1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. And besides an excuse to don 50 shades of pink for 31 days, Breast Cancer Awareness month (October) is a national event celebrating survivors and striving to find a cure. Keeping in mind there’s a difference between awareness (being in the know) and fundraising (putting some money behind finding that cure), let’s take a quick look at some of the best (yet sometimes criticized) ways to celebrate your girls, and the women (or men) who have survived this disease.

1. THE NFL GETS GIRLY.

Saints cornerback rocks pink mohawk for breast cancer awareness month.

It’s no secret that with the recent Ray Rice issues, a large part of the country isn’t too keen on the league. But, due in part to yearly tradition, and targeting female fans to tune in, players will still sport hints of pink on their…