~*~ Race for the Cure~*~

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  • ryan198
    ryan198 Posts: 1,015
    TrixieCat wrote:
    :mad:
    WTF???
    Yeah, the pink ribbon on the cover kills me...

    So we should spend our time trying to find out why women get breast cancer???
    How about this: My friend that had a double mastectomy was a vegetarian who indulged in a glass or 2 of red wine every night or so and used detergent without all of the harsh chemicals.
    It runs in her family we found out.
    Ugh...talk about making a profit off the pink ribbon.
    As I was writing before I don't think Dr. King had too much to do with the book cover, and definitely not the way it was marketed. But, let's face it, would you have picked up the book if it was all-black and tucked in a corner? The pink ribbon is a symbol that we, as a social society, recognize and tie to this ambiguous thing - Breast Cancer Awareness - so it makes sense that the marketers would do that. Also, it's not like Dr. King is driving around a Porsche or has a huge house so I'm pretty sure she didn't make a boatload of money off this book.

    Anyway, the book is about both preventative and fund raising after you get cancer. The biggest thing she does, IMO, is bring to light the fact that while we buy Yoplait, or Ford Trucks thinking that its going to help breast cancer, these companies actually donate very little to the cause, and/or we could be more efficient with our money by purchasing store brands then donating our change from that savings to breast cancer research, etc.. When you are racing for the cure, on the other hand, all that money goes to the foundation.

    The other part of the book that is particularly good (even if you aren't down with the idea of preventative care and/or finding a cure), its that even when a lot of money goes to breast cancer, there hasn't been concerted effort to spend the money in strategic ways. Either way, I have 6 sisters, and a wife (whose grandmother had breast cancer), so this is pretty important to me even if my odds of getting it aren't as high. I would never say you shouldn't buy yoplait, ford, or panera (the pink ribbon bagel is outrageously good) but just be aware of what is actually going on with your money - and that there may be better avenues (which you have found) to direct your donations. Once again, good luck, and if you run again next year when I am in my full-time job I will definitely sponsor you.
  • KosmicJelli
    KosmicJelli Posts: 1,855
    BAD BumP 4 da Boobies
  • kcherub
    kcherub Posts: 961
    ryan198 wrote:
    The other part of the book that is particularly good (even if you aren't down with the idea of preventative care and/or finding a cure), its that even when a lot of money goes to breast cancer, there hasn't been concerted effort to spend the money in strategic ways. Either way, I have 6 sisters, and a wife (whose grandmother had breast cancer), so this is pretty important to me even if my odds of getting it aren't as high. I would never say you shouldn't buy yoplait, ford, or panera (the pink ribbon bagel is outrageously good) but just be aware of what is actually going on with your money - and that there may be better avenues (which you have found) to direct your donations. Once again, good luck, and if you run again next year when I am in my full-time job I will definitely sponsor you.

    I think we are all down with preventative care, but it just isn't there right now, and until they can get all the genetic issues of breast cancer figured out, preventative measures can't be solid. I am a bit biased, but I would rather see a cure, as I just don't think they are ever going to be able to figure out what solidly causes breast cancer. It could be a myriad of things, or just luck of the draw. Cancer has been around forever, and I don't think they had parabens or the pill hundreds of years ago. See what I mean?

    I agree that some of the big campaigns are a bit misleading, but it does get the cause "out there" and fresh in people's minds all the time. I mean, people who haven't been affected personally by BC (specifically). I think we have all been affected by some cancer or another...

    I don't seek and buy items that claim to donate to BC programs, but if those items are around the same price (and quality) as other items, I will buy them. Something is better than nothing. I think that when we are donating cash to a BC organization, most people choose something that does give most of those funds to the actual programs--like Komen, or some of the smaller groups that focus not only on research, but support. Believe me, support has been almost as important than the drugs...

    BTW, 100% of the sales of Ford's "Warriors In Pink" merchandise goes directly to Komen.

    Thanks for continuing this conversation. I think it's going nicely... ;)

    EDIT: Back to TrixieCat, and her most awesome fund-raising!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I still want you all to "take care"--I am just damn tired of typing it.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/kcherub#p/a/u/0/N-UQprRqSwo
  • KosmicJelli
    KosmicJelli Posts: 1,855
    Almost to the bottom.... BA BUMP!!! :) 4 u KCHERUB
  • kcherub
    kcherub Posts: 961
    KosmicJelli wrote:
    Almost to the bottom.... BA BUMP!!! :) 4 u KCHERUB

    You made me smile. :) See?
    I still want you all to "take care"--I am just damn tired of typing it.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/kcherub#p/a/u/0/N-UQprRqSwo
  • Black Diamond
    Black Diamond Posts: 25,109
    Late night bump
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  • stickboy
    stickboy Posts: 2,981
    I just saw the ad for this in the free metro newspaper


    awesome to be a part of a group of people like you all. :)

    my finanicial situation sucks right now but maybe I'll just come thru to show support and do what I can to help
    Aah, fuck it, I’m just gonna go home, turn on the fuckin’ TV...
    Watch the nightly news and drink a beer...
    Like I could even change the world, yeah right...
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  • KosmicJelli
    KosmicJelli Posts: 1,855
    kcherub wrote:
    You made me smile. :) See?

    yay!! I love to make people laugh and smile... makes the heart and soul feel better!!!!
  • kcherub
    kcherub Posts: 961
    for the bumps, or not. It's all beautiful...
    I still want you all to "take care"--I am just damn tired of typing it.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/kcherub#p/a/u/0/N-UQprRqSwo
  • KosmicJelli
    KosmicJelli Posts: 1,855
    Do the right thing! Bumping for the cure...
  • kcherub
    kcherub Posts: 961
    Just cause!!!
    I still want you all to "take care"--I am just damn tired of typing it.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/kcherub#p/a/u/0/N-UQprRqSwo
  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    boobs
  • riffrandall
    riffrandall Posts: 685
    This definitely deserves a bump!

    I'm running this too!!
    "If you're looking for someone to pull you out of that ditch, you're out of luck."
  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    riffrandall wrote:
    This definitely deserves a bump!

    I'm running this too!!
    That is great!
    :)
    I am excited for it. I have never done something like this.
    And I think I am taking a surfing lesson next week. Another first. :)
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • Bibbs
    Bibbs Posts: 229
    bump for kcherub trixie and LAURA
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  • chiquimonkey
    chiquimonkey Posts: 9,337
    even more evidence PJ fans are the best :)

    as soon as i get paid on the 1st i'll chip in my contribution too!
  • riffrandall
    riffrandall Posts: 685
    TrixieCat wrote:
    That is great!
    :)
    I am excited for it. I have never done something like this.
    And I think I am taking a surfing lesson next week. Another first. :)

    YES! I did that this summer too. I love it.
    Granted- it was paddle surfing, but still.. I was standing up, on a surfboard, in the waves.
    It was awesome!!
    "If you're looking for someone to pull you out of that ditch, you're out of luck."
  • Bibbs
    Bibbs Posts: 229
    bump for kcherub trixie and LAURA
    ••• Immortality •••
    www.myspace.com/kosmicjelli
  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    riffrandall wrote:
    YES! I did that this summer too. I love it.
    Granted- it was paddle surfing, but still.. I was standing up, on a surfboard, in the waves.
    It was awesome!!
    Shut Up! We are doing the same cool things twins! :p
    I am hoping it works out. My dental hygienist told me about the place she went to last month.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Thank you everyone for you support so far!
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away

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