To All Valued Members of Our Fraternal Family:
October is here, and with it comes a crucial opportunity for us to unite our voices, our hearts, and our efforts for a cause that touches the lives of countless individuals within our communities and our own fraternal family: Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
This is more than just a public health initiative; it is a personal call to action. We have all stood by a mother, a sister, a wife, a daughter, or a friend who has faced this disease. Now is the time to stand with them again.
The Ask: Wear Pink, Spread Awareness
Throughout the entire month of October, the National Supreme Council A. & A.S.R.M. and the National Grand Chapter, O.E.S., call on every single member to SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY WEARING PINK.
- When: Every single day in October, with a special emphasis on Fridays or a designated day within your local organization.
- What: Incorporate the color pink into your attire. This can be as simple as:
- A pink tie, pocket square, or lapel pin.
- A pink ribbon on your jacket.
- A pink scarf, shirt, or blouse.
Why We Go Pink: Beyond the Ribbon
Wearing pink is a powerful, visible symbol, but it represents a commitment to action that goes far deeper:
- Honor Survivors and Remember Loved Ones: We wear pink to celebrate the strength of those who have triumphed over breast cancer and to lovingly remember those we have lost. Your pink apparel becomes a beacon of hope and remembrance.
- Encourage Early Detection: The most effective defense against breast cancer is early detection. Our visible show of support is a vital, non-verbal reminder to every woman (and men, too!) to schedule their annual screenings, perform self-exams, and know their risk factors.
- Support Our Charitable Mission: Many of our local and state bodies are actively involved in supporting cancer research, providing patient support, and funding mammogram screenings for the uninsured. Your participation highlights and bolsters these critical efforts.
- Display Unity and Love: As a unified fraternal family, our coordinated action demonstrates the power of our collective commitment to the welfare of humanity—a central tenet of both our great organizations.
Take the Pledge and Share Your Support!
We encourage every Lodge, Chapter, and Council to promote this initiative at your local meetings and through your social media channels.
➡️ Take a photo of yourself, your Lodge, or your Chapter proudly wearing pink this October, and share it online!
Use the following hashtags to join the national conversation:
#NSCPinkOut #NGCGoesPink #BreastCancerAwareness #MasonicFamilyCares #EarlyDetectionSavesLives
Let the world see the strength, compassion, and commitment of the National Supreme Council and the National Grand Chapter.
Let us turn awareness into action this October. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.
In Love and Fraternal Service,
The Leadership of the National Supreme Council A. & A.S.R.M. & The National Grand Chapter, O.E.S.
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