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The Reed family believes that it is key to support our community and causes. This month is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is an annual event to increase awareness of the disease that affects so many that we care about. Many of our dealerships are working with local organizations to support local efforts. In addition, Ford also has an ongoing mission to educate and support called Ford Warriors in Pink.
Ford Motor Co. has been active in fighting against breast cancer since 1993. The Ford Warriors in Pink is dedicated to helping those touched by breast cancer, through actions that support, inspire and empower patients, survivors and co-survivors throughout their journey.
Models of Courage
Cancer is a scary thing for everyone involved, that is way Ford Warriors in Pink has the Models of Courage (MOCs) team. They’re warriors who have been touched by the disease. The MOCs help raise awareness and funds for the cause while bringing good days to those in the breast cancer community.
Meet one of the Models of Courage, Lisa Benford from Houston, Texas.
Lisa said, “I remember people saying, you’re going to be okay, I had breast cancer and you’re going to be okay…and I want to say thank you, but I don’t know what they look like, they could have been angels.”
Lisa’s story is an inspiration for many others who never expected to be the one in eight who are diagnosed with breast cancer, this life-changing battle made her a vocal breast cancer awareness advocate.
Give #moregooddays
Patients, survivors, and caregivers count on the good days to make it through the bad ones, the good days help our warriors fight! You can help give a warrior a good day by participation in creating a care package.
The #moregooddays mission gives a variety of tips, tools, and resources that you can use to create a good day for someone.
Be a Warrior
No matter how you’ve been touched by the disease, you can be a warrior. Ford Warriors in Pink invites you to explore the events, ideas, and symbolism to drive your inner warrior.
Each of the 13 symbols of the warrior are unique to their design to raise spirits, generate hope and help you find strength in the fight in ways that are meaningful to you. Do you know what your warrior symbol would be?
Visit www.warriorsinpink.ford.com to learn about local races and events, show your Ford Warrior in Pink spirit. You can meet more Models of Courage, and learn how you have the power to drive change.
Watch the Reed Factor for more events happening this month. You may also visit WarriorsInPink.Ford.com or NationalBreastCancer.org for additional information and resources.
