October is the time of year for crunchy leaves, abundant candy ... and a full-on focus on breast cancer treatment and prevention. For a quarter of a century, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been raising awareness and funds to help treat, prevent, and find a cure for this all-too-common disease that affects our mothers, sisters, daughters, and friends. Do your part by stitching or printing this free Girl Power design on fundraising goodies ... or gifts for those who are fighting breast cancer, and working to create hope one step at a time.

This design is FREE through the end of October 2009 and is available in two sizes in formats for machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital stock art. Use your craft of choice to make tote bags, shirts, quilts, and many more handcrafted treasures for everyone dealing with breast cancer to show your love and support. Get this free design right here!

P.S. Craftster has a roundup of some neat breast cancer awareness projects, plus a needlework contest on the same theme. Check 'em out for inspiration to fight the good fight!