Close Menu
The Game Haus
  • Esports
    • Pokemon
    • League of Legends
    • Valorant
    • Teamfight Tactics
    • Wild Rift
    • Call of Duty
    • Overwatch 2
    • Apex Legends
    • Pokemon Unite
    • CS2
    • Fortnite
    • Fighting Games
  • Gaming
    • Game Reviews
  • Sports
    • NFL
    • College Football
    • Fantasy Football
    • NFL Draft
    • NBA
    • College Basketball
    • MLB
    • NHL
    • Soccer
    • Nascar
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • The Game Haus Team
    • Privacy Policy
  • More
    • Best iGaming Sites
    • Best VPN Sites
    • Best Browser Games
The Game Haus
  • Esports
    1. Pokemon
    2. League of Legends
    3. Valorant
    4. Teamfight Tactics
    5. Wild Rift
    6. Call of Duty
    7. Overwatch 2
    8. Apex Legends
    9. Pokemon Unite
    10. CS2
    11. Fortnite
    12. Fighting Games
    Featured
    Modern Warfare III Patch Notes

    Call of Duty Modern Warfare III Season 1 Full Patch Notes

    By Varnell (Bubba) HarrisDecember 6, 2023Updated:December 6, 202320 Mins Read
    Recent
    Modern Warfare III Patch Notes

    Call of Duty Modern Warfare III Season 1 Full Patch Notes

    December 6, 2023
    MW3 Zombies Assault Rifle Camo Challenges

    All MW3 Zombies Assault Rifle Camo Challenges

    November 30, 2023
    MW3 Prestige Rewards

    All MW3 Prestige Rewards And Challenges

    November 30, 2023
  • Gaming
    1. Game Reviews
    Featured
    Baldur's Gate 3 Microtransactions

    Does Baldurs Gate 3 Have Microtransactions?

    By Varnell (Bubba) HarrisDecember 9, 2023Updated:December 9, 20232 Mins Read
    Recent
    Baldur's Gate 3 Microtransactions

    Does Baldurs Gate 3 Have Microtransactions?

    December 9, 2023
    Baldur's Gate 3 Party Size

    What Is the Max Party Size in Baldurs Gate 3?

    December 9, 2023
    Baldur's Gate 3 Playable Races

    Baldurs Gate 3: All Playable Races & Their Abilities

    December 8, 2023
  • Sports
    1. NFL
    2. College Football
    3. Fantasy Football
    4. NFL Draft
    5. NBA
    6. College Basketball
    7. MLB
    8. NHL
    9. Soccer
    10. Nascar
    Featured
    NFL Fantasy Football Week 9 Quarterback Rankings

    Fantasy Football Week 9 Quarterback Rankings

    By Chris ThomasNovember 1, 2023Updated:November 2, 20236 Mins Read
    Recent
    Cavs Defeat Magic in Early December Matchup 

    Cavs Defeat Magic in Early December Matchup

    December 9, 2023

    What’s wrong with the USMNT? 

    December 9, 2023
    2023 68 Ventures Bowl Preview

    2023 68 Ventures Bowl Preview

    December 8, 2023
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • The Game Haus Team
    • Privacy Policy
  • More
    • Best iGaming Sites
    • Best VPN Sites
    • Best Browser Games
The Game Haus
Home»Sports»Breast Cancer Awareness: Strength in Numbers
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 12: A Rawlings pink Mother's Day game ball on the field before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 12, 2013 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Thomas Levinson/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Sports

Breast Cancer Awareness: Strength in Numbers

Greg LechBy Greg LechMay 5, 2016Updated:May 6, 20164 Mins Read

This article was inspired by my mother’s past battle and continual display of strength.  It is also dedicated to the loving memory of Tasha Muhleisen.

This weekend, Major League Baseball will celebrate Mother’s Day by having its players and coaching staff wear pink for breast cancer awareness, an action mirrored by the NFL every October.  Each year, several thoughts go through my head when I see these professional athletes and celebrities showing their support for the cause.

 

This weekend the MLB will go pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. (Photo courtesy of huffingtonpost.com)

For some people, breast cancer is reality, not just a marketing or PR campaign.  For some, it’s not about stats, campaign funding or a particular color.  It is about the human element.  People struggle with this disease. They fight it. Some die from it.  Looking at this from a certain perspective, one could easily slip into a somber and downtrodden mood.  However, there is something powerful at work here, and it very much relates to my own experience with breast cancer.

The power of this campaign is immense, as athletes have a huge influence.  When LeBron James tweets something, sports fans everywhere try to look behind the words that he wrote for the true meaning.  So when thousands of athletes deck themselves out in pink every year, people pay attention and donate en masse.

But there’s something more at work here than collecting breast cancer research funds: strength and support for patients and their families.  No one can tackle this disease without the support that these campaigns show.

I was very young when my mother was diagnosed, and I did not understand what was going on. The whole family was scared, but my mother wasn’t— or at least, she didn’t show it. At a towering 5-foot-1 (with shoes), this Italian woman is not the general picture of how strength is depicted, but she lived and breathed the strength that it takes to beat this disease.  Despite the odds, she pressed forward one day at a time, and conquered the demon.  However, she did not do it alone.  Our family was there the whole time.  We showed her support in any way that we could.  Today, I do the same whenever I see someone wearing the easily recognizable pink symbol.  I proudly tell them about my mother’s story in hopes that it provides them some solace and hope.

When I watch a football or baseball game in which the players are wearing pink, I see the same kind of support that got my mother through her battle with breast cancer. It’s more than a simple acknowledgment of the disease that drives research fundraising and convinces women to get mammograms; it’s a tangible sign that your favorite athletes and teams are declaring in a powerful voice: We are with you. Pink jerseys sell not just because of how they look, but because of the statement they make: we are with you.  You see, this is not just a money-making campaign.  Even if that is one of the biggest goals of these moves, there is a general humanitarian outcome as well.

And because we’re seeing some of the strongest men and women in the world acknowledging this disease, we’re reminded that breast cancer can touch anyone’s lives and humble anyone’s body—even professional athletes.  The same physical, mental and spiritual strength my mother displayed as she fought and won her battle against breast cancer can be seen in the determination of the athletes (and leagues) that bring attention to the disease today.

So wherever you are reading this—wherever you are in your battle—just remember to stay strong.  When I see athletes wearing pink, I cannot help but smile.  It reminds me of breast cancer’s gruesome power, but also of the awesome power of human beings. After all, if a little Italian woman can face down breast cancer and win, we can accomplish anything with the right support.

BCA Breast Cancer Awareness DeAngelo Williams LeBron James MLB Mother's Day NFL Pink

1 Comment

  1. Tim Miller on May 5, 2016 8:22 pm

    This is one of the best stories to be published on this site. It’s a great reminder of what wearing pink is really all about.

    Reply

Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Recent Stories
Shohei Ohtani Signs Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani Signs with Dodgers for Record-Breaking $700 Million

December 9, 2023
Cavs Defeat Magic in Early December Matchup 

Cavs Defeat Magic in Early December Matchup

December 9, 2023

What’s wrong with the USMNT? 

December 9, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 Microtransactions

Does Baldurs Gate 3 Have Microtransactions?

December 9, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 Party Size

What Is the Max Party Size in Baldurs Gate 3?

December 9, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 Playable Races

Baldurs Gate 3: All Playable Races & Their Abilities

December 8, 2023

The Game Haus aims to bring unbiased, factually sound opinions to audiences across a range of mediums that are not readily accessible in the day-to-day media outlets. We cover the latest news in Call of Duty, CS:GO, League of Legends, Dota 2, Fighting Games, NBA 2K, Halo, Hearthstone, Overwatch, Pokemon, Rocket League, Smite, Starcraft II, Fantasy Sports, MLS, EPL, MLB, NASCAR, NBA, NCAAB, NCAAF, NFL, NHL, and PGA.

Next to our unbiased coverage for esports and sports, have a look at our iGaming content. If you are looking for the most recommended Esports Betting Sites or Best Sports Betting Sites, look no further. We also cover the Best Sweepstakes Casinos in our free 2 play section and have a closer look at the Best DFS Sites out there. If you are looking for some real money options, check how we ranked the Best Online Casinos.

Don’t miss out on our dedicated VPN section. If you are in need of the Best VPN Services, we now got your back. No matter whether you are searching for the Best Gaming VPNs, reliable VPNs for Streaming or just looking for switching to a different Country IP via VPN, we have all the answers you need. No time to waste? Check our ExpressVPN Review or our NordVPN Review and you have the clear winners!

The Game Haus is now bringing you the best browser games to play for free. Up for a classic, then don’t hestitate to play Forge of Empires online. Fancy new browser games? No problem! We have toplists for MMO browser games, free online strategy games or browser building games. No matter if you want to play laptop browser games by yourself or the best free coop games. We got you covered!

Follow us on Social Media for updates! Sports: Facebook | Twitter Esports: Facebook | Twitter

Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube Instagram
© 2023 The Game Haus

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.