I didn't think much about it when I read the invitation. Sent by an old co-worker, it urged me to participate in a fundraiser for breast cancer. For $15, I could enjoy a huge steak dinner and some alcoholic beverages while supporting a worthy cause. I couldn't make it but thought it was a good idea anyway. But this article made me think about it further -- an unhealthy meal to support a health concern? Eating something that's been linked to cancer to raise money for cancer? Isn't that a little backwards? Isn't that like having a smoke-off to support the lung association? Okay, that's a bit of an extreme example, but I think you get my drift.
I don't blame the co-worker -- she's on a feverish quest to raise funds to support her in a walk--but the idea is a bit backwards. How about a delicious salad smorgasbord to support cancer? Or a sushi-fest? What do you think?
