Getting Kids Involved in Breast Cancer Awareness Month

We think of breast cancer as it affects women. But many children are also affected in some way by breast cancer. Maybe their mother or another relative has breast cancer. Or maybe a child’s teacher has breast cancer.

“People used to say everyone knows someone who’s had breast cancer. In the past few weeks, I’ve learned something else: Everyone has someone close to them who has had breast cancer.”
– Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Children can be involved in Breast Cancer Awareness Month in a variety of ways. And involvement in Breast Cancer Awareness Month can help in even more ways if someone close to the child has breast cancer. Kids can truly make a difference in the fight against breast cancer, and it can also help them if they feel they’re making a difference.

Here are some ways to get kids involved in Breast Cancer Awareness Month:

Talk with your children honestly about breast cancer and at a level they can understand.

Kid Friendly Resources about Breast Cancer Awareness (Photo from The Educators’ Spin On It)

This is especially important if you or someone close to your child has breast cancer. You’ll find helpful books and resources for talking with children about breast cancer at The Educators’ Spin On It.

Make a pink craft in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Pink Peppermint Playdough (Photo from Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails)

Frogs, Snails, and Puppy Dog Tails made pink peppermint playdough to sell as a fundraiser during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Karen’s Training Blog tells about creating pink pumpkins as a fundraiser. Kids could easily help with those sorts of projects.

Create a gift for someone you know with breast cancer … or for a breast cancer survivor.

I have a post called “Make a ’10 Things I Love About You’ Book {Free Printable}.” Your child could  also make a special card, photo album, or scrapbook to support someone with cancer.

Get your kids involved in a fundraising walk.

Fabulous Chitwood Ladies Team 2014

This is a fun activity for kids and an easy way for them to make a difference. My granddaughter, Zoey, is joining the Fabulous Chitwood Ladies Team on the morning of her 1st birthday when we participate in the Susan G. Komen San Diego Race for the Cure November 2. We’re participating in honor of my mom who, thanks to early detection and improved treatments, is a 5-year breast cancer survivor and considered cured.

UPDATE: You’ll find some new ideas in my post with “Breast Cancer Awareness Ideas for Adults and Kids.”

Thanks for making a difference!

Note: I have lots of word-art inspiration at the Bits of Positivity Facebook page and on Pinterest!

Background Photo at Top of Post by Lyubov Kobyakova.

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