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Win KN Karen Neuburger Pajama Sets, 3 Winners!

October 19, 2009 By Elizabeth

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, KN Karen Neuburger and Dillard’s department stores nationwide have teamed together to host Pink Parties. For each purchase of KN Karen Neuburger pajamas during the Pink Parties, KN will donate 30 minutes of research to Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Shoppers will also receive a free gift with purchase of a pink ribbon key chain. The goal is to sponsor a month of breast cancer research to aid in the development of lifesaving treatments and an eventual cure for breast cancer. In addition, to help KN reach the goal of sponsoring a month of research, donations will also be accepted through their Time for Research page. “KN Karen Neuburger is thrilled to partner again this year with BCRF. KN is committed to help fund ground-breaking research by BCRF’s international team of doctors. We are passionate about finding a cure for breast cancer, and we are thrilled that shoppers will be able to participate in this life-affirming … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer and Adjuvant Therapy – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 5, 2009 By Elizabeth

Coming home on the plane from Orlando, I read the entire Delta Sky magazine, including a very large article on the marketing strategy that has led to the entire month of October being dedicated to raising awareness of and money for breast cancer research. Delta airlines has made an enormous commitment, including selling Minute Maid pink lemonade during flights, 100% of the $2.00 price goes to breast cancer research. Their flight attendants also have the option of purchasing t-shirts and pins to wear during flights, with proceeds being donated. Every attendant on my flight was wearing one. I couldn't believe it had been 10 YEARS since Yoplait first introduced the concept of saving the lids from their yogurt containers and sending them in for a donation of ten cents each. The Estee Lauder corporation, who came up with the pink breast cancer ribbon pin, has over 70 countries participating in 2009 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign "World Pink. World Without Breast Cancer.™ Wear a … [Read more...]