It’s time for you to help spread this message ” Breast Cancer is CURABLE if detected early” and be a part of Breast Cancer Foundation‘s mission to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. Breast cancer is the number one cancer affecting women in Singapore, with almost 8,000 new cases diagnosed between 2006 and 2010. Close to 20% of these cases prove fatal, but early detection and treatment can save breasts and save lives.
Pink is the signature colour of the global fight against breast cancer, here are some PINK Breast Cancer Awareness event happening in this month of October:
Pink Ribbon Market at Clarke Quay
Do your part for charity as part of the proceeds from our Clarke Quay Traders’ Market goes to the Breast Cancer Foundation this October. A monthly bazaar happening every third weekend of the month at Clarke Quay Central Fountain Square. Show your support for the cause by dressing up in pink and enjoy free candy floss with any spending at our Traders’ Market.
Operation Pink at Parkway Pantai Hospitals
October visitors to Gleneagles, Mount Elizabeth Orchard, Mount Elizabeth Novena and Parkway East will be dazzled by the colour pink, with their reception areas and lift lobbies dressed in this colour of hope and courage. Other then pink themed areas, hospitals’ frontline staff will all be wearing themed badges, friendly ambassadors will be roaming around to take pictures at the photo walls and you can even make donations to Breast Cancer Foundation via the boxes around the hospital premises, or buy a BCF pin at the hospitals’ front desks.
Help, Encourage and Support all the cancer warriors with words & pictures:
- Post a picture or comment on instagram or twitter with the hashtag #operationpink from 2 – 31 Oct 2013 to qualify for a donation from Parkway Pantai
- Connect with us on Facebook through our website www.operationpink.sg from 2 – 31 Oct 2013 to qualify for a donation from Parkway Pantai
GUESS Watches “Sparkling Pink” Special Edition
GUESS Watches has been creating new design for the Special Edition “Sparkling Pink” Breast Cancer watch since 2006. Proceeds from the sale of each watch is donated directly to Susan G Komen. GUESS Watches has donated more than US$500,000 in an effort to build awareness and find a cure for the disease.
This year, a Special Edition “Sparkling Pink” Box set offers three watches in one. It features genuine patent leather straps in white, black and pink. They are interchangeable with the shimmering rectangular silver-tone case. A pink glitz ribbon sits on the 6 o’clock position of the watch highlighting the universal symbol for the fight against breast cancer.
Only 100 pieces will be available in Singapore. Available at S$258 from #01-K1 313@Somerset, #01-29 Plaza Singapura, #02-K2 JEM, #02-151 Marina Square, GUESS Boutiques and authorised retailers.
