Edible Arrangements ‘Thinks Pink’ for
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
T
he new fall color is pink. As October’s quet”® features delicious fresh strawberries hand- 10 percent of the sales of these two arrangements DO-FRUIT, at one of the company’s retail stores, or
Breast Cancer Awareness Month ap- dipped in pink chocolate and beautifully arranged to The National Breast Cancer Foundation. on-line at www.ediblearrangements.com.
proaches, Edible Arrangements is ‘think- in a special breast cancer awareness keepsake
In The United States, during the month of Octo-
ing pink” as they make preparations lo- ceramic container. The “Awareness Celebration”
About Edible Arrangements
cally to support the second decade of public and arrangement has pink chocolate dipped straw-
ber, 10 percent of the purchase price will be donat-
Edible Arrangements International, Inc., is the
professional education and awareness for breast berries, pineapple daisies and stars, cantaloupe,
ed to The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
leading purveyor of delicious, high quality, artisti-
cancer. honeydew and grapes also featured in their breast
(“NBCF”). NBCF uses the proceeds to save lives
cally designed fresh fruit arrangements that are a
by increasing awareness of breast cancer through
Edible Arrangements, the leading national pur-
cancer awareness keepsake.
practical and healthy gift perfect for every gift-giving
education and by providing funding for free mam-
veyor of artistically designed fresh fruit arrange- “We look forward to our role in helping The occasion. Founded in 1999 in East Haven, Conn.,
mograms for needy women. NBCF is headquar-
ments, has been providing fresh fruit arrangements National Breast Cancer Foundation in its mission Edible Arrangements earned the 27th spot on En-
tered at 2600 Network Blvd., Ste. 300, Frisco, TX,
to the metro Detroit community since 2006. This is to save lives and increase awareness” said Vikki trepreneur magazine’s 2008 Hot 100 list of Fastest-
75034. NBCF can be reached at (972) 248-9200
the third year nationally they have been supporting Hardy Brown, owner of the Farmington and Lake
Growing Businesses in America. With more than
or at www.nationalbreastcancer.org. This charita-
Breast Cancer Awareness through the company’s Orion store locations. “This is a very important
750 operating stores and almost 100 new stores
ble sales promotion is being conducted by Edible
sponsorship of the National Breast Cancer Foun- cause that all of our locations through the U.S. are
opening soon, Edible Arrangements is rapidly
Arrangements International, Inc., headquartered
dation (NBCF) (www.nationalbreastcancer.org). supporting, and we’re proud to be able to locally
expanding franchises across the United States, at 95 Barnes Rd., Wallingford, CT 06492. Edible
Edible Arrangements locations nationwide will
support the efforts toward the inspirational work of
Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Dubai Arrangements is not compensated for conducting
be promoting two special arrangements available
the National Breast Cancer Foundation.”
and throughout the United Arab Emirates. Edible this promotion. No portion of the purchase price
Oct. 1-31. The “Breast Cancer Awareness Bou- This October, Edible Arrangements will donate Arrangements may be ordered by telephone 1-877- is tax deductible.
Get together to support
Breast Cancer Awareness.
Myths about breast cancer:
1. You only get breast cancer if you have a family history. I don’t have a family
history, so I don’t need to worry about it.
Eighty to eighty-five percent of women with breast cancer have no family history of the
disease. Even if no one in your family has ever been diagnosed, that’s no excuse to skip
your yearly mammogram.
2. I’m too young to worry about breast cancer.
Breast cancer can affect women of any age. The disease is more common in post-meno-
pausal women, but 25 percent of women with breast cancer are younger than 50. At
the same time, you’re never too old to get breast cancer. If you feel a lump – at any age
– have it checked out.
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4. My breast lump is painful, so it must not be cancer since cancerous lumps
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are supposed to be painless.
Generally breast cancers are painless, but pain alone cannot rule out cancer. Some
women also believe that a painless lump must not be cancer. Again, not true. There’s no
correlation between whether the lump is painful and whether it’s cancerous. Any lump
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should be checked by a doctor.
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5. My mammogram was normal, so I don’t have to worry about breast cancer.
*In the United States; during the month of October 2009, 10% of the purchase price from the Awareness Celebration
®
and the Breast
While mammography does catch the vast majority of breast can-
Cancer Awareness Bouquet
®
will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (“NBCF”). NBCF uses the proceeds to
save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing funding for free mammograms for needy cers, it is only one screening tool. Women also should have a breast
women. NBCF is at 2600 Network Blvd., Ste. 300, Frisco, TX 75034 or online at www.nationalbreastcancer.org. This charitable sales
promotion is being conducted by Edible Arrangements International, Inc., 95 Barnes Rd., Wallingford, CT 06492. Edible Arrangements
exam done by their health care provider each year. If you feel a lump,
is not compensated for conducting this promotion. No portion of the purchase price is tax deductible.
always get it checked out, even if your last mammogram was clear.
In Canada; during the month of October 2009, 10% of the purchase price from the Awareness Celebration
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and the Breast Cancer
Awareness Bouquet
®
will be donated to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada, 118 Victoria Street N., Sarnia, Ontario N7T 5W9.
Copyright ©2009 By: Edible Arrangements, LLC. Containers may vary. Available in a variety of sizes. Franchises available call 1•888•727•4258 or visit eafranchise.com.
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