"Honey got some boobies like wow, oh wow"

It is officially October, making it officially Breast Cancer Awareness month.Obviously, it's a cause very close to my heart. Six women a day are diagnosed with Breast Cancer in New Zealand alone. The only country who has more than that is America. To help promote Breast Cancer awareness, I am going to change things up a bit this month. I will be doing at least one competition give away and a few other bits and boobs bobs, to get you all in the spirit.



If that and my title heading doesn't give it away, today I am counting down the Top Five ways you can make a difference to the Breast Cancer statistics in New Zealand.



5. Buy Pink! Regardless of whether you like the colour or not, buying products that support the NZBCF makes a world of difference. Every cent counts towards supplying resources, further research and to the support of the foundation, so they can raise even more funds. There are fantastic products out there in all shapes and forms, from the cheap and cheerful Bic Lady Razors all the way up to a Ralph Lauren T-shirt. If you have to buy something like razors, or deodorant, you may as well do your bit, and buy pink! Look out for great products in stores, or shop online here. 



4. Be generous. Next Friday collectors will be out on your streets and at your shopping malls. These people are volunteering their time, whether it be a beautiful sunny day or pouring with rain. Again every cent counts, if you can spare the change, please do. If you can't get out or don't see a collector, click here to find out other ways to donate or donate online.



3. Know your boobies! Being breast aware is one of the top three priorities on the NZBCF list of 'what you need to know'. Being breast aware, along with having a chat with your family doctor, are very important elements in early detection.




2. Regular Mammograms. This is priority one according to the NZBCF. Women aged 40 -49 need to have a mammogram every year and every two years from age 50 and onwards. Free mammograms are available to women aged between 45 - 69. Also if you have a history of breast cancer in your family, please talk to your family doctor about Free Diagnostic mammograms.




1. Spread the word! This is important! Of course your own breast health is more important to you, but how hard is it to ask your Aunt, Sister, Mother or Friend if they have had a mammogram or if they've been doing their monthly self breast checks?

If you have teenage daughters, explain to them the importance of being breast aware. The more awareness we raise, perhaps the closer we can get to lowering that six women a day statistic.