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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: [Media Contact Information] [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. About [Name of Your Facility] Overview statement describing your facility ©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. ### ©2016 Medline Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. Medline and Pink Glove Dance are registered trademarks of Medline Industries, Inc.