Okay, so I was watching some football the other day, and I noticed something missing – all that bright pink gear the players usually wear in October. It got me thinking, “Wait a minute, is the NFL still doing the whole pink thing for Breast Cancer Awareness Month?” I decided to do some digging and figure out what’s up.
My Little Investigation
First, I checked the official NFL website. I figured they’d have some big announcement or something if they were still doing it. I scrolled through their news and initiatives sections, but didn’t see much about pink or Breast Cancer Awareness, specifically.
Then, I started looking at some of the teams’ social media pages. You know, Twitter, Instagram, the usual spots. I figured if anyone was promoting pink gear or events, it would be them. Again, not a whole lot of pink popping up.
So, I broadened my search. I started googling “NFL pink October” and “NFL Breast Cancer Awareness 2023”. That’s when I started seeing some articles and discussions. It seems like things have changed.
What I Found Out
It Looks like a shift in the NFL’s approach. Instead of focusing solely on pink for breast cancer, they’ve expanded to “Crucial Catch” which supports early detection and risk reduction for multiple types of cancer. each team has a choose one of the multiple cancer types.
- It’s not just about pink anymore. Teams can still incorporate pink, but it seems many are choosing to represent different cancer awareness colors.
- The focus is broader. It’s not just about breast cancer, but a wider range of cancers affecting different communities.
So, to answer my own question: Does the NFL still wear pink in October? Technically, yes. Some teams and players might still use pink. But, the big, league-wide, all-pink-everything approach? That seems to be a thing of the past. They’ve moved on to something a bit broader and, in my opinion, maybe even a bit better.
