Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Why the ACC Medlink Team Is Wearing Pink

Every October, the country turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, the ACC Medlink team is turning pink too, and for us it’s personal.

Why This October Means More to Our Team

One of our own is fighting breast cancer right now. Out of respect for their privacy we won’t share a name or details, but we will share this: they are not fighting alone. Every dispatcher, driver, medic, nurse and office team member at ACC Medlink stands behind them.

We spend our days getting patients safely to the care they need, often across many state lines. We see firsthand what a serious diagnosis asks of a patient and their family: the appointments, the travel, the waiting, the courage. When someone on our own team faces that, it reminds all of us why the work matters.

So this month, we’re showing up for them and for everyone else in the fight.

How ACC Medlink Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

• We stand with our team member. Our priority is simple: support them, respect their privacy, and make sure they feel the whole company in their corner through every step of treatment and recovery.
• We’re going pink. Through October, our website carries a pink awareness banner as a visible reminder to everyone who visits.
• We encourage early detection. We’re urging every member of our team, and their families, to talk with their doctors about screening. Early detection saves lives.
• We share trusted resources. Below you’ll find walks you can join and organizations that help patients, survivors and caregivers.
• We care for patients in treatment. Many people facing cancer need to travel for specialized care, or to get closer to family. When the trip is long, we’re here to help them make it safely and comfortably, with family welcome to ride along.

Join a Breast Cancer Walk Near You

Walks are one of the best ways to show support, raise money for research and patient care, and stand beside survivors in your own community. Many take place in October, and some run into the spring.

• American Cancer Society: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks are held in communities across the country. Find an event near you, register a team, or donate.
• Susan G. Komen: MORE THAN PINK Walk events take place in cities nationwide. Search “MORE THAN PINK Walk” on komen.org to find yours.
• Can’t walk this year? Most events let you join a team virtually, sponsor a walker, or donate directly.

Resources for Patients, Survivors and Families

Information and Support

• Komen Breast Care Helpline: call 1-877-465-6636 (1-877 GO KOMEN) for information, local resources and support, in English and Spanish.
• American Cancer Society: Breast Cancer: diagnosis, treatment and living with breast cancer. Their 24/7 helpline is 1-800-227-2345.
• National Cancer Institute: Breast Cancer: research-based information on treatment and clinical trials.
• Breastcancer.org: plain-language medical information and an active community.
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer: programs and a peer helpline for people diagnosed and their loved ones.
• Metastatic Breast Cancer Network: support and education for people living with metastatic breast cancer.
• Young Survival Coalition: community and resources for young adults affected by breast cancer.
• Breast Cancer in Men: men get breast cancer too. Know the signs.

Screening and Early Detection

• American Cancer Society screening recommendations: when to start mammograms and how often.
• CDC National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program: free or low-cost screenings for those who qualify.
• National Breast Cancer Foundation: early detection education and help for patients in need.

Getting to Treatment

• ACS Road To Recovery: free rides to local cancer treatment appointments, provided by volunteer drivers.
• ACS Hope Lodge: free lodging for patients and caregivers who travel away from home for treatment.

Fund the Research

• Breast Cancer Research Foundation: funds breast cancer research worldwide.

To Our Teammate, and Everyone in the Fight

To our teammate: we’re with you, today and every day after October ends.

To every patient, survivor and caregiver: you’re part of this too. Wear pink, join a walk, schedule that screening, or simply check on someone you love. Small acts add up.

And if you or a loved one needs to travel a long distance for treatment or to recover closer to family, our team is ready to help. Call us at 1-800-550-1025 or request a free quote.