"Breast cancer is not just a disease that strikes at women. It strikes at the very heart of who we are as women: how others perceive us, how we perceive ourselves, how we live, work and raise our families-or whether we do these things at all. "

-Debbie Wasserman Schultz

1 in 8 Women will develop Breast Cancer

My Aunt Marcia was diagnosed with Breast Cancer when I was in middle school. At that time my cousins (herkids) and I didn't really know the severity of cancer. About 1 in 8 women will develop Breast Cancer according to BreastCancer.Org. This statistic keeps growing - haunting all of us. Thankfully, my Aunt beat Breast Cancer (YAY!) and has been cancer-free for 7 years!

Spreading the Breast Cancer Awareness Love

One of the coolest aspects of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is how many people and organizations get involved with spreading the love. The NFL Football Players have revamped their uniforms this month. I'm sure you've noticed the boys rocking the color Pink from their cleats and socks to their gloves. Also, the American Cancer Society Twitter page announced yesterday that they will donate 10 cents for every NFL Ticket sold in October via Ticketmaster. 

A new social network called MyBCTeam was launched last month aiming to connect Breast Cancer survivors and recently diagnosed women. Here, ladies can share ideas, tips, and show one another love during this tough time. Even though 1 out of 8 women are diagnosed with Breast Cancer, according to MyBCTeam these women still feel alone and overwhelmed by the news. Mary Ray, co-founder of MyBCTeam, said in a statement, "MyBCTeam provides a safe and welcoming environment where women can share their personal stories and daily ups and downs during and after treatment."

Feel Your Boobies®

Well, are you doing it? The founder of Feel Your Boobies® found a lump by randomly ‘feeling her boobies' and thanks to that Leigh Hurst started a movement when she founded this non-profit organization back in 2004. Earlier this year the women behind Feel Your Boobies® partnered up with GoGorilla Media in NYC and flash-mobbed Union Square with A LOT of bras.

Spreading Breast Cancer Awareness is easy via social media. Upload an image with the infamous Pink Ribbon or like one of the many Facebook pages promoting Breast Cancer Awareness. Donate to a foundation such as the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. Here are five other ways you can help fight Breast Cancer with the help of the Avon Foundation. How are you helping spread the word of Breast Cancer Awareness?