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ACTivism: Breast Cancer Three-Day Walk

FitSugar — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:30:00 -0800

October may be Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but the battle against the disease is fought daily. One great way to join the fight is to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation by participating in the Breast Cancer Three-Day Walk.

This walk sounds incredible. After raising a minimum of $2,200 for breast cancer research and initiatives, you walk 60 miles over the course of three days - about 15 to 22 miles a day. There are events in 14 cities starting in August and running through November. It might seem early to start planning for something happening at the end of Summer, but informational meetings are happening now (here's the link to the calendar of informational meetings). Plus you are going to want to train because that is half the fun. Plus we all know there are great health benefits to regular walking. Sugar user kscincotta lost 8 lbs. while training last year for her walk! She also raised $8,000 - wow! Good work all the way around!

Want to see if your city is participating? Then just read more.

Chicago – August 8-10
Boston – August 15-17
Cleveland – August 22-24
San Francisco Bay Area – September 5-7
Seattle – September 12-14
Twin Cities – September 19-21
Michigan – September 26-28
Washington, DC – October 3-5
Philadelphia – October 17-19
Atlanta – October 24-26
Tampa Bay – October 31 - November 2
Dallas/Fort Worth – November 7-9
Arizona – November 14-16
San Diego – November 21-23

Do you think you are going to do one? Do the miles seem daunting, or the money? Tell me in the comments section below.

Win a Pink Ribbon Vigor Jacket by New Balance

FitSugar — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:30:00 -0700

Help me help you stay warm while I support breast cancer research. Talk about a win/win situation. New Balance teamed up with the great breast cancer research foundation Susan G. Komen for the Cure to create the Lace Up For A Cure clothing line. I am giving away five Pink Ribbon Vigor Jackets with a percentage of the proceeds from the purchase of the jacket going to Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation.

Just log in and take this quiz. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member to take the quiz. So if you're not already a member, just register here for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Also, this part is important, YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO TEAMSUGAR FOR YOUR VOTE TO COUNT.

The contest ends Monday, Oct. 22, at 1:00 p.m. PDT, and then I'll randomly select five winners from among the quiz-takers. Make sure to log in and take the quiz before then and don't forget to e-mail this to all your friends and family so they can have a chance at it too!

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

FitSugar — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 07:00:00 -0700

More than 20 years ago, two organizations created a partnership to increase breast cancer awareness. The partnership has grown to include a number of national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies all working together to build awareness of the disease, share information and provide access to screening services for countless women.

They claimed October as their month to highlight the issue, so today, Oct. 1, marks the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are so many great resources out there and here are just a few websites to help you locate any information you might need.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: More than just one month a year, the NBCAM has a website with breaking news on breast cancer, lists of patient services, and basic as well as detailed information on the disease.
American Cancer Society: The ACS is dedicated to educating women on how to reduce their risk of developing the disease and finding the best options for treating breast cancer. They believe in early detection and recommend that all women over 40 receive an annual mammogram. The ACS website is loaded with information and they have 24 hour telephone service to offer the comfort of live support and to answer questions about cancer, link callers with resources in their communities, and provide information on local events (1-800-ACS-2345).

There are two more so read more

Susan G. Komen for the Cure: Founded by Komen's sister, this foundation is dedicated to curing breast cancer at every stage - funding research on the causes and possible cures, as well as helping ease the pain and anxiety those diagnosed with the disease and their families. You can help raise funds for research by participating in the 3 Day Event. It is a three day, 60 mile walk that takes place in major cities all over the country throughout the summer and fall. If you missed the walk this year, you can always aim for next year.
National Breast Cancer Foundation: NBCF's mission is to provide educational programs and funding for free mammograms to women who cannot afford them, as well as provide online resources for women battling breast cancer.

If shopping to support breast cancer research seems more your speed than walking 60 miles, Fab has the website for you!

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Yoplait Lids for Lives Campaign: Cool or Not?

FitSugar — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0700

I am all for retail philanthropy. I buy (and giveaway) pink ribbon products with a portion of the proceeds going to breast cancer research and support. Truth is, that some purchases don't really add up to much of a donation for your breast cancer organization of choice; it just seems like you should give money directly to the source.

The Yoplait Lids for Lives campaign definitely has its heart in the right place, but it seems a little more like a marketing tool than a fund raising project. All you have to do is eat Yoplait yogurt with a pink lid and save the lid. Wash the lid and flatten it. Put it in an envelope. Mail the lid or lids to El Paso, Texas. Then Yoplait will donate 10 cents for every lid you send in to the Susan G. Komen for a Cure foundation.

I don't know about you, but I think I would like to just send the Susan G. Komen for a Cure a check directly. I guess if you already eat a lot of pink capped Yoplait yogurt this program makes sense.

What do you think:

October Is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

FitSugar — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0700

Today marks the first day of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's a yearly international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, and cure. When it comes to breast cancer prevention, early detection through monthly self-breast exams and annual mammograms for women over 40 is key. So take this as your friendly reminder to take charge of your breast health.

Knowledge really is power, and having access to facts and support when dealing with breast cancer is imperative, so check out these helpful links from well-known websites:

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month organization (NBCAM): Info on early warning signs of breast cancer, male breast cancer, and current news articles about the disease
Susan G. Komen for the Cure: Info on how to prevent breast cancer, different types of treatments, and a list of complimentary therapies

For more helpful links about breast cancer read more.

American Cancer Society: Info on every type of cancer and cancer facts and figures
National Breast Cancer Foundation: Info to help you understand breast cancer if you've just been diagnosed, an explanation of the different stages of breast cancer, and also myths about breast cancer
Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization: Offers support programs and services and a 24-hour Hotline

Lace Up for a Cure: Vigor Jacket by New Balance

FitSugar — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 08:45:00 -0700

Fall has arrived and with it cooler temperatures (well at least in some parts of the country). For all of your outdoor workout activities, you are going to need a long-sleeve layer, and might I suggest this Vigor Jacket by New Balance.

The jacket is part of their Lace Up For A Cure clothing line created to support breast cancer awareness. Fifteen percent of the price of the jacket, and all items in the pink ribbon collection, will be donated to the great foundation Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

All that being said it should come as no surprise that the jacket sports the pink ribbon on the collar. Plus, it is made out of New Balance's patented Lightning Dry® fabric for effective moisture management. It also has side pockets, a feature I admire in any jacket. If black is not your thing, then the jacket is also available in Nomad (meaning brown). You can buy the Vigor jacket directly for$63.99 directly from Lace Up for A Cure.

To see the details of the jacket just read more

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Cynthia Nixon Battled Breast Cancer

FitSugar — Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 -0700

Sometimes life does imitate art, and not in the ways we like. Actress Cynthia Nixon was diagnosed with breast cancer two years, reminiscent of Sex and the City character Samantha Jones' fictional battle with breast cancer.

Nixon kept the matter private while undergoing treatment – a lumpectomy and six and a half weeks of radiation treatment – but now is bringing her story to the pubic by becoming an ambassador for the Susan G. Komen For a Cure. Since her mother had twice battled breast cancer, Nixon began getting annual mammograms at thirty-five, which is beyond helpful since early detection is key to beating breast cancer. Even though we all know we should be doing monthly breast exams, many of us just simply forget. Cynthia is here to remind you to check yourself. Her advice is simple, so let's all follow it. She says," Talk with your doctor, make healthy lifestyle choices and most importantly, know your body as that can make all the difference in the world."

If you forget your monthly breast exam sign up for a reminder here. You know that the ladies of SATC think it is more than OK for you to touch yourself. So do it!

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We Have a Winner! Five of Them, In Fact

FitSugar — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:45:42 -0700

I call it "retail philanthropy" - buying a pink ribbon product that will keep you warm during cool weather workouts and donate a portion of the proceeds to breast cancer research. And now, we have five winners in our retail philanthropy giveaway! Please help me congratulate the winners, who will each get a Vigor Jacket by New Balance:

SaraEk
Kheine01
RedSugar
FitgirlFL
Dtutak

Thank you to all who participated! If you didn't win but still need a jacket and want to support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation, you can find the jacket at Lace Up for A Cure.

Win a Pink Ribbon Vigor Jacket by New Balance

FitSugar — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:30:00 -0700

This giveaway is over and the winners will be announced shortly. Thank you to all who participated.

By now, I'm sure you all are familiar with the fact that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I thought it would be great to support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation and help five of you Sugar users stay warm this Fall by giving away five Lace Up for a Cure Vigor Jackets by New Balance.

To enter to win one of the five jackets, all you have to do is log in and take the quiz below. (By the way, your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just simply by taking the quiz once you are logged in.) You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member to take the quiz. So if you're not already a member, just register here for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Also, this part is important, YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO TEAMSUGAR FOR YOUR VOTE TO COUNT.

Interested in more details? Click here for the official rules.

The contest will end on Monday, Oct. 22, at 1:00 p.m. PDT, and then I'll randomly select five winners from among the quiz-takers. Make sure to log in and take the quiz before then and don't forget to e-mail this to all your friends and family so they can have a chance at it too!

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Self's Workout in the Park

FitSugar — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:45:00 -0700

Last year I was excited to tell you about Self Magazine Workout in the Park, so thanks to user HipMom for reminding me of this year's event.

Self Magazine Workout in the Park is a full day event of working out and fun in select cities nationwide where you'll get access to tons of classes (yoga, dance, Pilates, etc.) and exercises all in one day. Tickets are only $20 ($25 at the door) and that includes a one year subscription to Self. What's more? Proceeds will benefit Cancer and Careers, Fertile Hope and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

April 26 - San Diego, CA
Mission Bay Park, Ski Beach

May 3 - Miami, FL
Lummus Park, Ocean Drive between 11th and 12th Street

May 10 - New York, NY
Central Park, Rumsey Playfield, entrance at 72nd and Fifth Avenue

May 17 - Chicago, IL
Lincoln Park, Grove #8, behind the Nature Museum

If you're interested then buy your tickets here.