As.com Breast Cancer Month: Events, Key Dates, Charities

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Every October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an international health campaign organized by leading breast cancer charities to raise awareness of the disease, as well as raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure.

Breast Cancer Month: Events, Key Dates, Charities

During breast cancer awareness month there are some specific dates to raise awareness about this disease. October 9 is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, October 13 is recognized as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, and October 15 is National Mammography Day.

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On October 5, 6 and 7, the Breast Cancer Resource Center of Santa Barbara (BCRC) will host a series of virtual webinars covering a variety of breast cancer educational topics.

On October 13, Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, more than 200 landmarks around the world will be illuminated in green, teal and pink. You can follow the #LightUpMBC Live virtual broadcast starting at 8:30 pm ET on LiveXLive, METAvivor.org and METAvivor Facebook Live.

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The Pink Agenda virtual gala will be held on October 7 in association with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and Giuliana Rancic's breast cancer survivor and television personality.

Throughout the month of October, the American Cancer Society will host fundraising walks as part of its 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer' campaign.

Charities you can donate to

Evelyn Lauder, a breast cancer survivor and senior corporate vice president of The Estee Lauder Companies, founded the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) to help fund research and raise public awareness. You can donate to BRCF online, by mail or by phone.

This Dallas-based organization allocates its funds to breast cancer research, detection, treatment and education. You can donate to the Susan G. Komen Foundation online or bid on their eBay items.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC)'s primary mission is to provide information and support to women with breast cancer after completing their treatment. You can donate to LBBC online or by mail.

This Texas-based charity helps women affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support. You can donate to NBCF online or by mail.

METAvivor is a nonprofit organization dedicated to research to improve the lives of women with metastatic breast cancer, which is still considered incurable. You can donate to METAvivor with a one-time cash donation or by setting up a recurring monthly donation with a credit card.

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