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by | Oct 29, 2009 | Giveaways | 112 comments

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pink together 2 It’s unfortunate that most people know someone who has dealt with Breast Cancer whether it’s a family member, friend or a friend of a friend. A friend of mine from college found out she had Breast Cancer right around the time we all turned 30. She fought a good fight for almost 5 years but unfortunately she lost and passed away last year. I’m so sad to think of how young she was and how unfair it was that cancer won but hopefully someday every women will be able to beat Breast cancer. That is my hope.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and I wanted to share with you a community that has been formed on My Space called Pink Together where everyone can share hope by posting and reading inspiring stories of breast cancer survivors and supporters within the community.

The site is part of Pink Together®, a national campaign to support those impacted by breast cancer and to help raise awareness of the disease. To support Pink Together, General Mills is donating $2 million to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and is turning the packaging pink next month on an assortment of its most beloved brands. General Mills will also donate $1, up to $20,000, each time you post a comment of encouragement, send a virtual flower bouquet or share a story on Pink Together in October.

To help generate awareness, My Blog Spark and General Mills sent me an Inspiring Hope gift basket and they would also like to give one to my readers.

pink together 1Giveaway:

One lucky Frugal RI Mama reader will receive an Inspiring Hope gift basket which includes a sleeved travel mug, a running ribbon charm bracelet, a pink leather strap key chain, a pink cinch bag, and a set of inspirational note cards. All of the gift basket items are from ShopKomen.com, where 25 percent of the merchandise purchase price benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in the fight against breast cancer.

How to Enter:

Mandatory Entry – Leave me a comment and share with me which women in your life inspire you the most or what you find most inspiring about the Pink Together community or even both!

Extra Entries:

You must do the above first for any of the extra entries to count. You can then enter up to 8+ more times by doing any or all of the following:

  1. Post a comment of encouragement, send a virtual flower bouquet or share a story on Pink Together.
  2. Follow Frugal RI Mama on twitter
  3. Sign up for to receive my RSS feed (add me to your favorite reader)
  4. Subscribe to Frugal RI Mama by Email
  5. Tweet about the giveaway (please include @frugalrimama – can do once a day)
  6. Blog about this giveaway
  7. Comment on any other post  (can do once a day) then leave a link here to your post (other giveaway posts do not count)
  8. Become a Fan of Frugal RI Mama on Facebook

Just leave a separate comment for each additional entry for them to count.

Giveaway Details:

Open to US Residents only. This giveaway will end Friday, November 6th at 11:59PM EST. The winner will be picked by Random.org and announced the next day and will have 48 hours to claim their prize or I will choose another winner.

Pink Together provided me with the information and prize pack through MyBlogSpark.

112 Comments

  1. Tami Roebuck on October 29, 2009 at 2:02 pm

    The person that inspires me the most is my aunt DD. She is the most patient, non-judgemental person I know and I hope to be like her.

  3. Tami Roebuck on October 29, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    Already subscribe to you by email.

  7. missy crace on October 29, 2009 at 2:19 pm

    my thoughts and prayers are with the familys that are fighting breast cancer

  8. Kristi Scoggins on October 29, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    I am a Cancer survivor, though not BC. Any woman or man that has had to face Breast Cancer is an inspiration to me.
    I follow you on Twitter @frugalqponmom

  10. Kristi Scoggins on October 29, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    I subscribe to your news feed in Google reader.

  11. Kara on October 29, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    One of the people in my life who inspires me the most is my friend Kathy. She was diagnosed with breast cancer last October. She was determined to fight the illness and did. I could have never been as strong as she was. Her determination, I believe, led her to her remission.

  12. Rachael Crosby on October 29, 2009 at 6:06 pm

    My pastor’s wife inspires me with how she is so down-to-earth!

  13. denise on October 29, 2009 at 6:07 pm

    My mother and my aunts inspire me most. They are all srong, amazing women.

    denise_22315(at)yahoo(dot)com

  14. denise on October 29, 2009 at 6:08 pm

    I sent a virtual flower to Linsy.

    denise_22315(at)yahoo(dot)com

  15. Barbara M on October 29, 2009 at 6:31 pm

    I sent Jackie a virtual flower.

  16. Barbara M on October 29, 2009 at 6:32 pm

    Twitter follower @JalapenoMama

  17. Barbara M on October 29, 2009 at 6:36 pm

    RSS subscriber

  18. Barbara M on October 29, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    Facebook fan Barbara Montag

  20. Karen on October 29, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    My Mom had breast cancer. She is gone now. But I miss her everyday.

  21. Karen on October 29, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    I left my story at pink together.

  22. Karen on October 29, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    Hi
    I tweeted this page.

  24. Karen on October 29, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    I signed up for rss. Thank you. May God bless.

  25. Karen on October 29, 2009 at 9:13 pm

    Hi
    I fanned you on facebook.

  26. Karen on October 29, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    Hi
    I am following you on twitter.

  27. jay on October 29, 2009 at 11:21 pm

    Single moms being the best parents they can be.

  28. Laura in TX on October 30, 2009 at 12:10 am

    My new workout buddy Lynae is a breast cancer thrivor and an inspiration. She no longer ‘sweats the small stuff’ and that’s what I really need to learn myself.

    Laura in TX
    123yes456@gmail.com

  29. Snoogums on October 30, 2009 at 5:44 am

    My mom! She supported family of 6 half of her life. She has a strong mind and spirit.

  30. Crystal H on October 30, 2009 at 9:54 am

    My Mom inspires me. She has been through so much trauma and pain in her life and she will never be well again, yet she still continues to smile and take care of everyone. I am a lucky woman to have a Mom like her.
    Latsyrc728@yahoo.com

  31. Crystal H on October 30, 2009 at 9:55 am

    I follow on twitter (@Latsyrc728)

  33. Crystal H on October 30, 2009 at 9:57 am

    Facebook fan (Crystal Jansen Hamilton)

  37. Kimberli on October 30, 2009 at 11:40 am

    My mom inspires me on a daily basis – she is the most laid back, caring women I know – she is so non-judgemental and knows how to listen and offer advice only when needed – I strive every day to be like her!

  38. Kimberli on October 30, 2009 at 11:41 am

    I’m an email subscriber!

  39. Kimberli on October 30, 2009 at 11:42 am

    I’m a fan on facebook!

  40. Becky on October 30, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    My mom is an inspiration to me. She was a stay at home mom with 5 kids, and she was the type to always be at our sports events, band concerts, etc. Now she keeps in touch and is always ready to laugh or cry along with me. I hope I can be as good a mom as she is.

  41. Nick on October 30, 2009 at 4:43 pm

    The person who inspires me the most is my mother because she has a bigger heart than anyone else I know.

  42. Nick on October 30, 2009 at 4:43 pm

    I follow you on Twitter.

  43. Nick on October 30, 2009 at 4:44 pm

    I subscribe via email.

  44. Nick on October 30, 2009 at 4:50 pm

    I am a fan on Facebook.

  48. Crystal Allen on October 31, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    my grandmother inspires me the most. clallen at ntin dot net

  49. Crystal Allen on October 31, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    i have sent flowers to irene and sara, clallen at ntin dot net

  50. Crystal Allen on October 31, 2009 at 2:07 pm

    follow you on twitter clallen at ntin dot net

  51. Crystal Allen on October 31, 2009 at 2:10 pm

    sub to your rss feed clallen at ntin dot net

  52. Crystal Allen on October 31, 2009 at 2:11 pm

    sub by email clallen at ntin dot net

  53. Crystal Allen on October 31, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    your fb fan clallen at ntin dot net

  54. Emily on October 31, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    My sister inspires me so much to be my own person and not let others dictate who I am.

  56. Bridgette Groschen on November 1, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    I find the music and the music section of the Pink Community website. I sent a virtual bouquet from my daughter Gracie who has a brain tumor. She’s the little woman who inspires me the most. Thanks for the giveaway!
    Bridgette Groschen
    joeandbridge@aol.com

  57. Bridgette Groschen on November 1, 2009 at 3:20 pm

    Oops, I put the comment above. I sent a virtual bouquet. Thanks!

  58. Bridgette Groschen on November 1, 2009 at 3:20 pm

    I follow you on Twitter. Thanks!
    @joeandbridge

  59. Bridgette Groschen on November 1, 2009 at 3:21 pm

    I subscribe to your blog by email. Thanks!

  61. Bridgette Groschen on November 1, 2009 at 3:24 pm

    I am a Facebook Fan. Thanks!
    fb name: bridgette.groschen

  64. Jennifer on November 2, 2009 at 6:01 am

    There are two teachers where I teach who inspire me. Both went through treatments for breast cancer, and yet they never let it get them down. They are amazing.

  66. Shelly on November 2, 2009 at 10:50 am

    I sent a comment to Jackie! Thanks for the giveaway!

  70. Ronda on November 3, 2009 at 1:37 am

    My mother inspires me the most. She has also had breast cancer so this is a cause dear to me.

    rrudnick@netnet.net

  71. CMC on November 3, 2009 at 8:29 am

    The person who inspires me the most is my aunt, who is currently undergoing radiation treatment for breast cancer.

  72. CMC on November 3, 2009 at 8:29 am

    E-mail subscriber

  74. CMC on November 3, 2009 at 9:09 am

    Fan on FB

  75. CMC on November 3, 2009 at 9:11 am

    Follow on Twitter @spitfyr323

  80. Terra Heck on November 3, 2009 at 5:29 pm

    My mother most inspires me. She has been through so many trials and tribulations, yet has always persevered. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

  81. Terra Heck on November 3, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    email subscriber
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

  82. Terra Heck on November 3, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    I follow your blog.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

  83. Terra Heck on November 3, 2009 at 5:31 pm

    I follow you on Twitter, partymix25.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

  85. lydia mendoza on November 4, 2009 at 7:04 pm

    i love the pink community cause it supports women with breast cancer and lets them know that we do care!! i support breast cancer!! the woman who inspires me the most is my grandmother lydia she has had a lot of health problems but shes hanging in there and i just want to be as strong as she is!!

  86. lydia mendoza on November 4, 2009 at 7:07 pm

    i subscribed to your website

  87. lydia mendoza on November 4, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    i subscribed to your rss feed

  91. Georgiana O. on November 5, 2009 at 4:34 am

    My family recently lost a close friend of the family to Breast Cancer, So I would have to say that she inspires me. She fought to the end and even when she knew she wasn’t going to make it she stayed strong for everyone else. It was very emotional. I find the Pink Together Community inspiring because it is a cause/that is so needed for all the women that go through this awful disease and also for the ones that stand by their side. RIP Regina <3

  92. Georgiana O. on November 5, 2009 at 5:05 am

    I sent a virtual flower bouquet to Ilene.

  93. Georgiana O. on November 5, 2009 at 5:11 am

    I Subscribe to Frugal RI Mama by Email

  94. Georgiana O. on November 5, 2009 at 5:13 am

    I am a Fan of Frugal RI Mama on Facebook

  98. Nadia @ ABC Frugality on November 6, 2009 at 1:33 am

    My mom inspires me the most. She finished college with three kids under 10 in tow!

  99. Nadia @ ABC Frugality on November 6, 2009 at 1:34 am

    Yay! I’m #1 in your “My Top Spots!” Does that count as an entry?

  102. John Melendrez on November 6, 2009 at 4:15 pm

    My mom inspires me because she raised three of us on her own and she is the center of our family.

    Melendrez@mail.com

  103. John Melendrez on November 6, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    I Follow Frugal RI Mama on twitter. (BustedupDaddy)

    Melendrez@mail.com

  104. John Melendrez on November 6, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    I Subscribe to Frugal RI Mama by Email.

    Melendrez@mail.com

  105. John Melendrez on November 6, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    I am Fan of Frugal RI Mama on Facebook

    Melendrez@mail.com

  108. Shawna OBrien on November 6, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    The person who has inspired me the most is my co-worker and friend Janette. Janette was diagnosed with cancer in her 20s and is a survivor. She is the an amazing person who lives life to the fullest and works hard and is always there for her friends and family. She is my role model.

    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

  109. Shawna OBrien on November 6, 2009 at 5:52 pm

    I Follow Frugal RI Mama on twitter. (ShawnaMichelle2)

    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com