Going Pink For the Cure *Giveaway*
October 19, 2009 by Caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Deb K. Congrats!
By now I’ve shared with you my heart and passion for breast cancer awareness. I went to nursing school with a girl who was a breast cancer survivor. She shared her story in front of all of us and the one thing that stuck in my mind, was how doctor after doctor after doctor had dismissed her symptoms as benign since she was so young. How years (yes years) went by before she was officially diagnosed with breast cancer. How it had metastasized to various parts of her body. How she was a survivor. How she was the one who had found her cancer in the first place.
We all know about monthly self breast exams and how important they are. We all know we need to get a yearly exam. But how many of us actually do these things? October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Every year the goal is to get this information out to as many women as possible. Every year companies work to raise money towards a cure. This year is no different. If one woman goes to get her mammogram or starts to do her monthly self breast exams, then it will have been worth it (at least to me).
I hope none of you who read this have been affected by breast cancer. But that is just a hope…it’s not a reality. The reality is that one of you probably has been affected…a friend…a sister…a mother. Pink Together is an online community where those touched by breast cancer can connect, provide support, comfort, and encouragement to one another. You’ll find inspiring stores of survivors and supporters within in the community. The site is part of a national campaign to support those affected by the disease and it’s goal is to raise awareness.
Many companies are doing their part and one such company is General Mills who donated $2 million to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. They have turned many of their packaging pink and will continue to donate $1 (up to $20,000) each time a comment of encouragement is posted, a virtual flower bouquet is sent or a story is shared on the site through the end of October. I hope many of you will check out the site.
Win It! I really want to help generate awareness so I’m offering one of you the chance to win an Inspiring Hope gift basket that includes a sleeved travel mug, a running ribbon charm bracelet, a pink leather strap keychain, a pink cinch bag, and a set of inspirational note cards. All of the gift basket items are from ShopKomen.com, where 25 percent of the merchandise purchase price benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in the fight against breast cancer. Simply leave me a comment with something you found inspiring on the site. Comments will close on November 2, 2009 at 10 PM PST. One comment per person, please (unless you do the extra credit). US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.Want an extra entry? Do any or all of the following and receive an extra entry for each one.
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a women named ellzabeth talked about as a child her best friends mom died. I had a friend but her mom lived
It is inspiring to see veterans of breast cancer supporting and encouraging the newly diagnosed. I had my mammogram in September at the reminder of a facebook friend. My mammogram was normal, but I thank Sandy or the reminder. It is so easy to put off, but it is very important for every woman over 40.
I love how stories are shared so that you feel as if you are not alone
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I have only had one friend who had breast cancer and don’t have a family history of it. I have my mammograms yearly for the past 25 years.
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I found it inspiring that you can send messages to each other. All the messages people are writing to each other are so strong sounding and very inspiring. I love when people come together like that.
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The song Pink Together is so beautiful and speaks for millions. That was truly inspiring to me. I love how they give hope and love to others giving virtual flowers. Thank you!
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I am inspired by all the national brands and partners who have come together to support this very important cause
The entire site is inspiring but I really enjoyed the Celebrity Spotlight.
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A woman who was battling breast cancer while trying to raise a son and plan a wedding decided she wanted to start helping others, so she quit her job and began working for Susan G Komen for the Cure
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I found it inspiring that the women are sharing their stories to reach out and help others that have been diagnosed Such a strong group of woman
I found it inspiring that the women are sharing their stories to reach out and help others that have been diagnosed Such a strong group of women
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I like the fact that there are so many places that will help yo with an questions that you have about breast caner and that you can talk to others about it.
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I tweeted and i’m a new follower!
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The courage of the survivors inspires me.
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Just wanted to let you know that I added your contest to doubleprizes.com and hopefully more people find your blog…Thanks!
My grandma is a 10 year (and counting) breast cancer survivor. My mom and I go together every year to get our mamogram. Thanks
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everyone is so encouraging mverno@roadrunner.com
The song that welcomes you to the website was very inspiring as well as the stories of the women.
I told my mother-in-law, a breast cancer survivor, that I always think of her in October. It’s nice that a whole month is devoted to this.
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I am an oncology nurse, so I’m always inspired by how survivors carry current breast cancer patients throught the hardest of times.
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I enjoyed reading the survivor stories. They are heart felt and uplifting. I also sent some virtual bouquets
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I found the stories of the ambassadors on the Pink Together website very inspiring. These women have managed to keep moving forward with their lives, passions, careers, etc despite huge obstacles. Some of these women were diagnosed in their 20s and 30s.
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I found the music inspiring.
I like the fact everyone seems to be on the same page for this and all sorta of big name brands are doing their part
All of the stories are inspiring, gives people hope!
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I find it extremely inspiring that women are sharing their stories
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My aunt is a breat cancer survivor. She was diagnosed when she was 35 and she was pregnant. They said her baby would not live or have disabilities. She is now 51 and her daughter is 16 and both are healthy and doing well.
I was looking at the section on cosurvivors and what people have done when a friend or family member has been diagnosed. One person got other coworkers together and made the person’s backyard into a beautiful garden with a birdbath so she could go out and look at the flowers and birds. There were many more inspirational stories and good ideas. I have a coworker who was recently diagnosed and is currently undergoing chemo and radiation.
I like that the women who have been through this help the other women who may have just been diagnosed. The support is very nice.
I saw a pic with three men holding up a sign saying “Men can get breast cancer too”
inspiring that the women are sharing their stories
I would love to win this!! Thanks for the chance.
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i think its inspiring to see these big companies jump in and help out with donations
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I learned that malignant tumors are made of abnormal cells. Malignant tumor cells can invade nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body. A malignant tumor that develops in the breast is called breast cancer.
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I love that they have stories of males survivors!
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I am impressed with the Co-survivors. Many people cant handle people who are dealing with chronic illnesses and bail. Having Cosurvivors is inspiring.
I loved that I could read the stories and give flowers to so many
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I spent some time sending flowers to so many
What a great awareness-based giveaway! Thanks so much!
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I find the stories of hope inspiring
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Well I discovered that you are an only child in the post about the gingerbread house. It inspired me to create more Christmas traditions with my own family.
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I love how people in most communities have come together to help raise money to assist in finding a cure for this awful diswease. My SIL is only in her 30′s and she had a double masectomy a couple of months ago and it looks like they got all of her cancer. Thank God!
All the stories are so inspiring.I look up to these people
It is very inspiring to see all the survivors.
i find the unity on the site inspiring
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I love that women currently fighting can read survivor stories, That must be very inspiring.
The stories & forums.
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The survivors’ positive outlook and courage inspires me!
Beautiful courageous stories shared by brave women.
So many great stories on the site! Not enough time to read them all but the ones I got to were very inspiring!
It was great to see so many inspirational stories. Thanks for the contest!
I like the stories people share .. it’s difficult to go through certain situations in life, but knowing that there are other people out there just like you, that made it through and/or who have great advice on how to cope … well, i find that very comforting.
I found the stories inspiring.
That you can send messages to the newly diagnosed was inspiring to lift their spirits.
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I also like that so many people support people they don’t know!
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My daughter and my closest neighbor are breast cancer survivors. I nursed both back to health.
I found it inspiring that you can send messages to each other. I have known several people wit breast cancer.
Is pink the only color for cancer? : ( Please don’t forget about me, because it sure feels that way a lot with all this pink. How about just a ribbon for cancer period, not just for women, not just for breasts. This Mother is dying of brain cancer…and I have supported many woman with breast cancer. I don’t wear a pink ribbon or a blue ribbon but I support all cancer prevention. No cancer is worth more support than others. Please spread your support around. Thank you.