From the beginning, the pink ribbon connoting breast cancer awareness has been embroiled in controversy. Today, some members of the movement wear it proudly, giving thanks for both the symbol and its attendant charity-dollar largesse. read more
Despite one obvious answer being that pink is a symbolically feminine color and therefore, it makes perfect sense to associate it with a disease that majorly affects women, there is a lot of controversy surrounding the origin of the pink color for the breast cancer awareness ribbons. read more
The global awareness that has been raised through the pink ribbon has helped increase early detection of breast cancer, make women more aware of the importance of doing regular breast self-examinations, and increase funds directed toward finding a cure. read more