Comments on: The Whole Pink Thing

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:24:55 +0000

Yes, some have to make a profit off of anything. I do just hope that if they say they are going to donate some of it to the cause then it is happening…naive…perhaps…

I am a 5 year survivor..when I was diagnosed…I was the first in my family to hear the “C” word.

Pink has always been my favorite color and when I do see something pink it does help me to feel better. I have crocheted lots of things with the pink ribbon. I can also understand those that didn’t like pink in the first place.

I hope overall the pink ribbon has profited for the cause.

My brother in-law has esophogeal (sp) cancer and has had since last March…he is on his last round of Chemo and then he is on his own…there is nothing else they can do for him and they say it is inoperable…Neil…do think of him.

Thanks,
Kathy

By: Charlotte Prescott

Charlotte Prescott — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:02:08 +0000

I’m glad to see this topic (ok, I’m a bit late this year). I was always not enthralled with the whole October Pink marketing blitz.

Now that I have breast cancer, my attitude has changed to:

“How dare you exploit my personal tragedy for corporate profit?”

Not that I’m opinionated or anything….;)

By: Mardi Hamilton

Mardi Hamilton — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:44:52 +0000

Hello, I have Ovarian Cancer Stage 4. The chemo I get is for breast cancer so I am thankful for the money put into research it helped me too. I am in remission I also pray for all of us that have cancer. thank you all for any Donations and help you give to cancer patients. PS my husband has Leukemia
Mardi

By: Jenn Thorson

Jenn Thorson — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:10:34 +0000

Glad you shared your perspective, Cindy. There’s been so much pink out there, I actually wasn’t even thinking of the NFL clothes, etc., as being in support of cancer– it never even occurred to me. Which makes me wonder if the messaging isn’t getting diffused by its popularity.

That said, cancer survivors may feel some unity in having a recognizable symbol of their challenges. It’s hard to know what’s exploitation and what’s awareness these days, isn’t it?
.-= Jenn Thorson´s last blog ..Treasure Box Wednesday: Heavenly Finds =-.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:21:03 +0000

@TT:
Yes we do need to be choosy and support bona fide charities that are helping fight the disease and helping its victims. It’s important to watch out for those pink washers and not lose sight of the real cause – fighting breast cancer. Thanks TT for stopping by and taking the time to comment on this very important issue.

By: timethief

timethief — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:56:33 +0000

This is a very important post with valid observations. It’s not the first time I have heard of these commercial “arrangements”. Thanks for shining a light into the pinkness for us, your readers.
.-= timethief´s last blog ..Take a long, slow, deep breath… Expand and express your… =-.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:40:28 +0000

Julia:
Thank you for listening to my side of this whole pink issue. I am sorry to hear how cancer has touched your family and taken loved ones from you. It truly is a terrible beast. We can only hope and prayer that one day a cure can be found.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:36:15 +0000

Shirley,

Thank you so much for your opinion on this pink breast cancer topic. If commercialization leads to greater funding then I am all for it. We must remember though to be sensitive about the pink overload as many people are struggling with this cancer beast .

By: Midwest Mom

Midwest Mom — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:59:11 +0000

Cindy, Thanks for sharing this view. I’m so glad I’m not alone in this. When I see pink vacuums and water bottles and sneakers and, and, and… I wonder whether the symbol is now completely devoid of meaning.

Our family has been touched by breast cancer and we have lost two courageous women while two others are survivors. So, I want it to mean something — desperately.

- Julia
.-= Midwest Mom´s last blog ..Love and Marriage =-.

By: Shirley

Shirley — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:28:53 +0000

Being an activist blogger I appreciate commercialism in certain things. When I was in high school nothing was “pink.” A teacher that was so great at getting me interested in Spanish passed away. Breast cancer took her. Her mammogram came too late.

A few years later, my next door neighbor began to fight it and she lost her battle. Because she was in poverty that mammogram again, came too late.

I hope the commercialization leads to greater funding and care of not just those with insurance, but those without as well.
.-= Shirley´s last blog ..My Habitat Home: Living In A Green House =-.