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Sorry...correction.

The military exchange source is NEX, not AAFES. https://www.mynavyexchange.com/susan...-pink/10426971

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Originally Posted by Flightcap (Post 2223677)

Every bit helps is true. Here's an honest question that we couldn't figure out a couple of trips ago: is there really anyone who isn't aware of breast cancer these days? Does the abstract "awareness" really accomplish anything meaningful towards actually solving the problem? Or would the money spent on all the pink articles of clothing be better spent in a research lab?

Disclaimer: I've had a cousin and an aunt die of breast cancer and another aunt fight it. My wife is at risk due to family history. So, no insensitivity here, just honest curiosity.

I think at this point awareness has a double meaning. The meaning you point out with trying to get women tested for breast cancer, but also a secondary meaning. The secondary being, there are a lot of women and men across the world that have suffered through this cancer and this month helps to bring awareness to their fight. I wear a pink tie to show support for those that have gone through or are going through this fight. Many struggle with self worth during and after their fight, and I want them to be aware that they are cared for and loved. Yes giving a bunch of money to a research lab would be helpful, but sometimes if you can't visibly see support you think you are alone.

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Originally Posted by Happyflyer (Post 2223725)

When you say 100% you mean "100%" or 100%.
If the tie cost $10 they give it to charity and you a tie? Who paid for the tie?
Tie cost $10 they give $1 dollar to charity and pay tie vendor $9 so they "give" 100% of "margins" to charity?

This is my main issue with this situation. I'm all for charity but I don't trust them not to make a profit from it.

I never want to over pay for my charity tie.

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Originally Posted by Active Shooter (Post 2224164)

What color ties and eppaletts do we wear to support testicular cancer awareness?

Blue?

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Originally Posted by Active Shooter (Post 2224164)

What color ties and eppaletts do we wear to support testicular cancer awareness?

It's "Men's Health and Prostate Cancer Awareness Movember"... (Real thing...Google it!) No colors, you grow a moustache. Although I suppose you could color your moustache as you saw fit...

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Originally Posted by banana380 (Post 2224247)

Blue?

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Nah, blue won't work. I'm willing to give a breast exam for free to nearly any women on short notice. I wear a blue tie to work every day and rarely get a reciprocal deal.

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Originally Posted by SMACFUM (Post 2215860)

Notice how I said "most" not "all"

If you're not one of those narcissistic people who dress up for the sole purpose of parading their selfies all over Instagram, then disregard. This isn't about you, so don't take it so personally.

Who cares , you idiot ! Whether you donate or not, it shows respect and perhaps support for the cause. Wait a minute , doesn't the nation celebrate Columbus Day? Granted , as pilots for the most part don't know what holidays are but , we have one after a guy who tortured the natives , conquered and was an expert at human trafficking. Shut the hell up and go b about something else to your boyfriend.

My significant other is a nurse practitioner at MSK in NYC dealing with ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers. My company said I could wear the pink tie, when I told her that she said screw the tie and just donate. She is on the front lines, I'll listen to her.