How Companies Can Contribute to Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Introducing the Know Your Lemons at Work Program

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and many companies are looking for meaningful ways to contribute to this important cause. The Know Your Lemons Foundation is proud to introduce our new Know Your Lemons at Work Screening Challenge and Educational Program—designed to help businesses create a lasting impact by raising awareness, promoting screening, and implementing early detection for breast cancer.

The Know Your Lemons at Work program can be purchased/reimbursed using Health Improvement, Innovation, or Wellness funds from most insurers, providing this program at no cost to companies while also helping to fund the charity’s global mission. To learn more about how these costs are covered and reimbursed, reach out to your insurance account manager.

Here are 5 powerful features of our program that your company can implement to make a meaningful impact:

1. Exclusive Access to Features on the Know Your Lemons App
   When your company enrolls, employees will receive a code to unlock premium features within the Know Your Lemons app. These include personalized breast health tracking, educational tools, and a progress tracker to monitor your company’s screening and early detection goals. The app makes it easy for employees to stay on top of their breast health all year round.

2. Dandelion Toolkit for Newly Diagnosed Employees
   Support employees who receive a breast cancer diagnosis with the Dandelion Toolkit. This resource provides patients with essential guidance on what to expect, questions to ask their healthcare provider, and tools to navigate their diagnosis journey with confidence and clarity.

3. Screening Challenge Program
   Motivate your workforce to take control of their health with our Screening Challenge. Set a company-wide goal to encourage mammogram bookings and other proactive measures, and reward employees who participate. Whether it’s offering prizes, company benefits, or recognition, this challenge can create a culture of health awareness and action that builds a positive company culture.

4. Certification and Training for Workplace Educators
   Every company that completes the Know Your Lemons Challenge will receive a certification and recognition on the Know Your Lemons website. Know Your Lemons will also provide assets to display and promote your new certification and commitment to women's health at your company.

5. Discount on Educational Materials
   As part of the program, your company will receive a discount on our Know Your Lemons educational materials. These beautifully-designed resources can be used throughout the office to raise awareness, promote self-exams, and ensure employees are informed about the 12 signs of breast cancer year-round.

If just one person is diagnosed in stage 1 or 2 instead of 3 or 4, the survivorship increase is substantial. There is also a dramatic reduction in treatment costs:

By implementing the Know Your Lemons at Work program, companies can invest in improving the health of employees and their families, and can also discover savings in healthcare expenses and reduction in lost work time. Together, we can help save lives through education and early detection! 

To learn more and sign up your company for the Know Your Lemons at Work Program, visit https://www.knowyourlemons.org/atwork

Enroll today for the 2025 program and receive the remainder of 2024 at no additional cost!