by Anike Jacobs
Yesterday, October 13, 2014 was the annual “No Bra Day” and actress Bianca Johnson has joined women all over the world to raise awareness for breast cancer by stepping out without bras.
She shared a sketch of her loose nipples on Facebook and shed light on the seemingly controversial but beneficial campaign.
“October 13 is No Bra Day, an annual “holiday” that encourages women to set the “girls” free in “support” of October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While the occasion may be liberating (and so much more comfortable) for some women, the event is not without controversy. In fact, some find the event quite offensive. But No Bra Day helps raise awareness about a very important cause – breast cancer.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American women. Despite the many advances in cancer treatment and great progress over the years, the cause of breast cancer is still unknown. According to the National Cancer Institute, it is estimated that more than 230,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year and 40,000 will die. But many do survive breast cancer. In fact, 89 percent survived five or more years after being diagnosed between 2004 and 2010. Finding cancer early by regular self-exams and mammograms can save your life. Know the known risks and talk to your doctor about scheduling a mammogram.
To my new friend Chinyere who is in surgery right now in Houston for lumpectomy, God will get you through this hump. Chinyere came to US two weeks ago on a vacation, she did her routine mammogram and a lump was found, she followed up with biopsy and it came back positive for cancer. Thank God it was caught early. To my friend Ngozi who died five years ago from breast cancer at the age of 36 leaving two little boys ages 2-4 behind, may your soul continue to RIP.” she wrote.
“No Bra Day” was started by Toronto-based plastic surgeon, Mitchell Brown in 2011 and is now celebrated in numerous countries around the world.
