Mrs. Bush addresses a group gathered for the lighting of the White House, Oct. 7, 2008, in the color pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mrs. Bush thanked the researchers, doctors, advocates and others who have worked to fight the disease that is the leading cause of death in women. Mrs. Bush has worked to make the fight on cancer and cancer prevention a global effort. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Mrs. Laura Bush prepares to push the button, Oct. 7, 2008, to light up the White House in a pink glow as part of Breast Cancer Awareness. Preventing and curing breast cancer is a cause that Mrs. Bush has worked toward around the world. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
The north side of the the White House turned pink on the evening of Oct. 7, 2008 to raise awareness about breast cancer. The unique view of the North Portico and the side of the house facing Lafayette Park was in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer awareness is a cause Mrs. Laura Bush has worked on around the world. The World Health Organization estimates that each year more than 1.2 million people worldwide are diagnosed with it and breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death for women. White House photo by Grant Miller
