go red for women

there are millions of those yellow livestrong wristbands out there and I think it is such a great cause to raise awareness. I was annoyed however because I wanted there to be something big like that which I could support regarging stroke awareness. Turns out there is something out there from the American Heart Association. Did you know that cardiovascular disease, including stroke, claims more women’s lives than the next seven causes of death combined — nearly 500,000 a year, nearly twice as many as all forms of cancer? Until my mom, I had never known or heard of anone knowing someone who had passed away due to a stroke. It is scary to think that one can believe they are living a normal life and then have something so horrific happen. Now I know it has turned into something cliche now but I went ahead and purchased some wristbands - they are red with the logo "go red for women". I had purchased 10 items thinking I might hand some out to anyone interested. Turns out my 10 items equalled FIFTY wristbands!!! I swear the website never mentioned 1 item had 5 bracelets!!! anyway - don't be surprised if I come storming down your door trying to give you one:)

So here is my one qualm with the bands - there are a bajilion causes of death and things to worry about in life. Overall we all need to just be healthy and take care of ourselved right? - so wristbands are not really needed to raise awareness about a specific cause since overall we should just all be concerned about wellness. But still - I will support this cause since it is a big deal to me now...and yes I will wear my bracelet with pride:)