Artistic eye on cancer
Asbury Park Press Sun, 03 Oct 2010 02:03 AM PDT
As Marion Behr was being treated for early stage breast cancer, she observed the process with an artist's eye. |
Add to shopping cart
Asbury Park Press Sun, 03 Oct 2010 02:02 AM PDT
Looking to support companies that have pledged to donate and to raise awareness for breast cancer research by turning their packages pink? Consider adding these products to the shopping list: PRODUCT: Mueller's and Golden Grain brand spaghetti, thin spaghetti and elbow macaroni. PRICE: Varies. DONATION: American Italian Pasta Company will donate $115,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure in 2010 ... |
Purchasing pink products
Asbury Park Press Sun, 03 Oct 2010 02:02 AM PDT
Want to feed the family and make a difference? When customers purchase these products, a portion of the sales directly benefits a breast cancer foundation: PRODUCT: All Yoplait Yogurts. PRICE: Varies. DONATION: For each pink lid mailed in by customers, Yoplait will donate 10 cents to Susan G. Komen for the Cure with a minimum guaranteed donation of $500,000 and a maximum donation of $1.6 million ... |
Growing Pains For Health Overhaul Centerpiece
WJXT Jacksonville Sun, 03 Oct 2010 02:01 AM PDT
Gail O'Brien sits at her home in Keene, N.H. O'Brien, 52, was uninsured and facing cancer treatments that would have left her family in debt. She now pays $495 monthly for a plan with a $5,000 annual deductible. |
Dance will raise funds
Post-Tribune Sun, 03 Oct 2010 02:01 AM PDT
to fight breast cancer GARY -- Brandon "Billboard Bee" Bowens wants the public to be better informed about breast cancer and prevention methods, plus have some fun along the way. Bowens, general manager of The Posh nightclub, is hosting a night of education and dancing with "Dance for a Cure!" The event also is a fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Bowens, who is also the ... |
Around the region
Post-Tribune Sun, 03 Oct 2010 02:01 AM PDT
HOBARTBingo luncheon: The Women's Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5365 will have a bingo luncheon for cancer aid and research from 2 to 6 p.m. today at 540 S. Indiana St. The $5 ticket includes entry fee and lunch. For more information, call 942-6474. MUNSTER Obesity treatment: Dr. Paul Stanish, a general surgeon, will discuss new surgical options for the treatment of obesity from 6 ... |
Shop 'til you drop â€" for a good cause
Asbury Park Press Sun, 03 Oct 2010 01:59 AM PDT
It happens like clockwork. Each October, products turn pink in support of breast cancer awareness. From small appliances to home goods, make-up to accessories, companies donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of these pink products to benefit breast cancer research and support programs. |
Many Join Bosom Buddies Walk
East Aurora Advertiser Sun, 03 Oct 2010 01:46 AM PDT
Hundreds of people converged on the East Aurora Middle School early on Saturday morning. They came with a purpose â€" to support the Western New York Breast Resource Center at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Each of the participants had raised funds for the Breast Resource Center, and took part in a 1.5-, three-, or five-mile walk around the village. |
Firefighters go pink for cancer awareness
The Florence Times-Daily Sun, 03 Oct 2010 01:45 AM PDT
By Tom Smith, Senior Staff Writer Muscle Shoals Assistant Fire Chief Tim McMullins said it was a little unusual seeing firefighters walk into the station Friday morning wearing pink instead of their normal blue shirts. “We’re going to be pretty in pink for the month of October as a way to bring awareness to cancer among women,†McMullins said. |
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