Pink Night....Cancer Awareness

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Originally Posted by BillyMac

Our checks are written out to the American Cancer Society. They are not earmarked for just breast cancer research, and treatment, but for treatment of all cancers. It's IAABO officials versus cancer, not IAABO officials versus breast cancer.

My father died from leukemia, and every time I wear my pink whistle, and write out my annual check, I think of him.

And, today, at work, I contributed to a colleague's children who are both participating in Jump Rope Marathon Fundraiser for The American Heart Association.

And I annually donate to a neighbor who collects for Autism Spectrum Research.

And I annually donate to another neighbor, and another colleague, for the March of Dimes. My daughter, who was born at less than two pounds, is now in medical school.

Now, how sad is that?

What you do is not sad...it is commendable. However, you said "We..." when pointing out the 25% contribution. It is sad that others are forced to contribute to a particular cause. Yes...I said forced. I would be willing to bet if any official refused to use the pink whistle or give the amount they would be hard pressed to get games.

You cannot force someone to be charitable. If I HAVE to give some group money it is not charity.

Besides, my point was that everyone bends over backwards to "support" breast cancer awareness (pink is their color) but ignores many diseases that are far more fatal. In my opinion they are just being politically correct.

Take the NFL for example. You may be shocked to know that very little goes to cancer research from their pink October. Imagine the good that could be done in research if the NFL simply added up how much was spent league wide on pink towels, gloves, shoes, tape, patches, goal post pads, shirts, hats, uniforms (for the pink trim), etc. and simply donated half the money.

ETA...From SI; The league uses the color on its jerseys and other apparel in an effort to raise money for breast cancer research, but according to the report, the breakdown of how the money from sales of the apparel gets distributed is as follows: 50 percent to the retailer; 37.5 percent to the manufacturer; 8.1 percent to the American Cancer Society for research; 3.24 percent to the administration at the Society; and 1.25 percent to the NFL.