Monday, October 1, 2012

Mimi's Cafe Power of Pink Campaign Raises Breast Cancer Awareness

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I don't know anyone who has not been affected by this disease: a mother, sister, aunt, wife, or friend. As you know, I am all about prevention. I know that a mammogram isn't going to prevent breast cancer, but it can help detect it and hopefully, get someone the help they need early enough.

 I am working with Mimi's Cafe to introduce it's Power of Pink campaign. Mimi's Cafe is partnering with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) this month to create and spread awareness for breast cancer. For the entire month of October, all 145 location will display a Giving Tree. Guests who donate $1 will be given a leaf to inscribe to put on the tree, and for $5, they receive a limited-edition pink ribbon lapel pin. In return, Mimi's Cafe will provide up to $30 in coupons for those making an in-store donation. If you can't make it to a restaurant, you can still support the campaign through eGift Card donations and digital donations to the Giving Tree. All proceeds will go to the NBCF.
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A little about Mimi's Cafe and the National Breast Cancer Foundation
Inspired by his visit to France, and with a passion for food, Arthur J. Simms opened the first Mimi's Cafe in 1978. Today, the French-inspired neighborhood bistro is owned by Bob Evans Farms, Inc. There are 145 locations in 24 states that offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Recognized as one of the leading breast cancer organizations in the world, the National Breast Cancer Foundation's (NBCF) mission is to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need. A recipient of Charity Navigator's highest 4-star rating for eight years, NBCF provides women "Help for Today...Hope for Tomorrow®" through its National Mammography Program, Beyond The Shock®, Early Detection Plan, MyNBCF online support community, and breast cancer research programs. For more information, please visit www.nbcf.org.

Disclosure: I was invited to attend the event and received a gift card to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided. All opinions expressed are my own.
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40 comments:

  1. I will definitely spread the word about breast cancer by letting my friends and family know about it and getting a mammogram.

    shopgurl101 at gmail dot com

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  2. I got a mammogram and I bought a breast cancer awareness ribbon.

    ~Mary Happymommy

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  3. I remind my Mom yearly to get a mammogram and I wear a Breast Cancer awareness tee. Entry name >*Holly Hennessy Swint astroqueen67@yahoo.com

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  4. My mother has conquered breast cancer, and we do various runs and walks together throughout the year :)

    Auri Lae on Rafflecopter

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  5. October is such a great month because it is dedicated to awareness, but as a consumer, I buy pink products year round if possible. I plan on putting my "peace, love, tatas" magnet back on my car & wearing my pink ribbons as often as possible!
    Jennifer Harriman

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  6. My friend is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, so this is dear to my heart.

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  7. I am spreading the word by making sure my loved ones are getting checked!
    fb: rab pom

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  8. I will encourage my friends and family to get mammograms.

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  9. I will encourage friend and family to get regular exams and mammograms!

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  10. I plan to spread awareness by talking to my sisters about mammograms.

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  11. I'll donate to breast cancer awareness and encourage the ladies in my life to get a mammogram. jenniferpeaslee at gmail dot com

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  12. I ran in the Race for the Cure on Sept. 30th. I had a fundraiser in my fitness class which was a huge success!

    Holly Chernoff
    hbbb55 at hotmail dot com (rafflecoter)

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  13. I wear my breast cancer awareness ribbon
    cbowling3750@comcast.net

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  14. I remind my friends to get mammograms

    I am entering the giveaway as Elena

    elena150980@yahoo.com

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  15. I have purchased a pink breast cancer awareness bow and have it displayed on my cubicle at work.

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  16. I've made blog posts about the importance of breast exams

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  17. I will talk to friends and family about getting mammograms.

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  18. I will always stay up-to-date on prevention.

    ccboobooy at gmail dot com

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  19. I buy pink year round so nothing new so far but the month is young and there may be new opportunities.

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  20. always tell other women to get their yearly screenings and don't put it off!

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  21. i walk the relay for life every year since high school so (cough) 10 years now - and i always invite friends and family to come with me

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  22. Lost my mom to ovarian cancer last year. I am running marathons this year in her honor. I'm new to your blog...Love it already!

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  23. I am going to donate in the memory of my husbands grandma.

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  25. I juist bought some Breast Cancer postage stamps
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

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  27. I was just reminded I am overdue for my annual mammogram (just a week or so), but THANK YOU for the reminder. I try to spread the word about breast cancer awareness throughout the year. it's not just for October!

    krf1956 -at- gmail

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  28. I buy pink ribbon products, and when it's Breast Cancer Awareness month I always post reminds to friends get a mammo on FB.

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  29. I remind friends to get their mammograms, I donated headwraps and hats to my oncologist, and I support friends that walk or run for Breast Cancer Awareness.

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  30. I will encourage my friends and family to get mammograms and wear pink

    s2s2 at comcast dot net

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  31. I will encourage the women I know to do monthly self breast exams, get mamograms and to be educated about the disease.
    Diane baum
    esldiane@gmail.com

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  32. MY MOM, AKA... GRANDMA MIMI, AND MY GRANDMOTHER, GRANDMA MICKIE, BOTH ARE SURVIVORS OF BREAST CANCER. MY MOTHER STARTED A CANCER AWARENESS/SUPPORT GROUP IN OUR LOCAL AREA. I GATHER WIGS AND OTHER SUPPLIES THAT COULD BE OF USE AND DONATED THEM TO THE GROUP AND PROVIDED ANY INFO AVAILABLE I COULD TO AREA WOMEN. I ALSO WORKED FOR 10 YEARS AT THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPT, WORKING AS THE LEAD CLERICAL PERSON FOR THE BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER PROGRAM. I NO LONGER WORK THERE BUT STILL PROVIDE INFO TO LADIES THAT KNOW MY NAME AND COME UP TO ME ON THE STREET OR CALL MY HOME FOR MORE INFO. THANK YOU FOR THE GIVEAWAY AND FOR HELPING TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF BREAST CANCER!

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  33. I will encourage friends to visit Mimi's during this event to learn more.

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  34. I always encourage all my female friends to get a mammogram once a year.

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  35. I buy pink ribbon products and do the race for a cure every year.

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  36. I participated in a walk raising money for research

    brich22 at earthlink dot net

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  37. I bid on pink gloves and shoes worn by NFL players.

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  38. I plan to spread Breast Cancer awareness by wearing pink and supporting organizations and people working to raise money and awareness.

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  39. I just baked pink cupcakes to take to work tommorow! One of the delivery guys at work's wife just was diagnosed. She has a double massectomy.

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  40. I plan to remind the special ladies in my life to do their monthly exams, so important :)

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