How to get Involved in Raising Awareness
You know that an estimated 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. You know that early detection is key to successful treatment, and you know that "Know Your Lemons" has helped save lives around the world with empowering education about early detection.
"What's next?" You might be wondering...
There are a number of ways to get involved in raising awareness for early detection of breast cancer, but we want you to know this: People who are passionate about saving lives through powerful education are our marketing budget. In 2017, our 12 signs of breast cancer image went viral on facebook because one woman shared it along with her breast cancer journey, and it created a domino effect of sharing!
The 12 signs of breast cancer image was created by Corrine Ellsworth Beaumont, founder of the Know Your Lemons Foundation and designer of the campaign, after her family history of breast cancer inspired her to make a difference in the lives of women everywhere.
Getting involved in raising awareness for early detection of breast cancer with Know Your Lemons is easy and can have a significant impact. Here are some ways to get started:
Share Know Your Lemons on social media: One of the easiest ways to raise awareness about breast cancer is by sharing Know Your Lemons posts on your social media accounts. You can share the image along with a message encouraging your followers to learn about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Be sure to follow our accounts on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Pinterest.
Host a fundraiser: Hosting a fundraiser is a great way to raise money while also raising awareness about the importance of early detection. Whether it's a fundraising event like a 0.5k fun run, a lemon-aid party with friends, or simply a fundraiser on social media, we have created resources and guides to help you in your fundraising prospects.
Organize a community event: You can organize a community event to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. This could be anything from a walk or run to a health fair or educational seminar. Use the Know Your Lemons health fair package to help educate attendees.
Volunteer: There are many reasons people volunteer to become a “Lemonista.” Maybe you have experienced breast cancer, or it's had an impact on your family, or you feel passionate about women’s health. No matter your experience, we provide you with all the tools, training, and resources you will need to lead engaging breast health discussions in your community or online and empower women with confidence and knowledge for early detection.
Distribute educational materials: You can purchase educational materials and distribute them in your community. You can distribute flyers for our Bahamas Sweepstakes, in which the money raised will go towards a mammogram machine in the Bahamas as well as early detection programs around the world.
Donate: Right now is the perfect time to donate. Those who donate $5 from now till May 20th can have the opportunity to go on a 4 day 3 night stay at the Atlantis Bahamas Resort for 2 with roundtrip air fare and activities included! Visit this link for more details: www.knowyourlemons.org/bahamas
The ways to get involved and raise awareness are innumerable because everyone can raise awareness in their own unique ways. Visit this site to find more ways to raise awareness.
Breast cancer is a disease that affects women of all ages and backgrounds, and early detection is critical for successful treatment. By getting involved in raising awareness for early detection of breast cancer with Know Your Lemons, you can help empower women to take charge of their health and potentially save lives.
