The White House lit up the palace with pink lights last Oct. 20, 2016, Thursday night as part of raising awareness of breast cancer.This tradition has been around since 2008, during the time of President George W. Bush.
With many lives being taken away because of this disease, President Barack Obama has declared October as the Breast Cancer Awareness month.
In a published document found in the U.S. Office of the Federal Register website, President Obama in his writing said, "Every year, too many Americans are touched by the pain and hardship caused by breast cancer-a disease. He notes that breast cancer is also one of the leading causes of cancer-related death especially among women.
In the website breastcancer.org, statistics show that an estimation of 246,660 cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S. this year. In addition, about 40,450 women are expected to die from the said disease.
The National Breast Cancer Awareness is an annual campaign that aims to encourage individuals for checkups and screenings to detect and treat the disease earlier. He encouraged all individuals to take this step. He said, "I encourage all women to find out if they are increased risk. Early detection and treatment can save lives."
President Obama's proclamation showed how his administration is committed to help raise awareness for this disease. Pink ribbons are widely displayed across the country, showing a stand in unity with breast cancer survivor, and reaffirming everyone about the government's task of further research efforts.
The campaign has spread globally as countries such as Canada, Philippines, Switzerland, Malaysia and many more have joined hands to also support the cause.
To help raise awareness and to support the campaign, you can visit the website Pink Ribbon where you can help fund further research of the disease.
