Nancy Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, was inspired by her sister’s struggles, concern for other women and losing battle with breast cancer. Founded in 1982, it is now the global leader in the breast cancer research and awareness movement. From its annual race in numerous cities, generous corporate contributions and individual donators, Susan G. Koman for the Cure® has invested nearly $1.5 billion with doctors and institutions.
Ford has been a National Sponsorship of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® series for 16 years. To date, Ford has devoted more than $105 million to the cause and more than 50,000 employees and many dealerships participate in the Race for the Cure® events. Their commitment goes includes working to increase awareness and early detection by creating over one billion media impressions last year alone.
In its 12th year, the Save Lids to Save Lives® by Yoplait® donates 10 cents for every
lid it receives back during its specially marked containers’ campaign. This effort has resulting in contributing $25 million.
As part of KitchenAid’s Cook for the Cure® program, which has raise over $7 million, they donate up to $50 per specially marked or pink kitchen essentials bought during their promotional campaign. They have also created a second program, called Pass the Plate.
To learn more about what you can do to help these and hundreds of other companies that support Susan G. Koman and women’s breast cancer support, check out www.komen.org. You will find everything from appliances to apparel and sports teams to bottled water.
This is a universal disease, not just a women’s issue. It affects families and friends. I’m sure each of us has been touched in some way by this horrific disease. Let’s fight to end it in our lifetime.
Women leaders turn to many organizations to foster their personal and professional growth. One such organization is the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), which was founded in 1975. It is the voice of more than 10 million U.S. women-owned businesses. Its roster boasts over 7000 members and 70 chapters across the country. NAWBO’s mission is to propel women owned businesses into more economic, social and political power worldwide by providing insightful commentary on issues important to them. By focusing on the unique attributes that women business owners bring to the table, NAWBO joins female entrepreneurs from a wide range of businesses into a more-influential voice and helps them achieve dynamic leadership roles.
professionals who would have easy access to each other’s skills, talents, knowledge and resources. eWomenNetwork supports, promotes and showcases members’ products and services to help them achieve their professional objectives by providing multiple venues including online support, monthly meetings, coaching, publishing, a speaker’s bureau and annual national conventions. The eWomenNetwork.com philosophy is to give and serve others before focusing on ourselves.
I love fall. The hot temperatures of the Texas summer fade into cool, beautiful days. Summer vacation memories linger for many. Kids are adjusted into their school routines. And sports are in full swing.
fan or love to walk a huge building sporting new and concepts cars. Local art fairs, as well as other seasonal outdoor activities are numerous, including Oktoberfest.
I love fall. The hot temperatures of the Texas summer fade into cool, beautiful days. Summer vacation memories linger for many. Kids are adjusted into their school routines. And sports are in full swing.
fan or love to walk a huge building sporting new and concepts cars. Local art fairs, as well as other seasonal outdoor activities are numerous, including Oktoberfest.
With all my research, writing and contacts in gender differences over the last 25 years, I just discovered the http://www.thegeenadavisinstitute.org/home.php Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and its programming arm, “See Jane.” According to Davis, they work in collaboration with the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California and sponsored the largest research analysis ever conducted into the content of children’s movies and television programs.
School is back in session. Kids are busy with schoolwork and many extra curricular activities. Moms are busy buying school supplies, making lunches and organizing family outings to football, dancing and many other activities their children are involved in.
still love, support and help their offspring develop from infants to teens to become productive members of society and even parents themselves.
heir own and utilize a multitude of technology gadgets as if they have always been here.
(9/11). I love happy occasions like celebrating Grandparents Day (12). After all, where would families be without them? I’m very lucky to be geographically close to most of my family, but with technology today, you can stay connected to love ones across the globe. The first day of autumn (23) signals that the Texas State Fairs (Sept 24-Oct 17) is here. I’m sure lots of states have fairs in the fall, but this one is big and has been a round a long time.
In America, we have the midterm elections November 2. On November 11, Veterans Day, we remember the men and women who have served our country and preserved our freedoms. One of my favorite fall holidays is Thanksgiving (25). We have so much to be thankful for, plus we always celebrate with family and friends. Delicious food, endless football, fun conversations, and happy kids—what could be better?
the first day of winter (22) and the last day of the year (31). Additionally, they are many religious holidays celebrated throughout the year by the diverse population of our country.
In July, 1848, at the Women’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, NY, it was first proposed that women have the right to vote. Neither of the event founders, Elizabeth Cady Stanton or Lucretia Mott was still alive in 1920, when women finally gained the right to vote through the certification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution.
still have a long way to go in our country. Women account for less than 20% of Congress, yet 51% of the population. They are CEO of a fraction of Fortune 500 companies, yet more than 50% of the workforce is female. Almost 50 years after the Equal Pay Act was enacted, American women still only earn 77 cents for every dollar men earn.
Sports are a booming business right now. When you live in Texas, people are really into sports—from high school football games to the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers and Mavericks. But it is difficult for many families to afford tickets to pro games. A fun, less expensive alternative are minor/expansion teams. The Frisco Roughriders and the Fort Worth Cats (baseball) have great attendance. They are fun, affordable and a great family outing. The Texas Brahams (hockey) and the FC Dallas (soccer) are available if you want something besides baseball, basketball or football.
As football season kicks off with the preseason games, cooler weather is hopefully not too far behind. One of the big football events this weekend was watching Emmitt Smith being inducted into the Hall of Fame. I’m proud to be a Dallas native and Cowboys fan. He personifies the essence of what sport personalities should be—a give-it-his-all-player, a responsible citizen and a contributor to many worthwhile charities, with both his time and dollars.
Of course Emmitt isn’t the only responsible football player, but he is the latest to receive this honor as a Cowboy. As I watch this season unfold, I’ll be looking for the next role model and hope the NFL continues to provide solid male figures with good lessons to teach, rather than the opposite.
Women like the sport, because they can relate to the drivers, enjoy the speed and thrill of the track and appreciate the family-oriented environment of the team and drivers.
stuff. The average NASCAR fan spends over $800 a year on NASCAR items.” NASCAR has become a promotional Mecca for a large number of Fortune 500 companies and customers of both sexes. In the past, cars and teams sported automotive products, including motor oil. Today, race cars feature logos for breakfast cereal, dog food and cake mix. NASCAR estimates that 40 percent of its fan base, which spent $1 billion last year on official merchandise, is women.
Its licensing deal with Harlequin Enterprises Ltd., the world’s top publisher of romance and other fiction targeted to women, is meant to market to the female demographic and draw in new fans, says spokesman Andrew Giangola. Marleah Stout, spokeswoman for the Canada-based Harlequin, says sales of the series of NASCAR-themed books are brisk, selling millions of copies.