Dollar General to support American Breast Cancer Foundation efforts
05 Oct '05
2 min read
Dollar General Corporation officially kicks off its campaign to help support early detection and treatment of breast cancer among low-income women with a $300,000 grant to the American Breast Cancer Foundation.
Dollar General stores across the country are also selling pink bracelets and magnetic pink ribbons during the month of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Each item is priced at $1, and net proceeds from the sale will benefit the American Breast Cancer Foundation's programs for low-income women.
"Breast cancer touches one in seven women, and studies have shown that early detection improves the odds of survival. That is why Dollar General believes strongly in making early detection more accessible in communities that have the greatest need," said Kathleen Guion, executive vice president of store operations and store development. "Company support of the American Breast Cancer Foundation reinforces our longstanding commitment to meeting the needs of under-served communities."
The mission of the American Breast Cancer Foundation is to provide a fighting chance to every life threatened by breast cancer no matter what age, race, sex, or financial challenge through screening assistance programs, research, and support for breast cancer patients and their families. The American Breast Cancer Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 non profit organization, EIN# 52-2031814. Our National headquarters are located in Baltimore, Maryland.
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