Breast Cancer has taken the lives of so many wonderful women. I often feel helpless when I hear about someone I know who has been affected by this horrible disease.
One item on my bucket list is to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. I discovered the Race for the Cure about 12 years ago when I was involved in the Mother’s & More group. Due to conflicts, I will not be able to participate in DC’s Race for the Cure this year, but I still wanted to help spread the word.
Hanes Honors Those Affected by Breast Cancer
In May we honor our mothers and it’s a wonderful time to remember those who are affected by breast cancer. The survivors, the husbands, the children, the friends and the parents and those who have lost their battle with breast cancer. Hanes has partnered with the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure to become the official T-shirt for the race. All race participants will receive a Hanes T-shirt.
Strength, Hope and Fearlessness
One of my favorite actresses, Melina Kanakaredes of CSI:NY has designed three Hanes T-shirts as part of the Passionately Pink for the Cure campaign. The T-shirts come in 2 shades of pink, black & white and show strength, hope and fearlessness for those affected by breast cancer. In exchange for this post, Hanes is sending me the pink Hope T-shirt and will send the same T-shirt to one of my readers. (details of contest at the end). Melina will also participate in several public service announcements sponsored by Hanes to increase awareness of breast cancer.
You Can Help Hanes Spread the Word
To help Hanes spread the word about breast cancer, here are some things you can do:
- Check to see if there is a Race for the Cure in your area and get a team together to participate.
- Purchase the new Hanes Pink socks, which are available at Wal-Mart.
- The Hanes Pink collection (t-shirts, socks, undies and bras) will be available online at the Hanes Pink for the Cure store.
- Visit the Hanes Pink website to design your own T-shirt, learn more about the project and see a video message from Melina.
- “Like” the Hanes Facebook Page and share with your Facebook friends.
- Follow @HanesComfort on Twitter and share with your Twitter followers.
Win a Hanes T-Shirt designed by Melina Kanakaredes
Hanes will send one of my readers, one t-shirt from the line designed by Melina Kanakaredes. To enter the contest, please visit the Hanes Pink website, click on the Melina Kanakaredes button on top and let me know in the comments below which t-shirt you like best (you will receive the Hope shirt that Melina is wearing in the picture above).
This contest will end on May 28, 2010 at 11 pm ET. I will randomly choose one winner from the comments below. The winner will be notified via e-mail (be sure to include your e-mail or you will not be able to win). The winner will have 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
For extra entries, leave me a second comment below and tell me about how breast cancer has affected your life. We all have so many stories to share.
disclosure: In exchange for this post, Hanes is sending me one pink Hanes Hope t-shirt (same as the winner will receive). All opinions are my own.
I'm a full-time
May 20, 2010
Hi Michelle!Greetings from Malaysia again! Just want to say thank you for dropping by my blog on my SITS day. You can read the aftermath of my whole day SITting episode at this link:http://imafulltimemummy.blogspot.com/2010/05/af…..Thank you again and hope to see you back here sometime!
Warmest Regards,Jenny aka I'm a full-time mummy(http://imafulltimemummy.blogspot.com/)
knitpurlgurl
May 20, 2010
I like the white Tee with the big pink ribbon on the front!
knitpurlgurl
May 20, 2010
My grandma had breast cancer. She had double mastectomy. Later she took Tamoxifen and got uterine cancer and recently passed away. So this is a cause near and dear to my heart.
Cheryl
May 20, 2010
great post and giveaway michele! i really love the pick t-shirt in the picture.
Carissa
May 20, 2010
I like the pink Hope one
Carissa
May 20, 2010
My grandma (more or less my mom) died after a 7 year battle w/ breast cancer almost 20 years ago now…my Aunt is a 10 year survivor…..my best friend's mom died of breast cancer almost 10 years ago…
Wehaf
May 20, 2010
I like the Keep Fighting shirt best.
Cortney Southall
June 3, 2011
Hi, I ran into your site from mixx. It’s not blog post I would regularly read, but I loved your perspective on it. Thanks for creating an article worth reading!
Lanita Mullett
June 3, 2011
Hi there, I ran into this page from mixx. This isn’t not blog post I would typically read, but I loved your spin on it. Thank you for creating an article worth reading!
HOSPITAL BEDS
January 5, 2012
I lost my beautiful mom to Breast Cancer 10 years ago..I am only 20. It’s been one of those weeks where I REALLY miss her..this post was exactly what I needed to see. Thank you so much for posting this. God Bless.
~LISA