Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins in just a few days. Soon we will be entrenched in a sea of pink ribbons supporting awareness of a cause which touches millions of lives. At present, one in eight women will have breast cancer in their lifetime.
That is one in eight too many.
My family does not have a history of breast cancer, though having been on years of fertility medications I am still deeply terrified of the disease. I had a baseline mammogram done at age 35 and will have another at 40. I do self exams a few times a year, but probably not often enough. Though I have several friends of friends who are currently battling breast cancer, it has not hit my inner circle – yet. This disease is so prevalent that it feels like a ticking time bomb and we just don’t know who will be the next one in eight.
As consumers it has been easy to get swept up in the pink crusade because buying an item for a cause feels like a worthy contribution. In today’s economy, however, it may not be quite as easy as so many of us are focused on the necessities. This month, Procter & Gamble Beauty and the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) (http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/) have partnered to share the gift of early detection through simple actions and everyday purchases. P&G is joining the NBCF in the fight against breast cancer, helping to further support their mission of saving lives for women with breast cancer through early detection.
What I like about this effort is that you can help the cause while saving money by purchasing the items you already use. While we all want to see an end to breast cancer, this allows us to contribute by purchasing everyday items rather than something we would not typically buy simply because it is pink or has a ribbon sewn on it. Here are the details:
On Sunday, October 2nd and Sunday, October 16th, GIVE Hope brandSAVER coupons will be distributed in newspapers across the country with discounts on P&G products. For each coupon redeemed, P&G will donate two cents to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. This allows you to make a donation while saving money on products you purchase regularly for your family.
In addition, P&G consumers will receive a $10 rebate and P&G will make a $10 donation to the NBCF with the purchase of $50 worth of P&G Beauty products during the month of October, including: Olay, Venus, Secret, Cover Girl, Clairol, Pantene, Safeguard, Ivory, Aussie and Herbal Essences. That’s a 20% donation to the charity plus 20% back in your pocket. (http://www.pgpinkrebate.com/pink_rebate.pdf)
Lastly, for every Facebook “like” at http://www.facebook.com/PGUnitedWeBeautify, P&G will donate ten cents to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The P&G Beauty Facebook page will be featuring stories from employees of P&G who have been impacted by breast cancer.
How are you showing supporting breast cancer awareness month?
Leave a comment below and you will be entered to win a gift basket of P&G products!
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Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a campaign for TheMotherhood on behalf of P&G and will be compensated for writing this post by P&G, Hearst Magazines and TheMotherhood. All opinions and anecdotes are my own.
I always make a donation this month in honor of my aunt who beat breast cancer.
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I have a very high incidence of breast cancer in my family, and have several friends who have battled with the disease. I also had my baseline at 35, and have had a mammo every year since. I’ll look out for the coupons, thanks!
Great idea, I just clicked. Thanks for pointing out this way to help. I love finding quick and easy ways to contribute to something positive and share with all my friends/followers. Good work!
Sarah @ made in usa challenge
Sounds like I’m doing this! I usually do the Yoplait lids, too. This year I knew I wouldn’t be able to buy anything extra though or send a donation. I like this idea! Way to go P&G!
Great post , i have a deep rooted worry about this disease due to high family incidence, a neighborhood with a terrible track record for cancers of all kinds, and friends whom have battled this disease. I pray for a cure in our lifetime.
Great article!! I think most people have the same fears. When shopping I try to buy the products that do support the cause!!
One of my dearest friend is fighting this horrible disease now – she is a major fighter and an inspiration to all
One of my dearest friend is fighting this horrible disease and beating it and she is an inspriation to all
Every time I turn around, I hear another cancer story. Thanks for posting this and giving me ideas for how I can help!
My grandmother survived breast cancer. I make it a point to purchase products that support the Susan G. Komen fund!
Starting to use my coupons that came out last Sunday. Thanks for posting this blog!
I am showing support be wearing pink on Mondays and hosting a Freschetta Breast Cancer Awareness contest on my blog 🙂 Great post!
I wear a lot of pink.
I am showing my support by donating to cancer research.
This month, I have been participating in breast cancer awareness programs and partnering with companies to support breast cancer awareness. I’ve also been posting about it on my social networks to try to encourage people to remember about it.
i wear my breast cancer ribbons scrubs to work and show my support!
I donate money for breast cancer research all year. I think it is a big enough problem that it needs attention all year long. Praying for a cure!
Angela Michels
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I help fund-raising to beat breast cancer.
I buy products that give and save lids, I also try and participate in the even the school does. eaglesforjack@gmail.com
Congrats to MJ, winner of the giveaway!