September has come to an end. There isn’t any denying fall is here, which means it’s time for hot cider, cardigans, sweaters, Hocus Pocus marathons, and scary movies. But more so the month of October and the holidays that are happening. October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” It’s an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Community Health of Central Washington stated the reason we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month is that “we’re trying to get as many people as possible involved in the awareness and the funds to help and support life-saving research and life-changing support. Cancer awareness is the key to early detection and better health-seeking lifestyle behavior.” Cancer is quite common, but awareness is yet poor among the general population. How did National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Originate in October? National Breast Cancer Awareness Month dates back to October 1985. It’s because that’s when the first organized movement to bring attention to the dangers of awareness occurred in the United States. Susan G. Komen Foundation is well known for its race events such as ”Run for the Cure.”  More Than Pink Walk events and the Komen 3-Day walk take place throughout October across the country and help raise money and bring awareness to breast cancer. Breast Cancer awareness month started in 1985 as previously stated. The partnership is between the American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical division of Imperial  Chemical Industries. Betty Ford is one of the stronger survivors of breast cancer. She started it all when she kicked off a week-long event. During October such strong survivors of breast cancer and those who have or had breast cancer celebrated and were encouraged to share their stories. The month of October is a way to let survivors tell their stories. And for all Americans to take the time and acknowledge those men and women whose lives have been affected. So let’s take the time and focus on what the month is more about than just Halloween, candy, cider, cardigans, sweaters, and movies.