Did you know

The original “Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon” (B.C.A.R.) was peach.

It was created by a woman named Charlotte Haley as a grassroots call to action for prevention and greater accountability.

But…Charlotte’s peach ribbon got hijacked. The story is featured in the 2 minute trailer of the documentary Pink Ribbons, Inc.

“If people actually knew what was happening, they would be really pissed off.” – Barbara Brenner, former Breast Cancer Action Executive Director

Read more about Charlotte Haley’s intent of the peach ribbon:

History of the Pink Ribbon

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