Showing posts with label breast cancer awareness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label breast cancer awareness. Show all posts

Monday, October 6, 2014

Think Pink, Earn AA Miles.

Have boobs? Know someone who has boobs? Then, by now, when you see the color pink, you think breast cancer awareness.  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and your generosity to the cause can pay off. 

Now through October 31, you can donate to Miles for the Cure and American Airlines will reward you with double AAdvantage® miles — 20 miles per dollar, with a minimum of $25 donation. Donate now.  Your donation can help save lives and get you several miles closer to your next travel destination.  

Check out AA's Be Pink campaign to see their other activities in support of breast cancer awareness and research.

FACTS ABOUT BREAST CANCER IN THE U.S.A.

  • One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
  • Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.
  • Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women.
  • Each year it is estimated that over 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die.
  • Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,150 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 410 will die each year.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Think PINK! Miles for a Cure.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  With the help of many partner organizations,  now we're all familiar with the pink colored cleats, t-shirts, caps, signs and more that we see every year to raise awareness and educate people about breast cancer.

Do your part to support breast cancer research and find a cure for this deadly disease that impacts so many.  As an added bonus you can earn 15 American Aadvantage miles for every dollar donated to breast cancer.  Donate today! A minimum $25 donation is needed to qualify for the bonus. Get more details at the Miles for the Cure website.