Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure.

Nearly a quarter of a million women and men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year with nearly 40,000 ending in death. Breast cancer not only affects the lives of those diagnosed, but the lives of those that surround them as well.

We women love our breasts and know you men love them too! Help us save them and the lives that go with them!! Check out these organizations for more information and to find out how you can help:

Save the Ta-tas – Save the Ta-tas commits 5% of every sale to the Save the ta-tas® Foundation. This includes any product sold on savethetatas.com, at any of their authorized retailers and all of their licensed goods. Many of their authorized retailers participate in their Donation Matching program, doubling the donation given.

Y-ME – Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization has been a trusted resource for 30 years and has helped thousands find the information they need to make educated decisions. From articles to the knowledge of counselors on the 24/7 Hotline, Y-ME keeps you informed. No matter what the breast cancer topic is, Y-ME provides information you can trust, with a survivor’s touch.

Susan G Komen – Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested more than $1.9 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, they’re working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures.

Breast Cancer Research Foundation – Their mission is to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime by providing critical funding for innovative clinical and translational research at leading medical centers worldwide, and increasing public awareness about good breast health. Currently, over 90 cents of every dollar donated goes to research and awareness programs.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer – LBBC was founded in 1991 by radiation oncologist Marisa C. Weiss, MD, in response to a woman’s need for breast cancer-related information, connection and support after completing treatment. Their mission is to empower all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life.