WHY REAL MEN WEAR PINK

Technically the 2012 MLB season has started, but for the most part nobody noticed. The real action begins this coming Friday when our Yankees travel to take on the Tampa Bay Rays. But little do most of you know that another very important contest is happening right now. A loyal reader emailed me the other day and told me to check out MLB’s Honorary Bat girl Contest. This is something MLB has been doing for the last few years and it really is a great thing. Each year ladies (and men too) are asked to submit a short essay about how their lives have been affected by breast cancer. Whether it be yourself or someone else in your life who has dealt with this affliction. There will be 30 winners of this contest, one for each team. Each winner will get to be an honorary bat girl, or bat boy on Mother’s Day (or another day if you’re team is on the road) and will get to meet and hang out with her/his heroes. Some ladies, like my wife, could care less, but if you’re reading this then you know how special this prize is and how happy it would make some people.

Now, the link I was sent was for this reader’s friend, Annie G. You can read her story HERE.
What she’s going through right now is terrible and we here at Bleeding Yankee Blue wish her the best and a quick recovery. I’m not petitioning anyone to vote, but if you feel compelled, please do. All Yankee fans are part of a community. It is my belief that other Yankee fans come first and we should help each other out once in a while.On Mother’s Day, MLB will support the fight against Breast Cancer. All players will wear a pink ribbon on their uniform, some go for the pink wristbands, some will use pink bats (which MLB is also selling), some may even sport pink cleats. Heck, I say if there are Red/White/Blue hats for National holidays, how about everyone wears a pink hat on Mothers Day too!! Who’s with me?

Yeah, I hear the crickets too, but it's not a bad idea! So check out that link about, Vote for Annie G. or any of the other Yankee survivors!! It's an important cause and you know how much BYB likes to bring awareness to our readers... this is a big one, help out by voting and making someone's day!

--Lem Allen, BYB Contributor

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