Pink gifts for the holidays!
During this season of lighting lights, spending time with
loved ones, and yes...shopping!, consider buying some items
that support great causes, like breast cancer awareness!
Shop at local stores or on-line to those places that donate a portion
of their profits to worthy causes. Browse these links below*:
OneInEight.com
TheBreastCancerSite.com
PinkRibbonMarketPlace.com
*We offer these as great web-based options and they are not endorsed
or connected with M.E.I.N. or Melissa Etheridge.
Announcing our prize winners!
Thanks to ALL for participating and
helping raise breast cancer awareness.
Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winner, Linda!
"Thanks so much to all the people at M.E.I.N. I have been
lucky enough to..." Read more...
Plus, read a random selection of the incredible submissions that we received in response to our drawing!
For winner announcement and submissions...
PINK NOTES:
Early Detection is Key
Review these brief notes from the American Cancer Society then view here for full info:
- Women age 40 and older should have a screening mammogram every year and should continue to do so for as long as they are in good health.
- Women in their 20's and 30's should have a clinical breast exam (CBE) as part of a periodic (regular) health exam by a health professional, preferably every 3 years. After age 40, women should have a breast exam by a health professional every year.
- Breast self exam (BSE) is an option for women starting in their 20's. Women should be told about the benefits and limitations of BSE. Women should report any breast changes to their health professional right away.
- Women at high risk should get an MRI and a mammogram every year. Women at moderately increased risk should talk with their doctors about benefits and limitations of adding MRI screening to their yearly mammogram. Yearly MRI screening is not recommended for women whose lifetime risk of breast cancer is less than 15%.
Be Informed
Be sure to visit your doctor and get expert attention for any concerns. Take additional action by doing research on the internet to help answer questions and to seek support. Medicinenet.com is a great resource.
Proper Nutrition is Vital
Melissa has been quoted as saying, "Nutrition, nutrition... Eat your fruits and vegetables" in regards to staying healthy. Read more about nutrition from BreastCancer.org.
Wear your Pink/Give Support
Buy merchandise that supports breast cancer research and early detection services or donate to your favorite organization. View the sites on the right and navigate to their donation page.
Welcome to the M.E.I.N. Pink Page! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but this page will stay active throughout the year so stay in touch.
Melissa's own life changing battle with breast cancer began in October 2004. She's an advocate for breast cancer research as well as environmental sustainability, and makes an important connection between the two.
We've created this new "pink" section of melissaetheridge.com to share an open space for information and awareness. Get your pink on, make a donation and get informed about early detection!
