Breast Cancer awareness pink tie and epaulets
10-13-2016, 09:35 PM
#21
Window Licker
Joined APC: Oct 2016
Posts: 94
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.
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.
10-14-2016, 04:39 AM
#22
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Joined APC: Aug 2014
Position: CR9 CA, FT Minivan Driver
Posts: 452
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.
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.
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.
10-14-2016, 09:46 AM
#23
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Joined APC: Jun 2014
Posts: 923
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.
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.
10-14-2016, 09:57 AM
#24
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Joined APC: Oct 2016
Posts: 94
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.
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.
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.....
10-14-2016, 10:06 AM
#25
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Joined APC: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,707
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.
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.
10-14-2016, 10:54 AM
#26
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Joined APC: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,150
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.
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.
10-14-2016, 11:00 AM
#27
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Joined APC: Sep 2016
Posts: 774
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?
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?
10-14-2016, 12:39 PM
#28
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Joined APC: Aug 2015
Posts: 325
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.
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.
10-14-2016, 01:37 PM
#29
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Joined APC: Jun 2016
Posts: 443
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)
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)
10-14-2016, 09:27 PM
#30
Puppet on a String
Joined APC: Nov 2015
Posts: 93
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
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
