| Sure, we all see the various organizations, groups and | | | | opportunities are cost effective and efficient for |
| individuals out there who are vying for a chance to | | | | those who are operating on a budget or who want |
| find the cure for cancer, but at the end of the day, | | | | to get involved but don't have a ton of money in |
| what are you doing to try to find a cure? | | | | which to do it. |
| It is a sad fact that cancer seems to be growing to | | | | More popular with regards to raising awareness for |
| a point where it is not uncommon to know or be | | | | cancer involves fundraising events such as bake |
| someone who has been diagnosed with this disease. | | | | sales, road races, sporting events and other types of |
| And while there is much speculation as to the exact | | | | activities in which money is raised to donate towards |
| cause for cancer, there is no definitive answer as to | | | | cancer research. Churches can even play a major role |
| what the true cause is, making it even more difficult | | | | in helping families out. For example, it is not |
| to find a cure. | | | | uncommon to come across a church congregation |
| You will remember that a few years ago, Lance | | | | who has come up with a certain amount of funds to |
| Armstrong made headlines when he came up with | | | | help pay some of the medical bills, grocery expenses |
| the idea for a yellow silicone bracelet representing | | | | or other miscellaneous cost of living expenses for a |
| cancer under the guise of ‘LIVESTRONG'. | | | | family that is in need of assistance. |
| Armstrong was (and continues to be) an advocate | | | | The most common mistake that is made is assuming |
| for cancer as well as a survivor. This small token or | | | | that you cannot be of any assistance because you |
| gesture of purchasing a silicone bracelet for a couple | | | | simply cannot afford to do so. Keep in mind that |
| of bucks has now gone a long way towards helping | | | | fighting for a cure for cancer stems from raising |
| to raise awareness about cancer, cancer research | | | | awareness. Even if you don't have the funds, you |
| and the fight for a cure. | | | | can still find the time to volunteer your services to |
| Over time, other similar trends have taken place | | | | help others. Thinking of creative ways to do this can |
| alongside the yellow LIVESTRONG bracelet. In fact, | | | | and will make a significant impact on the lives of |
| there are now bracelets, jewelry and other | | | | those who are suffering from cancer. |
| opportunities to help raise awareness, and all of these | | | | |