Susan G. Komen for the Cure

It's about that time again! Summer is the perfect time for a walk! Good thing we have plenty of charities who sponsor walks, but since "I am woman," I think I'll dedicate this post to Race for the Cure and the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

"Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®, Komen has invested nearly $1.5 billion to fulfill its promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world."

Every summer, towns and cities from all of the nation, and a few across the world, host a Race for the Cure. You can either choose to walk or run. While I don't personally know of anyone that has or has had breast cancer, I have participated in Race for the Cure since I was a young babe. My aunts have been chairwomen for their Race for the Cure in Peoria, IL and have traveled all over the globe to race as well. The race has taken them to Rome and Germany. They have inspired my whole family to also participate in the race over the years as well.

Although any kind of cancer ruins lives and families, breast cancer, for me, is a great way to give back. I will want the help if I ever develop such a terminal illness, and could only hope that there are women out there who support me.

I believe everyone should get involved in such a great cause, breast cancer can strike any of the women who are close to you, and you need to be prepared if it ever does.

Quote from : http://www.komenadvocacy.org/content.aspx?id=34

Discover Nursing.

When I think of Johnson & Johnson, the first thing that comes to mind is baby soap; the kind that doesn't make babies tear up. But while watching my usual television programming the other night, gotta catch up on my Glee!, I saw a commercial for Johnson and Johnson's new campaign, entitled The Campaign for Nursing's Future. The website, discovernursing.com, is broken down into four separate categories, a Who, What, Why and How. The Who section, which contains stories from varieties of different nurses, from nursing students, nurses with disabilities, minorities in nursing, and men in nursing. The What section has any and all information you might need to know about nurses and nursing in general. The Why section says "Interested in becoming a nurse, but not sure what to expect? Here are some commonly held beliefs about the nursing profession, along with the real story." And the How section has any further information on the nursing if you want to begin a career in this profession.


While I applaud Johnson & Johnson for taking on a cause that many in the nursing profession have been fighting for years for, I  must say I'm a little confused what they are actually supporting. The website is very informative, and helpful, but I'm confused about Johnson & Johnson's role in this campaign. Maybe they can get together with other companies to promote nursing. If there are buildings in St. Louis or Nashville for Johnson & Johnson, maybe they could partner with Nurses for Newborns Foundation, providing more nurses to help out more families? Opportunity knocks!

Join Dawn.

Help Dawn save the wildlife.

Oil. The one thing humans believe makes the world go around. Yet, who suffers most when the oil spills into the oceans? The animals who are native to the area. And who is there to help save the ones who need it the most? Dawn.

Join us, by purchasing a bottle of Dawn Dish Soap, then registering your donation online. A dollar from your purchase and a minute of your time will help wildlife conservation organization in the fight to save these animals. 

Don’t fall victim to the “out of sight, out of mind” mentality. These animals are a vital part of this Earth and they need our help to maintain their way of life. You may not be able to clean them up yourselves, but you can help in aiding organizations such as, the International Bird Rescue Research Center or the Marine Mammal Center. These organizations are there every step of the way.

Just one bottle = $1. That dollar can make an ocean of difference.

After purchasing bottle, go online to register it, so your donation becomes final!

Check out more at How Dawn Saves Wildlife 

Dove Movement for Self Esteem

As girl growing up in the United States, a constant thought was wishing I looked like the girls in the magazine. Like every young girl, self esteem issues run high and confidence is at an all time low. It's maturity and time that teach us that it's about what's inside that counts, and that you should love your body for what it is. You should love yourself for who you are.

The website for the campaign is broken into four parts, The Story, how you can 'Join the Movement,' 'View the Self Esteem Tool Kit', and an advice-like section where other women share their stories from when they were 13.
The homepage says "On October 22-24, thousands of women across North America created 696 self-esteem building events. These events inspired more than 12,000 girls to reach their full potential with activities like the Boost Book and Real Beauty Day Spa. The movement is connecting to the audience with social media outlets like a blog, website and Twitter page. The website also gives information on their partnerships, like the Girl Scouts, whom they've been partnered with since 2002, as well as Boys and Girls Clubs of America (in 2008) and girls, inc.

Check out more information here :
www.dovemovement.com

A New Age for Domino's Pizza

Here in Charleston, my favorite pizza place is Domino's. Sure i like the local joints as much as the last guy, but for a chain, Domino's has my heart. We all know that Domino's has recently has a "turnaround" campaign in response to the negative comments they received from customers.
According to their documentary on the website www.pizzaturnaround.com, they've almost reached 9,000 franchises worldwide. But they've also had their lows. With comment coming in on the web about Domino's saying things like "crust seems a bit lacking...pizza was cardboard...mass produced, boring, bland pizza...processed cheese!!...microwave pizza is far superior..."
They decided it was time to make a change. So they went on a journey, to reevaluate all of their ingredients and change what was needed. Domino's turned to the people and took every negative comment and used it as a tool to change things. Since this whole campaign has started it has turned into more than just a pizza restoration, but a Domino's restoration. They've made sure all of their products are attune to customer's needs. I've noticed a difference too, which is usually why my friends and I choose Domino's.

Watch the documentary here! :

Sources: www.pizzaturnaround.com and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH5R56jILag&feature=player_embedded

Nurses for Newborns

These three women are participating in a fundraising event for the Nurses for Newborns Foundation. Anyone doing some shopping in Plaza Frontenac on Saturday December 11, can stop by the tables to have their gifts wrapped in exchange for donations to Nurses for Newborns. The donations will help the nurses who take care of thousands of newborns by feeding and clothing them.
The Foundation began in 1991 with Sharon Rohrbach's vision "to help prevent infant mortality, child abuse and neglect through home based programs that provide education, healthcare and positive parenting skills." If you would to help out, contact them at there St. Louis offices at (314) 544-3433 or their Tennessee offices at (615) 313-9989; or visit the Nurses for Newborns website at www.nfnf.org.

Nurses for Newborns

Diapers are just one of the MANY items Nurses for Newborns accepts as a donation for the newborns in Missouri and Tennessee who don't have them.The foundation's main building is located in St. Louis, MO and is a homebase for the number of nurses they have hired to visit numerous homes all over the St. Louis and Nashville areas. They accept everything from diapers, food, toys, winters clothes, shoes and strollers.
The Foundation began in 1991 with Sharon Rohrbach's vision "to help prevent infant mortality, child abuse and neglect through home based programs that provide education, health care and positive parenting skills." If you would to help out, contact them at there St. Louis offices at (314) 544-3433 or their Tennessee offices at (615) 313-9989; or visit the Nurses for Newborns website at www.nfnf.org.