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Published October 20, 2010
The ancient Mayan pyramids of Chichen Itza, in the southern state of Yucatan, are lit in pink light as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 19, 2010. - Photo by Reuters.
The ancient Mayan pyramids of Chichen Itza, in the southern state of Yucatan, are lit in pink light as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 19, 2010. - Photo by Reuters.
British actress Elizabeth Hurley during a function to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness at Harrods, in Knightsbridge, London, Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010. - Photo by AP.
British actress Elizabeth Hurley during a function to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness at Harrods, in Knightsbridge, London, Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010. - Photo by AP.
Texas Tech fans, adorned in pink for breast cancer awareness week, cheer during the second half of an NCAA football game against Oklahoma at Jones AT&T Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 16 2010, in Lubbock, Texas. - Photo by AP.
Texas Tech fans, adorned in pink for breast cancer awareness week, cheer during the second half of an NCAA football game against Oklahoma at Jones AT&T Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 16 2010, in Lubbock, Texas. - Photo by AP.
L-R: MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell  and Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, present Susan G. Komen for the Cure's first Lifetime Distinction Award to Mrs. Laura W. Bush at Komen's Honoring the Promise event held on Oct. 16, 2010 in the Eisenhower Theater of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. - Photo by AP.
L-R: MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell and Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, present Susan G. Komen for the Cure's first Lifetime Distinction Award to Mrs. Laura W. Bush at Komen's Honoring the Promise event held on Oct. 16, 2010 in the Eisenhower Theater of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. - Photo by AP.
Denver Broncos junior cheerleaders wear pink to support breast cancer awareness, before an NFL football game between the Broncos and the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, in Denver. - Photo by AP.
Denver Broncos junior cheerleaders wear pink to support breast cancer awareness, before an NFL football game between the Broncos and the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, in Denver. - Photo by AP.
The White House, as seen from Lafayette Park, is bathed in pink light in recognition of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, in Washington. - Photo by AP.
The White House, as seen from Lafayette Park, is bathed in pink light in recognition of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, in Washington. - Photo by AP.
The Swietokrzyski bridge is illuminated by pink lights as a part of a breast cancer awareness campaign in Warsaw October 11, 2010. - Photo by Reuters.
The Swietokrzyski bridge is illuminated by pink lights as a part of a breast cancer awareness campaign in Warsaw October 11, 2010. - Photo by Reuters.
A pyramid-shaped installation is illuminated by pink lights as a part of a breast cancer awareness campaign in front of the Royal Castle in Warsaw October 11, 2010. - Photo by Reuters.
A pyramid-shaped installation is illuminated by pink lights as a part of a breast cancer awareness campaign in front of the Royal Castle in Warsaw October 11, 2010. - Photo by Reuters.
People walk past as the Parliament Buildings are lit up in pink in support of Breast Cancer awareness month in Ottawa, Ontario on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010. - Photo by AP.
People walk past as the Parliament Buildings are lit up in pink in support of Breast Cancer awareness month in Ottawa, Ontario on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010. - Photo by AP.
Felicity Huffman celebrates Lee National Denim Day with breast cancer survivors in Kansas City, Mo. - Photo by AP.
Felicity Huffman celebrates Lee National Denim Day with breast cancer survivors in Kansas City, Mo. - Photo by AP.
Former US President George H. W. Bush smiles while wearing a pink shirt to raise breast cancer awareness on the sidelines of the Houston Texans versus New York Giants NFL football game in Houston October 10, 2010. - Photo by Reuters.
Former US President George H. W. Bush smiles while wearing a pink shirt to raise breast cancer awareness on the sidelines of the Houston Texans versus New York Giants NFL football game in Houston October 10, 2010. - Photo by Reuters.
Christ the Redeemer statue is lit up in pink at night for Breast Cancer awareness in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010. - Photo by AP.
Christ the Redeemer statue is lit up in pink at night for Breast Cancer awareness in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010. - Photo by AP.
An official game ball sits on the field during the NFL football game between the San Diego Chargers and the Arizona Cardinals in San Diego, California October 3, 2010. The National Football League added pink to their Sunday games to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - Photo by Reuters.
An official game ball sits on the field during the NFL football game between the San Diego Chargers and the Arizona Cardinals in San Diego, California October 3, 2010. The National Football League added pink to their Sunday games to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - Photo by Reuters.
In this photograph taken by AP Images for The Hershey Company, Jim St. John, right, Vice President for The Hershey Company, with Steve Doocy  of Fox News looking on, presents a check for $10,000 to Matt Purdue for his daughter Alexandra, 7, to commemorate her mother, Randi Rosenberg, who recently lost her battle to breast cancer, at the finish line ceremony of the YSC Tour de Pink Presented by Hershey's Bliss, Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, in New York. More than 200 riders participated in the 220-mile, four-day bike ride f
In this photograph taken by AP Images for The Hershey Company, Jim St. John, right, Vice President for The Hershey Company, with Steve Doocy of Fox News looking on, presents a check for $10,000 to Matt Purdue for his daughter Alexandra, 7, to commemorate her mother, Randi Rosenberg, who recently lost her battle to breast cancer, at the finish line ceremony of the YSC Tour de Pink Presented by Hershey's Bliss, Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, in New York. More than 200 riders participated in the 220-mile, four-day bike ride f
A member of the Cincinnati Bengals wears black and pink football cleats on a league day of women's breast cancer awareness during their NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Ohio October 3, 2010. - Photo by Reuters.
A member of the Cincinnati Bengals wears black and pink football cleats on a league day of women's breast cancer awareness during their NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Ohio October 3, 2010. - Photo by Reuters.
River Danube's historical Chain Bridge is lit in pink during the "Health Bridge" campaign to raise awareness for breast cancer in downtown Budapest, Hungary October 2, 2010. - Photo by Reuters.
River Danube's historical Chain Bridge is lit in pink during the "Health Bridge" campaign to raise awareness for breast cancer in downtown Budapest, Hungary October 2, 2010. - Photo by Reuters.
The Le Royal Hotel is lit in pink in central Amman October 2, 2010, to mark the start of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Light streaks due to long exposure. - Photo by Reuters.
The Le Royal Hotel is lit in pink in central Amman October 2, 2010, to mark the start of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Light streaks due to long exposure. - Photo by Reuters.
San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Troy Smith (L), David Carr (C) and Alex Smith carry pink towels to promote the breast cancer awareness campaign during pre-game warmups before their NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Atlanta, Georgia, October 3, 2010. - Photo by Reuters.
San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Troy Smith (L), David Carr (C) and Alex Smith carry pink towels to promote the breast cancer awareness campaign during pre-game warmups before their NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Atlanta, Georgia, October 3, 2010. - Photo by Reuters.

October 2010 is being celebrated across the globe as the Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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