This is a sponsored post by Philips Healthcare
We all think pink every October, and the awareness of breast cancer prevention is just a part of life. That said, we still have so far to go. I have to be honest and admit that as a woman over 40, I am not doing all that I should be.
I went to my 25th high school reunion this summer, and as I was connecting with people, I found out that one of my dear friends was treated for breast cancer about five years ago. I was floored. I have two other friends my age who had breast cancer before 40. I didn’t walk through it with them either, but I think there was something about my friend — my high school friend who I still remember as a teen girl — that brought it so close to home.
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- Educating women about the importance of early screening and detection
- Empowering them to ask the right questions that will help them make the right choices
- Encouraging them to talk to their doctor to get screened today
As a part of Philips global campaign, Philips is:
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Illuminating landmarks Pink around the world.
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Raising money for breast cancer research.
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Facilitating discussions around the theme of breast cancer prevention with the importance of early detection and the importance of low dose mammography screening technology.
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Since Thanksgiving is coming up. I will buy Thanksgiving meals for the less unfortunate. I do it every year and it feels good to pay it foward
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Probably some toys for toy’s for tots.
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I like to donate to the local women’s domestic violence shelter, they can always use more help there.
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A child in need for the hoildays!!
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I would use the money to help out our PTO.
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our local food pantry is always in need
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I’d use it for our Angel Tree child!
our food bank here is hurting. I would help with that
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I’d use the gift card to buy a bunch of games and books to donate to Toys for Tots this year. Thanks!
I donate to Toys for Tots every year, so I would buy as many toys as I could
My time and money go to a local organization that takes care of severe and profoundly disabled children and adults.
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As she recently became unemployed.
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my mom she’s on a fixed income
Toys for Tots or Make a Wish are my favorite charities.
Doctors without Borders.
I have family on very small fixed incomes that could always use a little extra.
For our food bank.
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A pink breast cancer shirt with a matching hat…I have been wanting to get one for a while but never did yet..
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I am the PTA volunteer in charge of my daughter’s school’s “Croc Cheer” program (we are the Crocodiles!!) which purchases gifts for kids at her school this holiday season. We usually ask people to purchase an outfit and one toy. I could buy a few outfits and toys with this gift card!
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I’d buy food for my local animal shelter.
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My employer has a special “cause” we always give to. It’s a backpack program where food is sent home with some children on weekends. For some, it might be the only real food they have when schools aren’t open.
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I would donate to help wounded veterans.
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I would help with friends’ bills
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Toys for tots
Donate to food pantry
I would buy presents for our Christmas adopt a family
I have lost weight so I need to buy new clothes then I would donate all my other ones to goodwill
I’d donate it to the Food Shelf where I volunteer.
A number of things they need to purchase.
Thank you.
Purchase thanksgiving dinner for a family in need!
I would donate to the local food bank.
Our church does collections for local mom’s to be that are struggling. I’d like to buy items for a new baby or mom to help them out.
I’d donate it to susan g komen
I would take my mother in law out to dinner. She is a breast cancer survivor!!
Where I am our food bank is suffering, so I would donate to them
I would buy food to donate to our local soup kitchen.
my friend lost her husband to cancer, they have young children, I would give the money to her
I think it’d be Gilda’s Club in our area. They are a great source of support and education during a battle with cancer.
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I would buy groceries then donate to the food bank
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Spend some valuable time having a Mani pedi w my mom who is a breast cancer survivor.
I would give it to my local shelter.
I local church collects coats for kids this time of year, so I’d buy a couple coats 🙂
I would take my friend Lauren out and pamper her. She has had brain cancer, skin cancer and most recently breast cancer. She is a fighter and a survivor. She could use a little TLC!
I would first get myself a mammogram, then give back to the community through my church.
I would help the local animal shelter.
I would use it to purchase items for our local food bank.
I’d donate it to someone who could really use the money.
I would donate to a charity.
money would go for the community closet which helps feed and cloth those in need
I would donate to cancer research
I would use it for an Angel Tree kiddo!
I would give the money to our local soup kitchen.
give it to a family who are fighting cancer,,my brother passed over a year ago an I know he had a tough time financially
I would spend money on a number of children’s causes globally, nationally, or locally and many of the research funds for diseases like cancer.
I’d buy some winter jackets for foster kids!
i would buy christmas for people in need
I love gifting surprise gifts to a family who’s struggling.
I would buy toys and donate them to the toys for tots program at Christmas time.
I’d donate some diapers and wipes to a mom who needs them.
I would buy meals from local store to donate.
i would buy a toy and donate it to toys for tots so a child has a toy for the holidays
I know 3 children that need some new clothes and shoes for school and they will be very appreciative of anything I could get for them.
I would help out my elderly neighber whose husband just died
I’d buy things for the Christian Help Center!
I would buy groceries for an elderly lady on fixed income, it would help her so much.
I would give it to someone with kids in need
I would buy food to donate to our local soup kitchen.
I’d give it to a friend in need with 2 kids.
I would buy groceries for our church’s food pantry.
I would donate to breast cancer research
Breast cancer research is a very important cause to me — my sister and many of my friends are going through treatment now.
I would donate the money to breast cancer research in honor of my mother, who passed away due to this disease.