Changing Colors and Changing Lives
Posted October 19th, 2007 by Neha
I’m used to pink products piled on shelves for the month of October, but I was pleasantly surprised when I watched bloggers turn pink for this month. The face of many of my favorite blogs changed their look in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Though changing colors and placing a pink ribbon on your facebook page may not necessarily generate funds it does peak people’s curiosity, inspire people to learn more and prompt some to take action.
For the bloggers who are already pink, they have adopted their own means of supporting causes. Recently as I was scouring The Budget Fashionista for some fabulous fashion tips, I realized Kathryn and Angela were doing their part by contributing a $1 toward the Breast Cancer Awareness fund for every comment readers left on their posts.
Since breast cancer has touched the lives of many, it has garnered significant support. However, we all support causes that we feel passionately about, whether they are on a large or small scale. I’m an avid reader of Beth Kanter’s blog which documents how non profits can implement social media. Beth just launched a personal campaign for a Cambodian student she cultivated a relationship with. Her fundraising efforts have gotten the support of people Beth has never met, but have learned about the cause through twitter feeds, facebook and other bloggers. I learned about her fundraising efforts as I noticed that in place of her daily musings were thank you blog notes to contributors to her campaign. Each of these generous contributions are going to help make a difference in Leng Sopharth’s life.
Today, I posted a little note on TBF and made a contribution to Beth’s Sharing Foundation. Whether they are making a difference in one life or a million, these women and bloggers have my support.
