October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, where the country rallies behind the nearly 3 million Americans who have been diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes. There are a variety of ways to get involved with the cause and raise awareness of the disease, from events to teaching yourself and your loved ones more about the disease.
Here's how you can do your part to support Breast Cancer Awareness in October.
If you know you want to support the cause but aren't sure where to start, ABC News lays out what you should do in its six-step PLEDGE. People who take the PLEDGE are encouraged to learn more about breast cancer and spread their knowledge and awareness to friends and family.
Take the PLEDGE and tell others what inspired you to do it here.
Breast cancer can -- and does -- affect your life and the lives of those around you. Strengthen your knowledge of breast cancer and its risk factors with these important facts.
Read more facts in this list compiled by the ABC News Medical Unit.
Joining an event that seeks to raise funds also raises awareness, as it helps to educate those who you interact with during the fundraising process and on race day. There are events of all sizes all around the country, but here are some of the most well-known (Click on the website for local event details).
AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer
The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
The National Breast Cancer Foundation's full month of events
In addition to donating to organizations devoted to finding a cure like the American Cancer Society, you can shop for the cause, too.
Look for the pink ribbon and you can find everything from to iPhone covers to jewelry to chocolate. There are entire lines, like the Fight Like A Girl brand, dedicated to helping breast cancer research, treatment and/or patients. Be sure to read the fine print, though, as not all pink-ribboned products go directly to the cause. ABC News recommends buying products that give to reputable organizations.
To get you started Good Morning America's Deals and Steals are bringing you these pink-themed products at a special price.
Cocoagraph organic chocolate tiles
Lulu Dharma bags (promo code GMA)
Peace Love World tops (promo code GMA, Oct. 1 only)