October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

As we enter the month of October, there is a lot to think about.  What Halloween costume are you going to wear? Trick or treat or party? How could it possibly be snowing already?  Where is my rake?

It is also important to recognize that October is breast cancer awareness month.  There have been countless people affected by this disease, and as with all things that touch a lot of lives, there are an abundance of heroes that should be recognized this month as well.  We will be adding many of these people to our Hero Gallery on the HCC site.  Take a second to navigate over there and check out these heroes.

Morgan O’ Neil -

Morgan is an eighteen year old high school senior in Connecticut.  After visiting her mother’s friend who had breast cancer, Morgan started making and selling belts and donating proceeds to The American Cancer Society.  Read More.

Shirley Brown –

Shirley was diagnosed with breast cancer thirteen years ago, and not only choose to fight the disease, but to help others get help too.  She became a team leader for a group called Women of Color Breast Cancer Survivors Project.  Her mission is to help women facing the same problem to get quality medical care.  Read More.

Nancy Brinker –

After losing her sister to cancer, Nancy created the Susan G Komen for The Cure a non-profit that is famous for their three day walks in support of finding a cure for breast cancer.  Read More.

Evelyn Lauder –

Evelyn, using the wealth and fame gained from working for Estee Lauder Cosmetic Company, raised over $18 million dollars which went towards building the Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s Cancer Centre.  Evelyn, along with Alexandra Penney, developed the now famous pink ribbon, the symbol of the Breast Cancer research Foundation.  Read More.

As you read about these Breast Cancer Heroes, please be inspired by their stories, and remember that these people were and are Real Action Heroes.  They took action.  Their actions started small and grew into something great.  They may not have started with much, but through commitment and perseverance, have created something amazing.  You could do the same.  Are you a Real Action Hero?