U.S.Embassy Supports Breast Awareness Campaign
(October 15) - Floodlights turned the north side of the the White House pink on the evening of Oct. 7, 2008 to raise awareness about breast cancer. The unique view of the North Portico facing Lafayette Park was to observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 
White House photo by Grant Miller
Breast cancer awareness is a cause for which Mrs. Laura Bush has worked to motivate both public and private sectors, worldwide, as as she has encouraged collaborative research to find a cure. The World Health Organization says each year more than 1.2 million people worldwide are diagnosed with it and breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death for women.
Over the next 25 years, an estimated 25 million people worldwide will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Mrs. Bush advocates for women to take charge of their own health by having a regular mammogram and doing regular breast self-exams, and to seek the treatment they need in time to save their lives. As First Lady, Mrs. Bush has helped highlight efforts across the United States and throughout the world dedicated to raising breast cancers awareness and supporting research to find a cure.
In the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, the United States is working to help end breast cancer. During visits to eight different countries, Mrs. Bush has encouraged women to take charge of their health and emphasized the importance of screenings and early detection. In Saudi Arabia, the number of women receiving breast cancer screenings at the Abdullatif Cancer Screening Center increased almost fivefold since the partnership began in 2006.