Do we really need more pink?
What health conditions or causes are being being overlooked thanks to the breast cancer awareness wave?
We've hit the point of diminishing returns for breast cancer awareness. One more dollar or pink ribbon for awareness will simply NOT make a difference at this point. The airwaves are saturated. Breast Cancer groups fight over awareness, screening, and treatment options, all while other diseases quietly march on, claiming more lives.
There's too much pink.
With the lack of funds for other diseases and conditions, and the lack of a marketing machine that accompanies everything in the breast cancer space, how do others rise above and get their messages out to the general public? What disease or conditions are suffering from the lack of attention and support?
For the month of October - I challenge you to post about a rarely discussed health condition.
Need some examples? Let's talk about:
Better yet, visit the National Organization for Rare Disorders and select a rare disease to learn about and share that information with a friend. Are you up for the challenge? Leave me a comment!
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