Many things define a culture such as shared beliefs, common experiences, ethnic background, geographical location, etc. Each of us belongs to several subcultures. One that I have recently become a part of is a group of men and women who participate in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day For the Cure Walk.
Each year, the Susan G. Komen organization sponsors walks in cities all over the country. At each of these weekends, groups of 1,000 to 2,500 men and women walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money that funds research for breast cancer treatment and cure.
There are many characteristics that define this subculture of individuals but the most obvious, the most 'colorful', is the color pink. Pink is, of course, symbolic of breast cancer awareness in general. At the 3-Day, pink is not just a color, it is an attitude, a commitment, a bond that joins hundreds of strangers with a common goal.
