If you are on Facebook or Twitter, I hope that by now you've heard about the Susan G. Komen For the Cure #FightBreastCancer initiative. Beginning September 30, at midnight (EST) to midnight October 1, they are kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by asking everyone to visit www.69-seconds.org and sign their petition.
Additionally, they've included several statistics that can be used to update your Facebook/Twitter status or blog. On Facebook and Twitter make sure to include the hashtag #fightbreastcancer. The goal is to promote awareness. Everyone has been affected by cancer in one way or another, all it takes is a moment to make a further increase awareness about this dreadful disease. Will you do your part?
Here's more information about the initiative...
Why 69 seconds?
Because that’s how often a woman dies of breast cancer somewhere in the world. A statistic we’re trying to change. It’s also about how long it takes to #fightbreastcancer by choosing to drive change, share support or educate at www.69-seconds.org.
We hope to mobilize millions to take 69 seconds to #fightbreastcancer AND break the Guinness World Record for Most Widespread Social Network Message in 24 Hours.
How can you join the fight?
- Visit 69-seconds.org and take action!
- From the website, change your Facebook and/or Twitter status to one of the following:
* Every 69 seconds, a woman dies of breast cancer somewhere in the world. #fightbreastcancer at http://69-seconds.org.
* Today is not about raising funds. It’s about raising virtual voices around the world to take action in 69 seconds or less. Visit http://69-seconds.org, post #fightbreastcancer to Facebook and Twitter or blog about it before midnight and help turn the virtual world pink.
Join the March of Dimes - National Capital Area and Saks Fifth Avenue on Saturday, September 11 from 3:00PM - 6:00PM. A $25 reservation fee is required, but includes a $25 Saks Gift Card along with a special 15% off coupon. 5% of sales made during the day will benefit the March of Dimes.
The event will include a champagne/cocktail reception (cocktails made by the Signature Chefs Cocktail Chair Gina Chersevani from PS 7’s) and Georgetown Cupcakes. Immediately following at 4PM, will be an exclusive World of Burberry Fashion Show with guest models to include the wives of Washington Redskins, Washington Capitals, the owners of Georgetown Cupcake, Chef Rock Harper, the March of Dimes very own Annie Boutin-King and Jackie Ludden and more…
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by calling 703-269-1206 or email heather_shawmenis@s5a.com to reserve your spot.
Saks Fifth Avenue
Tysons Galleria
2051 International Drive
McLean, VA 22102
703-761-0700
So Others Might Eat, better known simply by the acronym S.O.M.E., is an amazing organization that provides food to those who are hungry in the Washington, DC community. In addition to providing meals, they also offer employment training programs, drug treatment and mental health services as well as providing affordable housing to those in need.
Another major initiative of SOME is providing assistance to the elderly. I know all about this because I volunteer with their monthly meal delivery program to seniors. The deliveries are done the third Saturday of eat month and the focus area is the SE quadrant of Washington, DC. They are always looking for volunteers to assist with the deliveries and other programs targeted to seniors. It's such a rewarding experience and I look forward to doing it each month.
Currently, they are in need of donations of wall units and air conditioners to be given to those seniors who are suffers in the heat due to the extreme summer temperatures. To find out more about this project, please click here.
My final plug...
SOME is participating in the Sears Chef Challenge for a chance to win $5,000. Please visit: www.searschefchallenge.com to vote for Chef Pam Oldes of DC.
To learn more about SOME, please visit their website www.some.org.
