Disappointed in The Beacon's name change
Hi All It's been a long time since I posted. I've been thinking about this, and watching to see if anyone else commented on this. I don't know if somewhere along the way I've missed something. Was th...
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I have also been following this discussion with interest. I have been an active member of the on-line network since soon after my diagnosis almost 5 years ago. I have not commented before because I feel most of what I think has been said very well by others on this post.
To be honest the Pink Lady logo has always embarrassed me when advocating for the terrific work that BCNA does in support of people (not just women) diagnosed with breast cancer. I really feel it is outdated. It just does not symbolise the reality of the broad range of people who are diagnosed with this disease. I do not see myself as a Pink Lady. It is not a symbol I can identify with. Surely we can do better.
I too was part of The State of the Nation talks and certainly do not remember this topic being raised for feedback. I feel that strengthening the association of BCNA with the Pink Lady symbol is a backwards step.
I think that @nikkid has said it all. I could not agree more.
To be honest the Pink Lady logo has always embarrassed me when advocating for the terrific work that BCNA does in support of people (not just women) diagnosed with breast cancer. I really feel it is outdated. It just does not symbolise the reality of the broad range of people who are diagnosed with this disease. I do not see myself as a Pink Lady. It is not a symbol I can identify with. Surely we can do better.
I too was part of The State of the Nation talks and certainly do not remember this topic being raised for feedback. I feel that strengthening the association of BCNA with the Pink Lady symbol is a backwards step.
I think that @nikkid has said it all. I could not agree more.