Oct 02 2008

Save The Boobies - Part 2

Published by Ree at 3:55 pm under Contest!, Save-The-Boobies

October! Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink! Ribbons!

The Hotfessional Family contributes to several worthy causes, but at some point in my life (possibly when both my maternal grandmother and my great-grandmother were diagnosed), I determined I would do my best, do whatever small part I could, in the search for a cure for this awful disease.

So, y’know, not being a doctor or a researcher, I, um, talked about feeling yourself up examining your breasts every month. And preached(!) talking to your doctor if you notice anything abnormal. And I bought stuff - pink stuff - so that the people who made that pink stuff would donate money to the people who could do the research.

Shortly after I started blogging, I ran across Lawmom’s site. Kim’s a survivor. She’s also an awesome person; she gives spirit-raising virtual hugs. Then I read WhyMommy, and followed Susan’s horrendous fight and ultimate victory against Inflammatory Breast Cancer. These women, and many others like them could be your sister, your best friend. They could be you or me.

Last year was the first “Save The Boobies” contest. Consider it Part 1 if you will. There were prizes. I gave money to Susan G. Komen. (Which, let’s face it, I would have given anyway, but it was more fun because, y’know, did I mention? I was also giving prizes!)

This year, I’m doing STB Part 2. Do you want to know the rules to enter? It’s pretty easy.

  1. Leave me a comment on this point - 1 entry for you!
  2. LINK to this post - 1 entry for you!

Easy, right? Here’s what you could win:


Pink wristbands - 4 winners


Promise, Hope, Cure notecards - 1 winner


Promise Necklace - 1 winner

So, to recap.

  1. Comment on this post - 1 entry
  2. Link to this post - 1 entry

You then have two chances to win a prize.

Here’s what I have to do.

  1. Order prizes.
  2. Keep track of entries in a spreadsheet.
  3. Use my favorite random number generator to pick the winners on October 31st
  4. Mail the winners their prizes. Using snail mail. Which may involve packaging and weighing and post office-type stuff.

See! I have way more stuff to do than you.

Oh wait! I left out the MOST IMPORTANT PART. For EACH entry (whether it’s a comment or a link), I’ll donate $1 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Up to $150.

(I like to spread the love, so BCRF gets the big pot this year…I am buying the prizes from the S.G.K. site, though, so they’re not going empty-handed.)

Now, when you link, you can steal that awesome pink ribbon image up there at the top to show everyone how stylin’ you are. If you need the code, just email me. I’m all about the sharing.

And now, to be serious. Last year, someone commented that I shouldn’t focus on the boobs. This is about saving lives of women and men everywhere. Of course it is. It’s not really about saving boobs. I mean, they’re nice and all (Mr. Hot is a HUGE fan!) - and y’know, I’m not even certain it’s about raising awareness. How could anyone NOT be aware?!? But see, here’s the thing… people need to be reminded that this disease is not yet cured. Women need to be reminded to do their exams. And every little bit gets us closer to a cure. And oh mah holy hell y’all. If we can find a cure for breast cancer, maybe…someday, we’ll find a cure for muscular dystrophy. Or Parkinsons. Or Multiple Sclerosis. Or even Alopecia. Stepping off my soapbox now. Hopefully not falling on my face.

—- C’mon. Comment. Link. Not so much to ask, is it? Make me write that check. —-

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78 Responses to “Save The Boobies - Part 2”

  1. # James V. Reaganon 02 Oct 2008 at 4:30 pm

    Don’t need a prize, just love the cause, and giving you props for supporting it.

    James V. Reagans last blog post..More on the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac problem

  2. # Johnon 02 Oct 2008 at 4:33 pm

    I’m a big fan of boobies. I have a particular favorite pair of boobies. Beautiful, beautiful, boobies. I would totally wear a boobies bracelet. Save the Boobies!

    That is all. : )

    Johns last blog post..A River Runs Through It

  3. # Pamelaon 02 Oct 2008 at 5:08 pm

    I like the boobies. And you’ll know when I link you.

    Pamelas last blog post..umm, michelle k, i’m waiting

  4. # jeanon 02 Oct 2008 at 5:16 pm

    Gotta love the boobs. I’ve got two and I plan on keeping them. Of course, I would love them even more if they would stay up on their own. Gravity, she is a bitch.

  5. # Solomon@ThingsI'mGratefulForon 02 Oct 2008 at 5:26 pm

    Hmm. Boobs. Never saw the attraction myself. But this posting has just given me an idea.

    Solomon@ThingsI’mGratefulFors last blog post..Things I’m Grateful For on Sunday 28 September

  6. # witchypooon 02 Oct 2008 at 5:27 pm

    I’m agonna stumble this. Boobies watch out!

    witchypoos last blog post..Little Sister

  7. # Fishing Aroundon 02 Oct 2008 at 5:47 pm

    Boobies are cool.

    Fishing Arounds last blog post..Are You Registered?

  8. # tutugirl1345on 02 Oct 2008 at 5:59 pm

    This is awesome!

    tutugirl1345s last blog post..A Yay! and a chuckle

  9. # Tulion 02 Oct 2008 at 7:28 pm

    Boobies! I have them. And I’m dating one. (Ba-da-bing!) (S, if you stumble across this comment, ever, I’m only kidding!)

    Am off to link to you!

    Tulis last blog post..Weekend update

  10. # DogsDontPurron 02 Oct 2008 at 7:42 pm

    My ma~inlaw, the intrepid character that she is, had a double mastectomy at age 80! I think if I had been in her position….at age 80….I would have just given up. But she is a trooper. She was asking for her lipstick almost as soon as she woke up from the surgery. Within a couple of days, she was asking us to take her out to her favorite restaurant! She is now 84 and still going strong!

    Thanks, Ree, for stepping up and really getting the message out there. Hopefully, someday we will find a cure!

    DogsDontPurrs last blog post..Climbing out the Window

  11. # Mikeon 02 Oct 2008 at 8:41 pm

    All this boobie talk is making me hungry… I am all for STB’s

    Mikes last blog post..Crap!!

  12. # melissaon 02 Oct 2008 at 8:44 pm

    A cause we can all get behind, regardless of politics, religion, race or gender. Amen, Hot!

    melissas last blog post..Self-inflicted panic attacks

  13. # Nancyon 02 Oct 2008 at 9:10 pm

    Save second base !!!

    *wink*

    Nancys last blog post..Happy Wednesday

  14. # zeghsyon 02 Oct 2008 at 9:19 pm

    yay! i love boobies. and contests. i had to give my blog a more pinker feel to it. hehehe…

    zeghsys last blog post..save the boobies! (part deux?)

  15. # jeanieon 02 Oct 2008 at 10:50 pm

    One of my favourite bloggers has just been diagnosed this morning. My mother is a survivor - as is my grandmother. Definitely will be flying the flag - although if I win anything, its to go to my mate Deb.

    jeanies last blog post..Scrumptious Silverbeet Omelette

  16. # Veronicaon 02 Oct 2008 at 11:05 pm

    You? Are amazing.

    Veronicas last blog post..And then, everything went black

  17. # Madmadon 03 Oct 2008 at 12:15 am

    Oh, it goes without saying I will comment, today of all days! In fact, I was thinking the best present my son got for his birthday today was one he didn’t even know about: the all-clear from my call-back mammogram (that was scary) today. Though I suppose it’s possible he doesn’t actually want me around, come to think of it…. ;) But seriously: great post, great idea!

    Madmads last blog post..Not a Maple tree

  18. # MommyTimeon 03 Oct 2008 at 12:25 am

    You and I are on the same page, darlin’ — and I will TOTALLY be linking to this post on Saturday during my own plug for people to think about others. This is a great great cause, and I’m so glad you are doing this. October seems to be “raise the funds” month, huh? :)
    MommyTimes last blog post..There Are Times When Only Poetry Will Suffice

  19. # celticbuffyon 03 Oct 2008 at 12:56 am

    You rock! A good friend of mine is a breast cancer survivor of three years now. I will totally be stealing your lovely pink ribbon image and linking this weekend.

    celticbuffys last blog post..Gaiam’s Pilates

  20. # Shaniaon 03 Oct 2008 at 2:01 am

    Great cause and great way to support it!

    Shanias last blog post..License and Registration please

  21. # Micheleon 03 Oct 2008 at 2:09 am

    Breast cancer awareness is so important! My mother is a breast cancer survivor!

  22. # Twigson 03 Oct 2008 at 3:41 am

    What a great way to support an important cause. Protect the boobies girls!

    Twigss last blog post..Blue Ribbon quilts

  23. # just bobon 03 Oct 2008 at 5:19 am

    Someone needs to come up with a brown ribbon for prostate cancer awareness.

    I donated to a wonderful lady who did the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer this year. Great reminder!

    just bobs last blog post..Mavericks

  24. # Feeon 03 Oct 2008 at 6:38 am

    brilliant post Ree!

    Every maternal relative of mine has had Breast Cancer at some point and they’ve all survived… not all of their ‘girls’ have survived though sadly.

    I’ll link back later, definitely.

    Fees last blog post..Happy Old Peoples Day… or something.

  25. # Pink Is Like The New Orange « Fishing Aroundon 03 Oct 2008 at 12:31 pm

    [...] Feel your boobies!! [...]

  26. # Jennifer @ The Cubicle's Backporchon 03 Oct 2008 at 1:10 pm

    This is a great idea. My grandma had breast cancer and had both of hers removed, so I know I have to be careful!

    Jennifer @ The Cubicle’s Backporchs last blog post..Bail out this!

  27. # Save the Boobies! « Miss Night Owlon 03 Oct 2008 at 3:32 pm

    [...] at Hotfessional is having a contest in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Since it is a contest there are prizes, of course, but [...]

  28. # pennyon 03 Oct 2008 at 3:35 pm

    My grandmother had breast cancer and I wish that no one would ever have to go through that. Thanks!

    pennys last blog post..Save the Boobies!

  29. # magpieon 03 Oct 2008 at 3:36 pm

    Oh hi.

    Good for you - the more people talk about it, the better.

    magpies last blog post..Updates

  30. # Jill Watkinson 03 Oct 2008 at 5:21 pm

    Good for you- how scary is it that 1 out of 9 women get breast cancer. Why the heck cant we find a cure?

  31. # Oppisite Sides of the Fence | Unraveling Life's Mysterieson 03 Oct 2008 at 6:30 pm

    [...] around the blogsphere yesterday minding my own business.  Lurking, commenting, checking out boobies here and basically avoiding work as much as [...]

  32. # Louiseon 03 Oct 2008 at 7:18 pm

    I haven’t been online since yesterday morning which is why I haven’t commented before now. - I’ll be linking to you, too, as soon as my brain starts wanting to help me create a blog post :)
    Louises last blog post..the root of all evil

  33. # monstergirleeon 04 Oct 2008 at 2:20 am

    Had my first mammogram this year. It wasn’t that bad. And I just checked my boobies again while I was reading your post.

    monstergirlees last blog post..Something I Saw At The School

  34. # Karenon 04 Oct 2008 at 1:49 pm

    thanks for the reminder that I need to go get my boobies squeezed!

    Karens last blog post..MMMM. Chocolate Cake!

  35. # My life as a Hotfessional - Featured Siteon 04 Oct 2008 at 5:59 pm

    [...] already with enough her plate, she wants some more chores! Check out her post for Saving the Boobies!. Even with a change of work circumstances she is running a contest and ever the giver, she is [...]

  36. # Jen on the Edgeon 05 Oct 2008 at 12:26 am

    And here’s my comment. ‘Cause, I want all the boobies to be saved.

    Jen on the Edges last blog post..Shaking things up

  37. # Kimon 05 Oct 2008 at 12:35 am

    Save them boobies! :D

    I’ll let you know when I link to you.

    Good job!

    Kims last blog post..School Daze

  38. # Jon Daytonon 05 Oct 2008 at 3:43 am

    I’m all for this project, cause you know boys… they love the boobies!

    Jon Daytons last blog post..Honey! I’m Home

  39. # Jasonon 05 Oct 2008 at 5:02 am

    If someone had reminded my mother, she might still be alive today.

    Jasons last blog post..Confessions of a Clogger

  40. # RCon 05 Oct 2008 at 5:25 am

    Comment. Comment. And comment. ;-) I know, I’m a pain… I did my boobie bloggy post this week, too, but no contests. I’m cheap, and broke. What can I say?

    RCs last blog post..Certified!

  41. # Karenon 05 Oct 2008 at 3:20 pm

    Pamela sent me! Save the Boobies!!!!

  42. # Michelleon 05 Oct 2008 at 6:07 pm

    Pamela sent me too!! To the cause!!

  43. # Veronicaon 05 Oct 2008 at 10:25 pm

    I’ve been a Breast Cancer Survivor for 4 years! I also have great boobies and would love to wear the beautiful necklace around my neck. Thanks for all of your support!

  44. # maggie, dammiton 05 Oct 2008 at 11:27 pm

    This is a great idea!

    (and Pamela at Dayton Time sent me.) :)

  45. # Lyson 05 Oct 2008 at 11:32 pm

    I know I know - I’ve been MIA but will be doing a link back :) Great work Ree!

  46. # Sarahon 06 Oct 2008 at 1:27 am

    This is awesome what you are doing. Thank you!

  47. # Shellyon 06 Oct 2008 at 3:23 pm

    Awesome! I love that you do this every year. I’ll write up a little post and link to you, too!

  48. # Terrion 06 Oct 2008 at 4:14 pm

    I’m all about saving the boobies! You rock!

    I participate in Race for the Cure every year, one way or another (walking - not running like you could - donating or volunteering).

    I will post the link for shizzle. Can you send me the button code please? thisishowweroll@live.com

  49. # well read hostesson 06 Oct 2008 at 4:58 pm

    Pam sent me!

  50. # pamon 08 Oct 2008 at 6:38 pm

    This is great!!

  51. # herdimentality » Blog Archive » Like your breasticles??? Wanna keep em?on 08 Oct 2008 at 7:44 pm

    [...] still a way to help out without spending a penny. Nip over and see Hotfessional, particularly THIS post. She is donating $1 to Breast Cancer Research Foundation for every comment or link left in [...]

  52. # Kristabellaon 09 Oct 2008 at 3:34 am

    Save the Ta Tas!

    This is so great that you do this!

    Kristabellas last blog post..Best Present Ever

  53. # frogpondsrockon 09 Oct 2008 at 7:19 am

    Throw in a dollar for me.. yay… xxx kim

    frogpondsrocks last blog post..Mystery Object…

  54. # frogpondsrockon 09 Oct 2008 at 7:32 am

    Oh, and if I win… instead of sending the prize to me in Australia could you just donate the postage to Breast cancer research foundation instead??? xxx Kim

    frogpondsrocks last blog post..Mystery Object…

  55. # Terrion 09 Oct 2008 at 10:58 am

    I already commented once but this comment is just to let you know I finally did the link!! Yay!

    Terris last blog post..Celebration, 15 years in the making

  56. # Tinkon 09 Oct 2008 at 8:57 pm

    Here from Terri’s blog, This Is How We Roll. This is a really fantastic idea. I might have to borrow it too. May the good juju spread! :)

  57. # Kristabella: Full of Snark - Featured Siteon 10 Oct 2008 at 11:02 pm

    [...] think I can deal with that long distance thing. But maybe I’ll wait until after he helps me Save the Boobies. Because the boobies (and lives) need to be saved! Category : Featured [...]

  58. # Xbox4NappyRashon 11 Oct 2008 at 6:09 pm

    I’m ALL for the boobies.

    Go Boobies!

    Xbox4NappyRashs last blog post..Quod erat demonstrandum

  59. # Sharonon 12 Oct 2008 at 8:53 am

    I had a double mastectomy and reconstruction in 2006 following a second primary breast cancer, the first was in 1997. My sister died of it aged 43 in 1998. Two of my maternal cousins have it too, one is terminal now. Check those boobs girls! Donate what you can, we need a cure. No need to send a prize if my number comes up, one, because I’m in Australia and two, I think I have just about every bit of merchandise going lol, and I’m including the new improved silicone boobies that defy gravity in there - that’s the silver lining in my cloud ;-)

  60. # charlotteon 13 Oct 2008 at 2:22 am

    Hm. I’ve got more boobies than I know what to do with and would be happy to donate some …

    charlottes last blog post..The answer to the previous post

  61. # Talinaon 13 Oct 2008 at 3:07 pm

    I guess you were right, I didn’t comment on the original post. Poo on me!

    Well, now I have. Yay for me and for boobies.

  62. # Meganon 14 Oct 2008 at 1:15 am

    I just happened to run across your site via another!

    I am so going to link this on my Blog! Thanks for stepping out for the Boobs!

    Megans last blog post..A Life Choice

  63. # Rescuesmackon 14 Oct 2008 at 4:40 pm

    Showing support… By using your money this time, even though I have no idea who you are.

    Great idea, and keep it up.

  64. # Audreyon 14 Oct 2008 at 8:19 pm

    Great idea! Here’s another a comment for spreading the awareness of Breast Cancer! If you run any of these again, I’d be happy to donate some of my cards to the pot! Infact, it might just be perfect as my cards are called “Bustables” ;)
    Audreys last blog post..Ity Bitty Bustie

  65. # Laurieon 14 Oct 2008 at 9:18 pm

    What a great idea! I am walking in the 3-Day and wish I would have thought of this for my 3-Day blog here: http://our3day.com
    There is always next year though. Love the prizes too! Hope I win. <3

    Lauries last blog post..Midnight Sun Draft

  66. # wheresmyangelson 15 Oct 2008 at 4:10 am

    Wow, this was a grand idea! Prayers to all who are fighting the battle!

    wheresmyangelss last blog post..The Great Gift of being a SITSTA!

  67. # Leannon 17 Oct 2008 at 5:14 pm

    Save the TaTa’s!

  68. # Dawnon 27 Oct 2008 at 3:33 am

    bewbs!

  69. # Amberon 30 Oct 2008 at 12:39 am

    Awesome idea to help a good cause!

  70. # Jennifer @ The Cubicle's Backporchon 30 Oct 2008 at 1:05 am

    I linked you!

    Jennifer @ The Cubicle’s Backporchs last blog post..Comment to Donate

  71. # kelon 30 Oct 2008 at 1:08 pm

    You go girl - Save the Boobies! :)
    ~K

    kels last blog post..First Impressions…

  72. # Jessieon 30 Oct 2008 at 2:37 pm

    I’ll always hop on the bandwagon for a Great Cause!

  73. # Aprilon 30 Oct 2008 at 3:12 pm

    What a great idea!!! Save the Boobies!

    Aprils last blog post..

  74. # Jamieon 30 Oct 2008 at 4:09 pm

    TOTALLY AWESOME! Going to do my post later this afternoon. Let’s save Second Base!

  75. # dcokequeenon 30 Oct 2008 at 4:35 pm

    What a great idea!!! I’m totally down for a good cause. :)
    dcokequeens last blog post..Jenn, the bookworm

  76. # Aletaon 30 Oct 2008 at 5:52 pm

    This is a beautiful idea and filled with a lot of information. I’m filling out this comment and thinking of my aunt, who had breast cancer and is a survivor. Her spirit was strong throughout the process and I deeply admire her!

  77. # Mrs. Kittyon 30 Oct 2008 at 10:01 pm

    I came over because of Cubicle’s Backporch. But last year I participated in a Breast Cancer 5k and it was one of the best things I’ve ever done. Great idea and I hope you get a ton of comments to raise a ton of money.

    Mrs. Kittys last blog post..Gobs of goo

  78. # Ginion 31 Oct 2008 at 12:28 am

    Okay– I will stop lurking long enough to say “save the boobies!” What a philanthropic use of your blog! Okay– I’m resuming the lurking now!

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