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America’s Greenest Restaurant Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pizza Fusion will donate portions of their profits throughout the month of October to Susan G. Komen For The Cure to support the fight against breast cancer.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (PRWEB) September 12, 2007 — Pizza Fusion (www.pizzafusion.com), the leader in the organic restaurant sector and environmental restaurant practices, recently announced that for the month of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they’ll be donating 15% of the revenue from three of their popular specialty pizzas, including Sausage and Tri-Color Peppers, Artichoke and Red Peppers, and Organic Veggie Medley, to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Affiliate (www.komenmiaftl.org). Donations will include sales from both medium and large sized pizzas.

“We’re absolutely thrilled with Pizza Fusion’s commitment to support the fight for a cure for breast cancer,” Bobbi Meyers, executive director of the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Susan G. Komen For The Cure affiliate, states. “Through awareness and funding from such socially responsible organizations as Pizza Fusion, support, research and medical advancements necessary for putting an end to breast cancer are made possible. We’re thrilled to align ourselves with Pizza Fusion in fighting this terrible disease.”

According to a study published in The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry (http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/sample.cgi/jafcau/2003/51/i05/html/jf020635c.html), organic fruit and vegetables that are not treated with pest-fighting chemicals may contain up to 60 percent more cancer-fighting phytochemicals. After studying the effect on three different types of produce, the researchers found that food grown without pesticides and herbicides contained between 19 and 60 percent more flavonoids, a particular kind of phytochemical with certain cancer-fighting properties. These foods were compared to food produced in the conventional way.

“Cancer is a major health epidemic today. We’re very pleased to extend our philanthropic reach to supporting the advancement for a cure,” Vaughan Lazar, CEO and co-founder of Pizza Fusion, explains. “Furthermore, Susan G. Komen For The Cure is a tremendous organization with a wonderful cause that we’re very proud to partner with in contributing to the fight against breast cancer.”

About Susan G. Komen For The Cure:
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure, we have invested nearly $1 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

About Pizza Fusion:
Founded in February of 2006, Pizza Fusion leads a new niche market by combining an eclectic 98% organic menu with a detail-oriented environmental business approach in chic LEED certified fast casual environments. Pizza Fusion serves gourmet pizzas, focaccia sandwiches, salads, desserts, beers, wines and more in their purest form – untainted by artificial additives, such as sweeteners, pesticides, preservatives, antibiotics and hormones. Pizza Fusion took their green business concept national in February of this year with the launch of their franchise program. Today, with 50 franchises opening in six states, Pizza Fusion is setting new standards for the fast casual industry and sustainable business practices as a whole. For additional information, visit: www.pizzafusion.com.

For editorial inquires, contact:
Eric Haley
Vice President of Communications
Pizza Fusion
6555 Powerline Rd., Suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Office: (954) 449-7244
Fax: (954) 449-4957

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Human Pink Ribbon

From the Rochester calendar at Postbulletin.com

Human Pink Ribbon, Saint Elizabeth’s Medical Center, 1200 Grant Blvd. W., Wabasha. (651) 565-5596. Noon. Saint Elizabeth’s is forming a human pink ribbon to honor breast cancer survivors and celebrate its Power of Pink Campaign to raise funds for digital mammography. All participants will receive a pink bandana.

Breast Cancer coverage loophole

According to an article published September 13th, 2007 in the Wall Street Journal, women all over the country are finding themselves stranded without insurance and without assistance they’re eligible for. Their treatment could be covered, yet each individual state can avoid the costs and cause women diagnosed with breast cancer more hardships. This article is shocking to me.

“…Thousands of women get caught in a loophole in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act each year. Under the little-known law passed by Congress in 2000, uninsured women under age 65 who are diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer can have their treatment covered by Medicaid, the government-funded health program for the poor, even if they don’t meet all of its eligibility criteria.

But the law gives states an escape hatch. Rather than provide coverage to all comers, states can choose to cover only those diagnosed at clinics that get funding from a federal cancer-detection program. Texas chose the more restrictive option.”

Read more, find out what your state laws follow and pass on this information!

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Pink Ribbons Tees for your dog

 I’ve seen piles of pink ribbon t-shirts and Breast Cancer Awareness garb for girls, but this is the first pretty pink T for your pooch. How cute is that?! So the next time you walk outside ready to strut your pink ribbon self around the block, make sure your favorite 4 legged friend is wearing her support too!

Bark for a Cure tank $21.99
“Cotton t-shirt perfect for dogs. Pet should be measured on the back from the neck area towards the tail. Unlike a coat, these t-shirts are not designed to cover the entire body.”

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BCA and Sisters

Every time I hear a story that affects women, I think of the women in my life and how many of them I’d consider my sister. So here’s a story I’d like to share that brings warm fuzzies to my heart.

To All my BCA sisters:

Sisters – Author Unknown

A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day, drinking iced tea and visiting with her Mother. As they talked about life, about marriage,about the responsibilities of life and the obligations of adulthood, the mother looked at the ice cubes in her glass thoughtfully and turned a clear, sober glance upon her daughter.

“Don’t forget your Sisters,” she advised, swirling the tea leaves to the bottom of her glass.” They’ll be more important as you get older. No matter how much you love your husband, no matter how much you love the children you may have, you are still going to need Sisters.

Remember to go places with them now and then; do things with them. And remember that “Sisters” also means your girlfriends, your daughters, and other women relatives too. You’ll need other women. Women always do.”

What a funny piece of advice! the young woman thought. Haven’t I just gotten married? Haven’t I just joined the couple-world? I’m now a mar ried woman, for goodness sake! A grownup. Surely my husband and the family we may start will be all I need to make my life worthwhile!

But she listened to her Mother. She kept contact with her Sisters and made more women friends each year. As the years tumbled by, one after another, she gradually came to understand that her Mom really knew what she was talking about. As time and nature work their changes and their mysteries upon a woman, Sisters are the mainstays of her life. After almost 50 years of living in this world, here is what I’ve learned:

BUT Sisters are there, no matter how much time and how many miles are between you. A Sister is never farther away than needing her can reach. When you have to walk that lonesome valley, and you have to walk it for yourself, your Sisters will be on the valley’s rim, cheering you on, praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the valley’s end. Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk beside you, or come in and carry you out.

My mother, sister, sisters-in-law, and “girlfriends” bless my life! The world wouldn’t be the same without them, and neither would I. When we began this adventure called womanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys or sorrows that lay ahead.

Nor did we know how much we would need each other. Every day, we need each other still.

Maybe you too can take a moment to think of the women that have made a difference in your life and pass this on. I just did.

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Cards for the Cure – supporting BCA

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – traditionally I create designs sold on a variety of items and most prevalently, t-shirts. I donate the proceeds of these designs to support BCA and I hope I help spread awareness.

This year I’d like to promote something a little different.

“Send a lil love” to promote BCA.

I will be offering stationery, note cards and greeting cards for sale featuring the theme “Pink”.
Created by talented designers around the globe.

You’ll find a variety of topics to choose from and a great selection to share with friends and family.

How YOU can get involved:

• Buy a “Pink” card
• I’ll donate .50 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation

It’s that simple.

Then send your lil’ bit of love to someone special and spread the awareness, support and smiles.

YAY PINK!
Watch for this special series to arrive after September 14th

Personalized Breast Cancer Pin

A wonderful gift for yourself or a loved one to show support for breast cancer awareness. This Breast Cancer support pin is personalized with the letter of your choice by Personalization mall.

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