Friday, October 8, 2010

Pink with a Purpose

 

When Beverly started Pink Saturday, she probably had no idea how big it would grow...just like the Susan G. Komen Foundation...when her sister, Nancy, started the foundation twenty-five years ago, she probably had no idea how it would grow and how many lives it would impact...but just look at what I found at the grocery store this week...

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The Energizer Bunny has made pink batteries...

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And we have Pink Race for the Cure reading glasses...

 

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They have a pretty pink purse holder and pink jewels on the edges. Are these cute or what?

And wait, there's more!!! Pink refrigerator dishes to remind you of the Race every time you pack away the  leftovers.

revision 2  And water bottles to carry when you participate in the Race for the Cure or in the Relay for Life.  So many ways to contribute...all our lives have been touched by cancer...vow to do something toward the cure on a regular basis...start with self-examinations...and don't forget mammograms and prayers.

Now, back to Beverly's Pink Saturday party...http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/

Thanks for stopping by.

6 comments:

Nancy said...

I know! I was at Sams this week and they have Pink everything including some fabulous pink luggage which I was really wanting! I could use a pair of the pink reading glasses, too! LOVE your music! xoxo Nancy

Deanna said...

Hi dear,
what a wonderful Pink post for a great cause! I just recently bought reading glasses but would you be a dear and let me know where you found the pink glasses? I would love for my money to go towards that instead.

Have a happy Saturday,
Deanna :D

Marie said...

Wow, I haven't seen all that pink when shopping, thanks for opening my eyes....
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
Halloween fun giveaway

Beverly said...

Happy Pink Saturday, LaVerne.

I know just what you mean, and I agree that this corporate support is awesome. And, it is the right thing for them to day.

My husband and I were in the grocery store yesterday, and we were both noticing and remarking about all of the pink.

Unknown said...

Oh how wonderful!! I have to find those awesome pink bottles and covers.

Anonymous said...

I love the PINKS you shared on this post, LaVerne!! It's awesome that so much is PINK in October...I hope tons of money is generated for helping in the fight of breast cancer.

I love your haunted homecoming corsages! I didn't realize you sold at the Wimberly (SP) Trade Days.....what fun!!

Gotta run.....the to list is loooooong today!

L, Dana



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Limping Deer and the Twins
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Milk Glass Collection

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Mexicana

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