Breast Cancer Awareness Month

UNice Pink Love Free Wigs Program: Standing with Cancer Fighters

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, UNice is proud to announce the launch of their upcoming program UNice Pink Love. This initiative goes beyond celebrating beauty; it's about empowerment, resilience, and sharing the stories of cancer survivors.

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  • UNice Pink Love Program gifts 100 free wigs to cancer patients.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, UNice is proud to announce the launch of their upcoming program UNice Pink Love .
  • From October 8th to October 15, 2023, UNice is offering all cancer patients the opportunity to apply for a free wig through the UNice PInk Love initiative.
  • That is why we are gifting 100 premium-quality Remy human hair wigs, because we strongly believe that sharing beauty is a way of spreading love," stated Autumn Smith, a spokesperson for the UNice Pink Love campaign.

PINK CHARITY SKI - SKISET and EDL SKI launch campaign for the League Against Breast Cancer

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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PARIS, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SKISET, the world's number one ski hire company, and EDL, a new, top-of-the-range artisanal ski brand, is launching a limited-edition charity ski in aid of the League Against Breast Cancer.

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  • PARIS, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SKISET, the world's number one ski hire company, and EDL, a new, top-of-the-range artisanal ski brand, is launching a limited-edition charity ski in aid of the League Against Breast Cancer.
  • This one off ski has been designed in pink to reflect the colours of the breast cancer awareness campaign, but has the same build quality as EDL Cobalt, one of the flagship models of the EDL SKI collection.
  • Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths among women.
  • This collaboration between SKISET and ski makers EDL SKI for Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a continuation of the support that we gave to this cause through Odyssea La Plagne."

Soapy Joe's Launches "Splash Dash" Interactive Augmented Reality Game Powered by Continuum XR

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Soapy Joe's Car Wash, the family-owned car wash with locations across San Diego County, today announced the launch of its "Splash Dash" web-based augmented reality (AR) game powered by Continuum XR at the Wave FC Fan Fest taking place this Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Deigo. This isn't your average AR game; each unique game play will donate $2 back to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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  • This isn't your average AR game; each unique game play will donate $2 back to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
  • Players who post their score on the app's leaderboard will receive one free Magic Joe car wash ($20 value) at any Soapy Joes location.
  • The theme of the game is centered around breast cancer awareness and there will be hints of pink throughout.
  • Together, the Komen Foundation and Soapy Joe's are reshaping traditional fundraising methods in their quest to support breast cancer awareness and services.

She Did it!! Ultra Marathon Swimmer Sarah Thomas Completes Swim Across Lake Mead Swimming 47.5 Miles to Make Waves to Fight Cancer for Swim Across America

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On October 7, 2023, ultra marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas set another world record with a monumental swim that no other swimmer has ever attempted. Sarah completed a 47.5-mile swim (pending ratification) of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam. The swim took her 26 hours, 45 minutes and 45 seconds (26:45:45) to complete. Sarah, a breast cancer survivor, took on this swim not just to break another world record, but to help make waves in the fight against cancer and to raise critical funds for cancer research with Swim Across America.

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  • Sarah completed a 47.5-mile swim (pending ratification) of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam.
  • I'm a cold water swimmer, so this was a bit warmer than I'm used to, but it ended up being lovely," said Sarah Thomas.
  • I'm so excited to be able to accomplish swimming in Lake Mead, and as a breast cancer survivor, to do it during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all while raising crucial funds for cancer research with Swim Across America."
  • Sarah has supported Swim Across America since 2018, when the inaugural Swim Across America - Denver swim was held in her home community.

Auria is Empowering Women and Saving Lives through Early Breast Cancer Detection

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When Veronica Handcock heard about Auria's breast cancer screening through her employer, Simmons Foods based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, she immediately signed up to receive a test kit in the mail. Veronica had been getting yearly mammograms since the age of 35, but a simple at-home test called Auria, changed her breast health journey forever.

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  • Veronica had been getting yearly mammograms since the age of 35, but a simple at-home test called Auria, changed her breast health journey forever.
  • Auria is the first at-home biological breast cancer screening test for women starting at age 30.
  • Auria is a product of award-winning Namida Lab , using the power of tears to research and develop novel cancer detection tests.
  • As we enter Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Auria is raising awareness of the importance of accessible early detection that saves lives.

CūtisCare Continues to Champion Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for Breast Cancer Patients Battling Late Effects of Radiation

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CūtisCare LLC leading provider of wound care management services to hospitals and physicians, is taking the initiative to raise awareness about the potential of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) as an adjunct therapy for breast cancer patients dealing with the late effects of radiation.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CūtisCare LLC leading provider of wound care management services to hospitals and physicians, is taking the initiative to raise awareness about the potential of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) as an adjunct therapy for breast cancer patients dealing with the late effects of radiation.
  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is the CMS-approved, adjunct therapy of choice for those suffering from the late effects of radiation, that can expedite healing and alleviate the consequences of radiation therapy when used as part of a comprehensive care plan.
  • In a recent article, Hyperbaric Aware shed light on the challenges breast cancer patients face due to radiation therapy:
    "Attempting a breast reconstruction with damaged, irradiated tissue can reduce your chances of healing.
  • As we enter Breast Cancer Awareness Month this year, CūtisCare encourages everyone to stand up and support breast cancer survivors by raising awareness about the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Know the Risks and Warning Signs of This Rare, Fast-Growing Cancer

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare type of breast cancer. It only accounts for one to five percent of all breast cancer cases, but it's important to know your risk and the warning signs, as this form of the disease is aggressive, fast-growing, and hard to detect early. For October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is highlighting IBC to help women be aware of this invasive cancer.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare type of breast cancer.
  • It only accounts for one to five percent of all breast cancer cases, but it's important to know your risk and the warning signs, as this form of the disease is aggressive, fast-growing, and hard to detect early.
  • For October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is highlighting IBC to help women be aware of this invasive cancer.
  • "IBC is tricky as it doesn't usually present with a breast lump like many women expect when they think of a breast cancer.

LifeQuotes.com Salutes Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a Good News Survey: Life Insurance Prices for Recovering Breast Cancer Patients are Lower than Four Years Ago

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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Zieba continued, "High quality life insurance coverage is often available to breast cancer survivors at very attractive rates.

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  • Zieba continued, "High quality life insurance coverage is often available to breast cancer survivors at very attractive rates.
  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a yearly campaign that intends to educate women about the importance of early screening, checkups, and more.
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  • Life insurance policies described, quoted, shown and illustrated throughout this press release may not be available in all states.

Northeast Delta HSA collaborates with the City of Tallulah to host a 1K/5K race on October 7

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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MONROE, La., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) has partnered with the City of Tallulah as the title sponsor of its 4th Annual 1K/5K Walk/Run in memory of Bea Willis. This event is set for Saturday, October 7 at 8 a.m., at Madison Parish High School, 1234 Madison High Drive, Tallulah, La.

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  • Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) has partnered with the City of Tallulah as the title sponsor of its 4th Annual 1K/5K Walk/Run in memory of Bea Willis.
  • This event is set for Saturday, October 7 at 8 a.m., at Madison Parish High School, 1234 Madison High Drive, Tallulah, La.
  • MONROE, La., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) has partnered with the City of Tallulah as the title sponsor of its 4th Annual 1K/5K Walk/Run in memory of Bea Willis.
  • This event is set for Saturday, October 7 at 8 a.m., at Madison Parish High School, 1234 Madison High Drive, Tallulah, La.

Coffee for a Cure Gives Back at The Human Bean on Friday, October 20

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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All food and beverage proceeds on this day — at The Human Bean locations throughout the country — will be donated to local breast cancer foundations.

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  • All food and beverage proceeds on this day — at The Human Bean locations throughout the country — will be donated to local breast cancer foundations.
  • This is the coffee company's largest nationwide fundraiser of the year, held each October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
  • "Since we started this giveback program, The Human Bean family has lost a barista, a franchise owner, and family members and friends to breast cancer," says Rhonda Hawkins, co-founder of The Human Bean.
  • Since 2005, The Human Bean's Coffee for a Cure giveback program has raised over $3 million.