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).

Pink Together Logo_SM

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.

Pink Together Inspiring Hope Gift PackWin 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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112 Responses to “Going Pink For the Cure *Giveaway*”

    1 Noreen on October 19th, 2009 10:22 pm
    a women named ellzabeth talked about as a child her best friends mom died. I had a friend but her mom lived
    2 Melanie Pace on October 20th, 2009 5:14 am
    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.
    3 angie on October 20th, 2009 8:27 am
    I love how stories are shared so that you feel as if you are not alone
    shopannies@Yahoo.com
    4 angie on October 20th, 2009 9:16 am
    following on twitter and tweeted
    http://twitter.com/shopannies/status/5021787483

    shopannies@Yahoo.com

    5 angie on October 20th, 2009 9:17 am
    email subscriber
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    6 Laurie Murley on October 20th, 2009 10:10 am
    first entry
    7 Laurie Murley on October 20th, 2009 10:11 am
    follow and tweeted
    http://twitter.com/lmurley2000/status/5022888017
    8 Laurie Murley on October 20th, 2009 10:11 am
    email subscriber
    9 Laurie Murley on October 20th, 2009 10:12 am
    fave on techno-lmurley2000
    10 Amber on October 20th, 2009 10:31 am
    Tweet!
    11 Amber on October 20th, 2009 10:31 am
    I follow you on twitter
    12 Amber on October 20th, 2009 10:31 am
    I subscribe to your email
    13 Linda K on October 20th, 2009 10:39 am
    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.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

    14 Katherine on October 20th, 2009 10:56 am
    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.
    15 Katherine on October 20th, 2009 10:58 am
    Follow and tweet! http://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/5023789668
    16 Katherine on October 20th, 2009 10:58 am
    I subscribe via email.
    17 judy brittle on October 20th, 2009 11:04 am
    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!
    18 judy brittle on October 20th, 2009 11:04 am
    I’m a subscriber.
    19 judy brittle on October 20th, 2009 11:05 am
    I follow on Twitter and tweeted
    http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/5023850801
    20 Jamie Z on October 20th, 2009 5:10 pm
    I am inspired by all the national brands and partners who have come together to support this very important cause
    21 Jennifer Hamitlon on October 20th, 2009 7:48 pm
    The entire site is inspiring but I really enjoyed the Celebrity Spotlight.
    22 Jennifer Hamitlon on October 20th, 2009 7:49 pm
    I am an email subscriber :)
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    24 Janette on October 21st, 2009 4:28 am
    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
    25 Janette on October 21st, 2009 4:29 am
    Subscribed via email
    26 Janette on October 21st, 2009 4:31 am
    stumbled – decadent87
    27 Janette on October 21st, 2009 4:31 am
    tweet – http://twitter.com/KiddiesCorner/status/5041810324
    28 Janette on October 21st, 2009 4:38 am
    Blogged – http://unglamorousgiveaways.blogspot.com/2009/10/giveaways-1021.html
    29 Tanya on October 21st, 2009 2:51 pm
    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
    30 Tanya on October 21st, 2009 2:51 pm
    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
    31 Tanya on October 21st, 2009 2:52 pm
    Stumbled (tanya904)
    http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/rockinmama.net/2009/10/19/going-pink-for-the-cure-giveaway/
    32 Tanya on October 21st, 2009 2:54 pm
    shared on facebook (Tanya Riley)
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    33 Goody Roundup – Week of 10/18 | 3Ps in a Pod on October 21st, 2009 3:55 pm
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    34 Deb K on October 21st, 2009 5:39 pm
    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.
    35 Deb K on October 21st, 2009 5:39 pm
    Subscribed via email

    deb55106(at)gmail(dot)com

    36 Deb K on October 21st, 2009 5:42 pm
    I follow on Twitter and tweeted

    http://twitter.com/Deb55106/statuses/5056906815

    37 melissa on October 21st, 2009 7:15 pm
    I tweeted and i’m a new follower!

    jakemelissajakea@aol.com

    38 Barbara M on October 21st, 2009 10:08 pm
    The courage of the survivors inspires me.
    39 Barbara M on October 21st, 2009 10:11 pm
    An oopsie forgot my tweet http://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/5062448758
    40 Barbara M on October 21st, 2009 10:13 pm
    Don’t see my follow with my tweet @JalapenoMama
    41 doubleprizes on October 22nd, 2009 12:17 am
    Just wanted to let you know that I added your contest to doubleprizes.com and hopefully more people find your blog…Thanks!
    42 shelly aka allysmama on October 24th, 2009 4:05 am
    My grandma is a 10 year (and counting) breast cancer survivor. My mom and I go together every year to get our mamogram. Thanks
    bleatham(at)gmail.com
    43 shelly aka allysmama on October 24th, 2009 4:08 am
    follow on twitter and tweeted
    http://twitter.com/sleatham1/status/5120595691
    bleatham(at)gmail.com
    44 shelly aka allysmama on October 24th, 2009 4:09 am
    email subscriber
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    45 shelly aka allysmama on October 24th, 2009 4:10 am
    faved on technorati as sleatham1
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    46 susan varney on October 24th, 2009 6:10 am
    everyone is so encouraging mverno@roadrunner.com
    47 Rosie on October 24th, 2009 6:37 am
    The song that welcomes you to the website was very inspiring as well as the stories of the women.
    48 Teresa C. on October 24th, 2009 10:06 am
    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.
    49 Teresa C. on October 24th, 2009 10:08 am
    I subscribe via Google reader.
    50 Kristy on October 24th, 2009 1:06 pm
    I am an oncology nurse, so I’m always inspired by how survivors carry current breast cancer patients throught the hardest of times.
    51 Kristy on October 24th, 2009 1:06 pm
    Subscriber!
    52 Laura DeLuca on October 24th, 2009 1:45 pm
    I enjoyed reading the survivor stories. They are heart felt and uplifting. I also sent some virtual bouquets
    53 Laura DeLuca on October 24th, 2009 1:45 pm
    http://twitter.com/GabbyLowe/status/5130946758

    tweeted

    54 Laura DeLuca on October 24th, 2009 1:45 pm
    subscribe
    55 Laura DeLuca on October 24th, 2009 1:46 pm
    posted on FB
    56 Aline on October 24th, 2009 4:16 pm
    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.
    57 Aline on October 24th, 2009 4:17 pm
    Subscribe by email.
    58 Kimberly R on October 24th, 2009 5:42 pm
    I found the music inspiring.
    59 Michelle Draveski on October 24th, 2009 6:27 pm
    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
    60 Sara Thompson on October 24th, 2009 8:39 pm
    All of the stories are inspiring, gives people hope!
    61 Around The Blogosphere – Week 107 on October 24th, 2009 9:02 pm
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    62 jean F on October 25th, 2009 3:48 am
    I find it extremely inspiring that women are sharing their stories
    63 Goody Roundup – Week of 10/25 | 3Ps in a Pod on October 25th, 2009 4:42 am
    [...] Rockin’ Mama – Inspiring Hope Breast Cancer Awareness Gift Set (November 3rd/US) [...]
    64 Mellissa on October 25th, 2009 9:24 am
    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.
    65 Darlene T on October 25th, 2009 9:29 am
    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.
    66 Heather S on October 25th, 2009 9:38 am
    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.
    67 Allison on October 25th, 2009 10:52 am
    I saw a pic with three men holding up a sign saying “Men can get breast cancer too”
    68 Christine on October 25th, 2009 5:56 pm
    inspiring that the women are sharing their stories
    69 Monique Rizzo on October 25th, 2009 10:29 pm
    I would love to win this!! Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net
    70 Clarissa Neiding on October 25th, 2009 11:11 pm
    i think its inspiring to see these big companies jump in and help out with donations
    71 Clarissa Neiding on October 25th, 2009 11:13 pm
    tweet http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/5167193990
    72 Clarissa Neiding on October 25th, 2009 11:13 pm
    subscriber
    73 Clarissa Neiding on October 25th, 2009 11:14 pm
    stumbled
    74 Christine W on October 27th, 2009 5:11 pm
    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.
    75 Christine W on October 27th, 2009 5:13 pm
    I follow you on Twitter and tweeted about this giveaway http://twitter.com/ossmcalc/status/5215725135
    76 Christine W on October 27th, 2009 5:14 pm
    I subscribe via email.
    77 Janna Johnson on October 27th, 2009 8:43 pm
    I love that they have stories of males survivors!

    Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!

    Janna Johnson
    janna@FeedYourPigBlog.com
    jannajanna@hotmail.com
    http://www.FeedYourPigBlog.com

    78 patricia on October 28th, 2009 11:05 am
    I am impressed with the Co-survivors. Many people cant handle people who are dealing with chronic illnesses and bail. Having Cosurvivors is inspiring.
    79 Jaime on October 29th, 2009 2:36 pm
    I loved that I could read the stories and give flowers to so many
    80 Jaime on October 29th, 2009 2:37 pm
    email subscriber
    81 Cassie on October 29th, 2009 2:43 pm
    I spent some time sending flowers to so many
    82 Christi on October 31st, 2009 12:25 pm
    What a great awareness-based giveaway! Thanks so much!
    83 (11/03) Pink Together Inspiring Hope Giveaway | The Lucky Ladybug on October 31st, 2009 10:38 pm
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    84 Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug) on October 31st, 2009 10:41 pm
    I find the stories of hope inspiring :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
    85 Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug) on October 31st, 2009 10:41 pm
    Following on Twitter and Tweeted
    86 Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug) on October 31st, 2009 10:42 pm
    Subscribed in reader
    87 Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug) on October 31st, 2009 10:42 pm
    Blogged
    88 Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug) on October 31st, 2009 10:42 pm
    Shared on Facebook
    89 Angie on November 1st, 2009 5:48 am
    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.

    Thanks!

    90 Goody Roundup Week of 11/1 | 3Ps in a Pod on November 1st, 2009 3:05 pm
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    91 Pam on November 2nd, 2009 12:22 pm
    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!
    92 Karrie on November 2nd, 2009 1:09 pm
    All the stories are so inspiring.I look up to these people
    93 Kathy Scott on November 2nd, 2009 4:30 pm
    It is very inspiring to see all the survivors.
    94 Lance Pearson on November 2nd, 2009 6:35 pm
    i find the unity on the site inspiring
    dreamcleavers@yahoo.com
    95 Lance Pearson on November 2nd, 2009 6:36 pm
    email subscriber
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    96 Halle on November 2nd, 2009 10:18 pm
    I love that women currently fighting can read survivor stories, That must be very inspiring.
    97 Lia on November 3rd, 2009 5:12 am
    The stories & forums.
    lighthousee27(at)gmail.com
    98 Lia on November 3rd, 2009 5:13 am
    Subscribed by email
    99 sheri on November 3rd, 2009 6:59 am
    The survivors’ positive outlook and courage inspires me!
    100 Diane Baum on November 3rd, 2009 8:09 am
    Beautiful courageous stories shared by brave women.
    101 Terri L on November 3rd, 2009 10:12 am
    So many great stories on the site! Not enough time to read them all but the ones I got to were very inspiring!
    102 Talitha Lee on November 3rd, 2009 12:37 pm
    It was great to see so many inspirational stories. Thanks for the contest!
    103 Leona K. on November 3rd, 2009 12:47 pm
    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.
    104 Happi Shopr on November 3rd, 2009 3:45 pm
    I found the stories inspiring.
    105 gloria on November 3rd, 2009 5:53 pm
    That you can send messages to the newly diagnosed was inspiring to lift their spirits.
    106 gloria on November 3rd, 2009 5:54 pm
    http://twitter.com/kngmckellar/status/5407204628

    follow on twitter and tweeted

    107 gloria on November 3rd, 2009 5:54 pm
    email subscriber
    108 gloria on November 3rd, 2009 5:56 pm
    http://kngmckellar-glorias.blogspot.com/2009/11/httprockinmamanet20091019going-pink-for.html

    blogged

    109 Amy DeLong on November 3rd, 2009 6:31 pm
    I also like that so many people support people they don’t know!

    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

    110 Phyllis Jenkins on November 3rd, 2009 8:41 pm
    My daughter and my closest neighbor are breast cancer survivors. I nursed both back to health.
    111 dawn on November 3rd, 2009 10:45 pm
    I found it inspiring that you can send messages to each other. I have known several people wit breast cancer.
    112 Sandy on November 20th, 2009 6:05 pm
    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.

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