“Fight Like A Girl”… For Your Friend, Family Member, Or Cause
What causes do you support? If you’ve ever received a diagnosis then you’ve likely had this passion chosen for you. Maybe a friend calls needing support after getting news from her doctor that she has breast cancer. I know how difficult it is to remain strong when a big part of you feels scared about what this means and if, as the words leave your mouth… everything really will be okay.
Let’s face it, most of us have had that annual visit to the OBGYN where maybe there were abnormal cells on your PAP test or maybe your OB felt a lump that turned out to be nothing more than 2 weeks of worrying, only to be told that you have fibrocystic breasts (along with nearly half of the female population, by the way). So, we’ve all thought “What will I do?…” even if it was just for a moment and while we will never be able to understand the reality someone faces when they hear the words we haven’t had to, as friends (family, communities, etc.), it only seems right to come together and make that reality one we wouldn’t be afraid to face ourselves.
In comes Signify Pink, a company that creates branded clothing and accessories with in-house screen-printing and embroidery services “to help women connect with the causes that matter most.”
Their “Fight Like A Girl” line was started when a mammography nurse in Iowa named Mary was diagnosed with breast cancer. Knowing how expensive treatment would be, Mary’s co-workers came together to support their friend. They contacted Signify Pink to design a t-shirt that could be sold to help out with their friend’s medical expenses. Combining t-shirt sales and a chili supper, Mary’s co-workers raised more than $20,000.
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When they reached the $20,000 mark Mary said, “That’s all I need. Keep going with the shirts. But share the wealth.” Mary is now cancer free. And the shirts continue to do good.
So I ask the question again: What causes do you support? I think the “Fight Like A Girl” brand is a great way to support a fellow Belle in need because breast cancer is something that has touched all of us in some way. As a matter of fact, 1 in every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. We don’t have a choice BUT to make it a cause we support. Even the best insurance doesn’t cover everything. Co-pays, transportation, prescriptions and tests add up so quickly and those are just the basics. Heaven forbid you factor in retail therapy or emotional eating, (which of course accumulates in the form of pounds but adds up nonetheless.) I think now more than ever, we have an opportunity to strengthen communities by supporting each other in difficult times and helping our friends by rallying together in support when life presents the unexpected. The good you do for others, will come back to you in ways you’d never imagine!
You can purchase the “Fight Like A Girl” merchandise online and get more information on their website at Signify Pink. They have t-shirts, hoodies, totes, note cards, and tons of other items that are super cute! I wear my t-shirt all the time and I get compliments everywhere I go (and let’s be honest, when is the last time someone complimented you on a t-shirt???)
If you’re interested in raising funds for your friend/family member/or cause, contact Glenda Elliott at (515) 577-0780 or at glenda.elliott@sigler.com.
