BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WEEK!!!!!!!

I was stuck watching football all day yesterday (Sunday 09, 2011) as my boyfriend guzzled down his beer and grubbed on some chips. I wasn't trying to watch the Packers beat the Falcons but had no choice since the remote control was dominated by my boyfriend. As I watched the game I saw many of the players on both teams wearing various pieces of PINK. Pink flags, pink headbands, pink cleats, and even pink water bottles flashed on the t.v. screen. I wondered by and then the announcer mention Breast Cancer Awareness Week and my heart felt a little tug. My grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 and had to have her breast removed. It was a scary experience in my life and something I never expected. I also had my uncle past away for cancer as well. The cause was very important to me and when I saw the players wearing pink, I couldn't help but feel proud. These players don't have to support the cause nor do they have to represent the colors, but they did, and they did with pride. I felt more of a connection and pride watching this game, than I did watching any other. I felt like my Grandmother was being commended for her bravery and those that are fighting were being told that they weren't alone. It was a thought provoking experience because the cause was something that has affected my life tremendously. I wanted to say thanks for the support to all those athletes and tell them how their actions have not only given strength to many but made so many aware of this disease. In light of all the pink on my t.v. screen I told my boyfriend about my grandmother and uncle for the first time. He never knew cancer had affected my family and family members. It gave me a chance to tell him my story and make him aware of the cause. At the end of the day, I passed the message along, the only difference, I told one person, while those amazing athletes told the world.