Scrap Pink events were held all across the nation in the past week to raise funds to support breast cancer research. The event brings awareness to the public that people fighting cancer still need support and highlights the fact that specialists are still searching for a cure. The money raised will go to the Susan G. Komen Program for research. Susan G. Komen for the Cure, whose mission is "to end breast cancer forever," sustains breast cancer survivors and tries to increase public understanding of the disease.

Every year, Scrap Pink events honor breast cancer survivors for their strength and courage and raise awareness and money for breast cancer research, screening, education and treatment programs.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was founded by Nancy Briker in 1982, in her sister’s (Susan Komen) memory. Susan Komen suffered from cancer and died three years after being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 33. Nancy Brinker, kept a promise to her sister to try to find a way to speed up breast cancer research. Last year, when the foundation celebrated the 25th anniversary of the organization, the name was changed to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Early detection and regularly screening are the best ways for women to lower their risk of dying from breast cancer. If breast cancer is detected early, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer exceeds 90%. The most common screening methods are self and clinical breast exams, x-ray mammography, and breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 180,000 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year alone.