. One in eight women in Belgium will be affected...one in eight... How many friends, sisters, aunts or nieces could that be? How many will I lose to breast cancer? I actually still get goose bumps thinking about it. So I came to the conclusion and harsh reality that I don't really know that much about breast cancer and I will certainly not be the only one. So there is a real need for more knowledge, prevention and awareness of breast cancer since it affects so many people and their environment.
That's why this year with Pink Ribbon we're calling more attention to genetic testing. Because those who know they are at increased risk can get treatment sooner and preventively. I also learned that exercise plays an incredibly important role in prevention, and I don't mean that you have to run a marathon right away. Just walking makes a big difference. With our Pink March, we encourage everyone to take daily steps. In addition, thanks to our new partnership with Walking.be, there will soon be four additional walking events to benefit Pink Ribbon! Hope to see you there!
Do you prefer walking in the evening? Then you might also come across a lot of pink lights along the way! Because to draw more attention to breast cancer, a lot of cities like Lier, Leuven, Kortrijk, Bruges and Brussels are lighting up their town halls or towers this month.
Where else do you spot Pink Ribbon ? Our partners are doing a lot of rosy promotions where you can support us: For example, Greenpan gives discounts on beautiful pink pans, you can already prepare for Christmas with our flashy pink baubles and Carrefour organizes several donation actions through which you can support us.
I wish you many cozy, inspiring, fresh, yet warm walks during this International Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Love,
Zoe
Who is at risk for hereditary breast cancer?
Pink Ribbon is asking the government to give every person with breast cancer and all relatives of that person the opportunity to be tested for the high-risk breast cancer genes BCRA1 and BRCA2. Now too many carriers of these remain in the dark.
In our country, an estimated 33,000 to 55,000 people are carriers of the breast cancer gene. At least half simply do not know. Pink Ribbon wants this to change and has asked policymakers of our long to address this issue.
You can read more explanation here.
Shine a light!
Pink Ribbon 's mission is to highlight what is not yet sufficiently known; what has not received enough attention. That's why our theme this year is "Shine a light."
- We focus on women living with the tough diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer and living a meaningful life. How do you do that? We let women speak for themselves.
- We keep harping on the 9 alarm signals so you notice breast cancer early. Do you know them all?
- Did you know that many women conceal, even from their families, that they have breast cancer because it is such a difficult story to share. Recognizable?
Read more about our annual theme here.
Wear the Pink Ribbon during International Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You can buy it at Mayerline, Carrefour, bpost, AVA, CKS, JBC, Medi-Market and Wibra, in stores or online.
Buildings in pink
During the month of October, several monuments worldwide will be bathed in pink to draw attention to breast cancer. These "Pink Illuminations" are coming to fruition in our country thanks to two Pink Ribbon partners, The Estée Lauder Companise and Political Intelligence.
Pictured is the Station d'Europe, the symbol of the European Parliament in Brussels. Other cities and towns are also showing their solidarity.
You can read the overview here.
10 years of Carrefour x Pink Ribbon
Carrefour is Pink Ribbon's biggest partner. Everyone who goes to the supermarket in October can support in one way or another, giving more power to Pink Ribbon 's much substantive work. So go like hell to Carrefour and support us in one of the following ways:
- Buy a paper shopping bag (limited edition, be quick).
- Round up your cash ticket (action until Oct. 12).
- Donate 1€ per case of Papillon bananas purchased.
- Donate 3,30€ when purchasing the special edition of 4-color pens from BIC
Maybe you already bought a lingerie set from one of the participating brands, then you have already helped, thank you!
Arewe goingfor a walk?
You really have no excuse not to get moving anymore. During the whole month of October you can walk with The Pink Walk. On our website you can register and enter how many steps you take each day during the month of October.
Pink Ribbon and all bosom buddies are encouraging you to move that little bit more every day. What are you waiting for? Sign up and take up the challenge to move a little more every day. You work on your own health and you support the organization. Every step counts!
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If you have caught the walking bug, then we have good news for you. Pink Ribbon and the walking organization Walking.be are joining forces to organize 4 walking classics together.
We welcome you alone or with a group of hiking friends at:
- The North C Walk on the Belgian coast (07/03)
- the 20km through the Sonian Forest in Brussels (08/03)
- The Longest Day in the Ardennes (20/06)
- The Grape Tour in Flemish Brabant (18/07)
Learn more about walking initiatives with walking.be
New clothes make the man/woman!
That old Roman expression (vestis virum reddit) means to say that how you present yourself, your first impression, has a great influence on how you are valued. At Pink Ribbon , we've taken that to heart and spent the past few months working hard on a new website. It's more than just a pretty look, you'll find an awful lot of substantive information and we're adding to it on a weekly basis.
The website in built around central questions you ask yourself when it comes to breast cancer. What is breast cancer? How is breast cancer detected? Can you avoid breast cancer? What treatments are there? What about after treatment? Around these topics you will find a wealth of information, testimonials and projects.
20% off the pink edition of the Greenpan
Greenpan is offering a 20% discount on a special pan set especially for Pink Ribbon . On the 2-piece and 10-piece set Padova Reserve Blush Pink get a discount with the code PINKRIBBON20
In addition, the company donates 10€ per set to Pink Ribbon. What connects us? A healthy lifestyle. Discover 10 tasty pink recipes on our website. They were developed by Lorry Deklerck, breast cancer patient and working at The Cookware Company-Greenpan.
BOEPS
Breast cancer does not disappear after 70 The risk of breast cancer does not decrease with older age. On the contrary. Nearly one in three women is at least 70 at the time of diagnosis.www.wanderboobs.be
Jingle bells🎵🎵🎵
It's quite early, but many are already quietly dreaming of the holidays. And what could be nicer than already thinking about how to decorate your Christmas tree. At the request of many supporters, the Pink Ribbon Christmas baubles are back. Beautiful glass baubles from the Belgian exclusive brand of Christmas decoration Goodwill , now on sale.
