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Breast cancer really is a huge challenge which brings with it far reaching consequences and implications. The issues and problems that show themselves in the context of the breast cancer journey can be far reaching. The fear and tension associated with coping can cause psychological and emotional damage both for actual patient, her spouse as well as her extended family. Close friends as well as workmates often find things change dramatically and this can often be hard to adapt to.

Breast cancer is definitely getting much more prevalent - there must scarcely exist a household within the United states or even United kingdom that has missed been affected by cancer in some manner. And in men too the number of cases of breast cancer goes on consistently rising. It’s not only women. We learned just recently of a couple in Birmingham, United kingdom when both husband and wife were found to have cancer of the breast.

Around the world too there are countless organizations and charitable bodies who have the goal of raising money to support breast cancer research. Every year they bring in millions of dollars in cash and pour it steadily towards the doctors and hospitals who specialize in cancer care. Some of them work on a purely local basis, others function on a national scale or beyond. All of them need large amounts of income to maintain their role and are always striving for new ways to keep the funding levels high and growing. They seem to constantly seek innovative ways to raise the capital required.

Susan G Komen was a breast cancer sufferer who formed what was to begin with a small scale fund raising project. It has now grown to become one of the biggest and most important medical charities in the world. The Komen foundation is probably best known for their races that they organize in every major city in the USA and in other countries too. Race For Life in the UK is a similar concept.

The Komen races cover a wide range of challenges and distances - from short fun runs to the longest ultra marathon. You can choose the one that suits you best. The main thing is that you get yourself out there and take part. These events earn the charity millions of dollars annually and bring great attention and media interest too. The celebrities who take part bring the media circus with them - and everyone benefits.

Can’t manage a run? No problem - just walk instead. Komen and other charities also offer long distance and short distance sponsored walks and often many thousands of people take part. One of these walks in the United Kingdom is takes place in the dark of the night and is called the Moon Walk. Those who take part - both women and men - wear extravagant brightly colored and decorated bras.

Individuals generate cash for breast cancer both separately as well as within teams. You may merely donate funds in your area or even get involved with a fund raising event and convince all your own pals to sponsor you. The most important thing is that you go ahead and do it.

Please contribute to breast cancer fund raising if you can. You could be making an enormous difference to peoples lives.

Marjory Cameron is one of life’s Breast Cancer Survivors. She has shared her own experiences and supported thousands of women on issues like choosing a mastectomy bra and other similar topics