I yearn for fall and the accompanying autumn glory of colors. This season has been no exception, with vivid colors splashing across the horizon as dusk approaches. Amazingly vibrant red, orange and yellow leaves dance in the wind behind a bright blue sky; pink, orange and purple streaks reflect a pink kind of October, not only as the sun sets but also with Breast Cancer Awareness.

This month ribbons of pink stream our consciousness: the White House goes pink; macho athletes sport pink shoes, shirts or socks; Facebook profiles post pink bows of hope and encouragement. It's October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. "In the United States, about 1 in 8 (12%) women will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime." Unfortunately it's not limited to females; Susan G. Komen reports about 1% of all breast cancer cases occur in men with 2,240 new cases of invasive breast cancer predicted in the U.S. this year accounting for 410 breast cancer deaths.

It's time to fight, like a girl, and eradicate this scourge. I was honored, and inspired, the other Sunday when a young girl offered to make me in between matches at the Headstrong Lacrosse Tournament my very own pink rubber band bracelet to wear. Her mom said she's been looming up a storm to make and share these bracelets for her part in raising breast cancer awareness. I love her young passion to support a cause and make a difference ~ nothing like striving to knock out two horrible cancers at one time!

So, I invite you to share ~ What are you doing to get the pink on?