Breast Cancer awareness pink tie and epaulets
 

Anybody know where we can buy pink ties and epaulets and the proceeds go to the American Cancer Society?

Buy the ties and epaulets anywhere and the proceeds go to your ego.

If you want to contribute, contribute directly.

I was told Kohls sells pink ties all month. No idea on the epaulets.

If your company permits you to wear them, they sell them to you with 100% of the proceeds going to the BCRF.

Ask your Chief Pilot/Base Supervisor. Not every company permits their employees to wear them, but if they do, you're expect to wear the appropriate code share partner's tie typically, not something you found at WallsMart.

Pretty much any department store in the nation sells a pink tie

But where do the proceeds go to?

Who cares?!? Wearing a pink tie or epaulet does absolutely nothing except stroke your own ego.

For most people it's become nothing more than a trendy "feel good" fashion statement.

Want to make a difference? Donate.

That's a pretty arrogant and classless comment. Some of those people that wear them to, as you say, "feel good" have actually been affected by cancer. I'll wear my pink tie this month as a reminder of what my mom had to go through and that she has been cancer-free for 10 years.

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.

Dont you think wearing the ties does maybe a little more than just stroke your ego? By football players or even us pilots wearing the ties vs just dontating is spreads awareness and then other people buy and wear their pink. I can see where your coming from but just think how much more money breast cancer charities are getting now before everyone starting wearing pink.

I bet you're just a peach to be around.

A lot of guys die from prostate cancer but no one seems to care

Nobody wants to wear a brown tie.

Well except UPS.

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In fact more people die from prostate cancer. I believe almost twice as many. But that's none of my business.

In fact breast cancer kills about 60% more people than prostate cancer.

https://www.cancer.gov/types/common-cancers

Don't be heartless. Given the entire human population is separated by 7 degrees, you all must know someone important to you that has been affected by cancer. Try to think about what they and their loved ones are going through cause one day you might find yourself in an infusion center holding the hand of someone getting pumped full of chemo. And I don't care what the motivation, any awareness, contribution or not, is good. Keep those pink tie and starbucks airport selfies coming.

Seems like Crew Outfitters in DFW over across from C-24 sold them last year. I think they had the red and green for XMass too.

What I've noticed is there is nowhere that is more back stabbing, cynical, and critical of others than APC. People can't just let others live, they have to give input where none was needed or asked for. Complaining about people wearing a pink tie for a month is just one of the more ridiculous examples. These same people (for the most part) don't act like this in real life. They just enjoy coming on here and blowing off steam.

For me the bottom line is this: I nearly lost my mother to breast cancer. Every year my company encourages me to wear a pink tie in October to increase awareness, so I wear one. I don't think it'll change the world or make a huge difference, but it might help in some way. We do give to charity to support cancer research so it's not just a tie. The fact that I like having some color for one month out of the year is just a bonus, even though my son makes fun of me every time he sees me wearing the pink tie.

+1 it's all about awareness #savethetatas

First off, glad your mom made it through. Second, cancer sucks. Third, every little bit helps.

I'm also a proud supporter of Movember which raises awareness for testicular/prostate cancer. It also raises awareness for men's health issues like mental health and depression. Yeah, my mustache makes me look like a child molester when I grow it, but it starts a conversation, usually that opens with 'Sir, why are you driving that minivan and asking kids if they've seen your puppy?'...but that's beside the point.

We all have an opportunity to do something about these causes. Whether it's donating time, talent, or treasure, every bit helps.

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.

Yes I think so. My mother and no one in my family has thankfully never experienced it. However she is involved in a local charity that raises awareness for the disease but more importantly raises money so less fortunate people in town can receive free mammograms. From listening to her and her group over the years the biggest thing they preach is early detection and you can only get it by going to the doctor and getting a mammogram. From what I've heard it's not the most pleasant experience in the world something like two cold anvils squeezing down on you while taking images and it's a special test equipment unlike our yearly "poke", but I digress. Because of the early detection factor in saving lives and the possibility of earlier treatments it's an important reminder to women to get that yearly checkup. I think the point is not so much hey let's wear pink and raise MONEY or admit there's an issue (both great things though) but more like a cultural calendar reminder and also a time to think about those who have last loved ones.

Personally I wish the prostate movement would gain the same attention and be a similar type reminder for us men but I guess we just have to ask Siri to remind us.....

For those who are buying directly from their company, you should read the information regarding what they donate. AAG just as previous AMR did, tie cost about 10 dollars and they donate 1 dollar from the 10. Rip off.

As others have stated donate directly, if you want to wear pink go ahead but don't buy it from your airline. They donate a very small percentage from the sales.

Delta gives 100%. Not all airlines the same.

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?

Maybe people are aware BECAUSE of events like this. Not trying to be a dick, just food for thought.

I'd also like to add that having a month dedicated to it and pink things all over is awareness but it also serves as a reminder for people to get checked for it. If wearing pink helps some people to take the time out of their busy life to get checked, it could save their life and doesn't that make it worthwhile?
Also a lot of the money from the sale of these items goes to research to help fight cancer. (I know as others have said that not every place that you buy from does that but many do. Do your due diligence and buy from places that forward that money on)

Source for pink tie
 

If you want the 'official' Susan G Komen Foundation tie for breast cancer research, you can get it from Macys.com Susan G Komen Men's Solid Herringbone Tie - Ties & Pocket Squares - Men - Macy's

Right now there is an additional 25% off with discount code LOOKS

Those of you that are retired military or reserve, aafes.com has the same tie for $10

Pink tie
 

Sorry...correction.

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

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.

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.

Blue?



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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...

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.

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.