If you’ve noticed more pink than usual on the Lydia’s Uniforms’ homepage lately, it’s because October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a month devoted to increasing awareness, sharing information and providing access to screening services. One way to show your support and recognition this month is by adding a little pink to your day. This tradition started in 1992 when Evelyn Lauder and Alexandra Penney launched the pink ribbon campaign. The idea took off and has evolved from pink ribbons to pink clothing and more. Even buildings are going pink in order to raise awareness. Pink lights shine on building and monuments (including the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Sydney Opera House and Saks Fifth Avenue in Time Square) in more than 40 countries each year in an effort to raise awareness.

One popular program that’s all about wearing pink is Passionately Pink for the Cure. Businesses or organizations can pick a day for everyone to wear pink and donate to the cause. You can visit this website to learn more about it.

So even if pink isn’t your color, add a little bit of it to your wardrobe this month to show your support. And if you want to go all out, participate in Passionately Pink for the Cure. Get your friends together and wear all pink for a weekend outing or get your co-workers to take part and wear pink scrubs for a day. Even small accessories like pink ribbons can make a statement. So go ahead; put on your pink!

And if you do want to bring your pink to work with you, here are a few ideas for pink medical uniforms:


Left to right: L.A. Rose Kimono Top in Hot Pink, Cherokee Authentic
Workwear Unisex Top in Pink Blush, Landau Snap Front V-neck Top
in Cherry Blossom
             

If you’re wearing pink or doing anything else to take part in Breast Cancer Awareness Month send me your stories and/or pictures and I’ll share them on the blog. I want to see how you’re making a difference this month