Vespa Wants You On Board to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Vespa Wants You On Board to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Synopsis Vespa USA has partnered with Lifetime Networks in celebration of Lifetime’s 15th annual National Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign, “Stop Breast Cancer for Life: The Power of 15.”  And, you’re invited to join the fight. It’s easy to help.  Vespa USA is donating a limited edition pink LX 50 scooter to each of the following breast cancer charities so they can raise money and awareness through their own unique Vespa-fueled fund-raising initiatives.  From online auctions to pledge drives you can participate, donate and win one of over a dozen pink Vespa LX 50 scooters. By supporting one or more of these agencies, you’ll already be a winner.  And even if your bid or participation doesn’t win one of the donated Vespas, you can visit your local Vespa USA dealer to purchase one of the 1000 limited edition pink scooters now available nationwide.  Visit our Breast Cancer Partner Websites Breast Cancer Network of Strength provides immediate emotional relief to anyone affected by breast cancer.  Our mission is to ensure, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone. Win the Vespa: October 6, Hard Rock Café, Chicago, IL (event) Visit: www.networkofstrength.org The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding the most innovative clinical and translational research at leading medical centers worldwide. Win the Vespa: Sept 29 – Oct 22, 2009 online auction on charitybuzz.com Visit: www.bcrfcure.org or call 1.866.FIND.A.CURE This year, millions of people around the world will turn to Breastcancer.org, the  #1 online resource for breast health and breast cancer information. Breastcancer.org offers expert-reviewed medical information on breast cancer risk reduction, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survivorship, and hosts a vibrant peer support community. Win the Vespa: November 14, Philadelphia, PA with Fuel The Cure (event) Visit: www.breastcancer.org or www.fuelthecure.net Bright Pink is a national non-profit organization that provides education and support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. We arm young women with knowledge, options and a great attitude, and offer companionship and empathy during their journey. Win the Vespa:  On eBay during the month of October with eBay’s Giving Works Visit: www.bebrightpink.org The Cup With Love Project™ is a non-profit organization that represents world wide acts of kindness to individuals impacted by cancer and whose commitment is to provide emotional support to cancer survivors, patients undergoing cancer treatment and those impacted by cancer. Win the Vespa:  Enter the raffle from October 1 – 31, 2009 Visit: www.cupwithlove.org The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation’s mission is to eradicate breast cancer and improve the quality of women's health through innovative research, education, and advocacy. The Foundation, in partnership with the Avon Foundation for Women, launched the Love/Avon Army of Women initiative in October 2008, with the goal of recruiting one million women who are willing to participate in research that focuses on the causes of breast cancer and how to prevent it. Win the Vespa: social media contest titled “How Would You Recruit an Army of Women?” through the first week in November, 2009 Visit: www.dslrf.org and www.armyofwomen.org Since its founding in 1990, the Greater New York City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) has raised close to $50 million to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. Serving New York City, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland Counties. Win the Vespa:  Komen Greater NYC will offer the pink Vespa LX 50 as the top prize in a drawing of 2009 Race registrants who raise a minimum of $250 between September 14 and October 31 Visit: www.komennyc.org My Vision Foundation is an empowering, hope-restoring fertility preservation charity for women conquering breast cancer during their reproductive years. Win the Vespa: Make a minimum $100 donation through October for a chance to win the pink Vespa LX 50 Visit: www.myvision.org Nueva Vida provides access, education and emotional support while empowering Latinas with cancer. Win the Vespa:  Enter the raffle from September 23 through October 31 Visit: www.nueva-vida.org The Prevent Cancer Foundation is the only national health organization that supports cancer prevention and early detection research, education and community outreach programs across the country. Win the Vespa: Sign up for “Screen Your Boobs” alerts through October and participants are automatically entered to win the pink Vespa. Visit: www.preventcancer.org SHARE provides peer-led support and information for women with breast or ovarian cancer, their families, and friends. All services are free of charge Win the Vespa: Second Helping of Life, A Women’s Chefs Event, Sept 21, 2009, Chelsea Piers, New York City.  Tickets can be purchased by calling (212) 719-0364, ext. 239 Visit: www.sharecancersupport.org Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the premier international organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women and breast cancer.  YSC works with survivors, caregivers, and the medical, research, advocacy and legislative communities to increase the quality and quantity of life for women diagnosed with breast cancer ages 40 and under Win the Vespa: Through November 16, become a “fan” on the Young Survival Coalition’s facebook page and you can have a chance to win the pink Vespa LX 50 Visit:  www.youngsurvival.org Downloads Download and share the poster