Men who Have Stepped up to the Plate in the Battle Against Breast Cancer

Every place you go, you are bound to see pink! Pink mixers, toasters, bumper stickers, shirts, sweaters, pins, shoes and bracelets are among the latest contributors to the National Breast Cancer Awareness project. For the first time in 20 years, pink has even made it's return to the men's fashion line. Great men from all over the world have decided to take the plunge and help raise breast cancer awareness. Whether it is a subtle shade of pink or bright pink shirt, you are sure to see men in pink! Some men may accent a tan blazer with a light pink button down shirt, whiles others may prefer a pink striped tie for the occasion. Celebrities, such as Larry King, have been spotted in pink suspenders. Whatever shade of pink or article of clothing you choose, you are sure to be recognized.

The National Breast Cancer Foundation has done of fabulous job of increasing breast cancer awareness, and is well known for it's Pink Ribbon Campaign. Over the years the color pink has been tied to breast cancer awareness and has became nearly as recognized as the Nike swish. This year alone more than 211,000 woman in the country will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and 43,000 of them will die. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women, age 40 to 55. If it is detected early, 96% of these woman will live. The color pink, and the men who wear it could make a difference!

Many artists, such as Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, and George Strait have donated autographed guitars, clothing and many other items to help support the National Breast Cancer Awareness auction. Jeff Foxworthy was even onboard to host this event. Over the years hundreds of men have donated time and money to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Other musicians and bands such as, Jon Bon Jovi, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, Randy Travis, Billy Ray Cyrus, George Jones, Brooks & Dunn, Clint Black, Kenny Rogers and Alabama have been highly recognized for there charitable contributions year after year.

The Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Foundation has established a way to feature these men, by raising breast cancer awareness 12 months a year. The annual "Men in Pink" Calendar features gorgeous men in pink each month. These men are proud to honor women that have been impacted by this horrible disease. 100% of the funds for this calendar go the Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Foundation.

There is even a Men Against Breast Cancer Foundation (MABC). The foundations slogan "Caring about the Woman we love," says it all! This men in pink organization, was founded back in 1992 by a man who nearly lost his mother to breast cancer. Her strength and courage empowered him to establish MABC. His website offers a wealth of information on breast cancer awareness and coping. The MABC website even offers a "find a friend link." The service very user friendly and will match the victim with a friend who has also experienced breast cancer.

Athletes from all over the country have even been spotted in pink! These courageous men have even joined in on the fight against breast cancer. The NHL alone, raised more then $100,000, when more then 10,000 pink hockey sticks were used during a televised game. On Mothers Day 2006, Major League Baseball also raised thousands of dollars when 15 major league baseball parks contributed to the cause by using pink baseball bats! After each game the players signed the bats and they were auctioned off. All proceeds went to the Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Weather they wear it in their heart or on there sleeve, men from all over the world are wearing pink in the fight against breast cancer.