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[ORGANIZATION/COMPANY NAME] PROUDLY WEARS PINK GLOVES
FOR BREAST CANCER
Raising awareness for breast cancer never looked so good
[CITY, STATE], [DATE], 2016 – For the [X time/year in a row], [Name] is
making an important statement using pink exam gloves: A World Without Breast
Cancer Is in Our Hands®. Not only does wearing these gloves increase
awareness for breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness month
(October), but a portion of the sales of these gloves is donated to the National
Breast Cancer Foundation® (NBCF) to help support mammograms, educational
and essential services for underserved women.
According to the NBCF, breast cancer is the second leading cause of
death in women and approximately one in every eight women will be diagnosed
in their lifetime. Fortunately, these numbers have continued to decrease in recent
years due to education and ealry detection, improvements in treatment options
and better methods of screening.
“Early detection is critical to receive proper treatment, which is why we
chose to wear these pink gloves. In addition, the pink glove phenomenon serves
as a support system for all those affected by breast cancer.” [EXPERT FROM
YOUR FACILITY, FACILITY SPOKESPERSON OR CLINICAL SPECIALIST].
By wearing pink gloves, [Name] shows its support for extending both research
and awareness efforts in order to eliminate this disease.
©2016 Medline Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. Medline and Pink Glove Dance are registered trademarks of
Medline Industries, Inc.
Medline and Its Breast Cancer Mission
A woman’s breast cancer detection journey can be filled with fear. To help
create a comfortable, friendly and open dialogue about breast cancer between
nurses and patients, Medline, a global medical supplies distributor, introduced
the first pink exam gloves in 2009. In 2011, the company created the Medline
Pink Glove Dance video competition, the only campaign to unite thousands of
healthcare professionals, patients, survivors and communities – all through the
joy of dancing. For over a decade, Medline has been committed to breast cancer
awareness and early detection through a partnership with the National Breast
Cancer Foundation (NBCF). To date, the company has donated $1.7 million to
NBCF, which has helped nearly 670,000 women in need of screening and
treatment. Medline also provides free, on-site mammograms to employees with
more than 1,500 screenings to date.
Since its inception, more than 10,000 operating room nurse professionals have
attended the company’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness Breakfast. Notable
speakers include actors Ann Jillian, Rue McClanahan, Jill Eikenberry and
Michael Tucker, celebrities Giuliana and Bill Rancic, journalists Linda Ellerbee
and Zoraida Sambolin, Dr. Marla Shapiro, and three-time breast cancer survivor
and avid runner Judy Pickett.
Learn more about the company’s commitment athttp://www.medline.com/aboutus/breast-cancer-awareness/. Join in or follow the conversation about this breast
cancer awareness initiative by using #MedlineBCA.
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©2016 Medline Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. Medline and Pink Glove Dance are registered trademarks of
Medline Industries, Inc.
About Medline
Medline is a global manufacturer and distributor serving the health care
industry with medical supplies and clinical solutions that help customers achieve
both clinical and financial success. Headquartered in Mundelein, Ill., the
company offers 350,000+ medical devices and support services through more
than 1,200 direct sales representatives who are dedicated points of contact for
customers across the continuum of care. For more information on Medline, go
to www.medline.com or http://www.medline.com/social-media to connect with
Medline on its social media channels.
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©2016 Medline Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. Medline and Pink Glove Dance are registered trademarks of
Medline Industries, Inc.