Breast Cancer Advice Center

Breast Cancer Awareness pins?

I bought one of those pins that say "Give Strength" and it has the Breast Cancer Awareness ribbon on it. Everytime I wear it, someone asks me if I have breast cancer or have lost someone close to me who had it. The answer is no for both, but the reason I wear it is cause I want to show my support to B.C. research. Why do people assume that I either have it or lost somebody who had it? Is that the real reason people wear those pins + should I stop wearing mine?

Public Comments

1. I have breast cancer myself and it's nice to see that people are showing support. So thank you :-)
   There are many people who don't have breast cancer who wear these pins, you are not the only one!
   
   HOWEVER, you must realize that by buying Pink Ribbon merchandise you are NOT doing anything to help breast cancer research. The money goes to activities that promote breast cancer awareness, which is a totally different issue.
   
   Please keep that in mind!
2. do not be bothered if you get asked that question/s. i am sure people are sincere when they ask. keep wearing your pin and just to what u always do and keep answering "to show my support".
   
   i also thank you for showing support.