Famous Fighters
This famous actress, humanitarian, and star of 'Maleficent' underwent a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried the BRCA1 gene mutation, sparking global awareness about genetic testing for breast cancer.
Who is Angelina Jolie?
This country was the first outside the U.S. to adopt the pink ribbon campaign on a national scale.
What is Canada?
What month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
What is October?
This reality TV star and founder of SKIMS donated proceeds from her brand’s pink collection to breast cancer research.
Who is Kim Kardashian?
What year was October officially declared National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the U.S.?
What is 1985?
This beloved Good Morning America anchor shared her breast cancer battle on air, inspiring millions to get mammograms.
Who is Robin Roberts?
This international organization marks October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month globally.
What is the World Health Organization (WHO)?
What color ribbon represents breast cancer awareness?
What is pink?
This beloved Grey’s Anatomy character’s storyline about battling breast cancer raised awareness for young women facing the disease.
Who is Izzie Stevens? (played by Katherine Heigl)
What was the first global corporation to light its building pink in honor of breast cancer awareness?
What is the Empire State Building?
This Friends alum and Dead to Me star went public with her double mastectomy journey, becoming an outspoken advocate for early detection.
Who is Christina Applegate?
This worldwide charity walk series raises millions each year for breast cancer research and support.
What is the Race for the Cure?
What is one of the most common early signs of breast cancer?
A lump in the breast or underarm
This talk show host and comedian known for her signature dance moves frequently highlights breast cancer awareness on her show.
Who is Ellen DeGeneres?
Which large organization co-founded National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1985?
The American Cancer Society
This former Destiny’s Child singer revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in 2022 and used her story to promote screening and self-checks.
Who is Kelly Rowland?
This famous tower in South America glows pink every October to raise awareness.
What is Christ the Redeemer in Brazil?
At what age do most doctors recommend women start getting regular mammograms?
Around age 40
This 2004 film starring Lindsay Lohan inspired many “On Wednesdays We Wear Pink” campaigns during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
What city hosted one of the first large-scale “Race for the Cure” events for breast cancer awareness?
What is Dallas, Texas?
This talk show legend and media mogul has long championed breast cancer awareness through her platform, interviews, and special survivor episodes.
This Asian country holds one of the largest annual “Pink Ribbon Walks” in the world, often drawing tens of thousands of participants.
What is Japan?
What percentage of breast cancer cases are linked to family history?
About 5–10%
This America’s Next Top Model host and entrepreneur created a pink-themed photo shoot in honor of breast cancer awareness.
Who is Tyra Banks?
Before pink ribbons, what color ribbon did activist Charlotte Haley originally hand out?
What is peach?