Breast cancer awareness efforts are underway. A celebration was recently held to kick off the season. The American Cancer Society and other foundations are involved in organizing events to raise money for the cause.

These events lead up to October, which is a significant month for the issue. The disease is a major concern, being the most common type of cancer in US women after skin cancer. Further details about the celebration and upcoming events are available from the source, including comments from organizers and information about the kick-off event, which was emceed by a meteorologist.