5 Mark your calendar

We love celebrating Thanksgiving and Halloween, but let’s not forget that October is also Breast Cancer Awareness month. Whether you’re spreading the word, making a donation, celebrating a changemaker in your community or participating in an event, there is a charitable initiative that could use your support.

• The Canadian Cancer Society helps fund breast cancer research and provides the largest cancer support system in the country. The Run for the Cure has grown into Canada’s biggest single-day volunteer-led fundraising event dedicated to breast cancer awareness, education and research. cancer.ca

• Breast Cancer Awareness Month is also a World Health Organization initiative that takes place in countries around the world to increase awareness and support for early detection, treatment and palliative care for breast cancer patients. who.int