Many thanks to those who responded to my post of yesterday. I knew I couldn't possibly be the only person feeling this way. To those who hold a different point of view, that's okay. We're all entitled to our own opinion. Since this is my blog, however, my opinion really is the only one that counts. But feel free to offer some opposition if it does your soul good.
To clarify one point:
I fully support those who feel the pink ribbon, wearing/owning pink things, and contributing to the various cancer fund-raisers is a means of showing their support and solidarity for loved ones battling the disease. I also realize that for those personally touched by cancer, these things can be a source of affirmation, of confirming that they aren't struggling alone. I totally get that.
The point that I was hoping to make is that, for me, the commercialization of the disease - and the cult of guilt inflicted on anyone who doesn't buy into the movement - undermines any good the plan may have originally been set up to achieve.
Interesting that the CBC would pick today (the day after my rant) to air a piece about the financial crises so many cancer patients and their families face. If you missed it, check it out here:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/11/01/mb-cancer-report-hardships-winnipeg.html
When you're done, scroll to the bottom of the page and read some of the comments left by other readers. More thoughts to ponder.
And here's a little tidbit of info collected back in the summer re where much of Canadian Cancer Society donations are going:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/11/01/mb-cancer-report-hardships-winnipeg.html
'Nough said. It's a new month. On to other things.
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