As the time of year speedily conversion to fall , farms and ranches across the U.S. are adding to their to - do list , already full of harvest home and livestock attention . During September and October , more than 50 fundraising events will be host by farms , ranches and their suppliers to raise awareness and money for boob genus Cancer enquiry .
The farm are unify as part of Purina ’s Pink 50 movement , which coincides with National Breast Cancer Awareness month in October .
“ The purpose of the Pink 50 safari is to reach out to women in rural America — raising awareness about chest Crab , educating and share information , and supporting one another , ” state Christy Goodwin , marketing handler of Land O ’ Lakes Purina Feed .
Launched this year , the Pink 50 Campaign was inspired by Purina ’s Senior Horse Tales Contest , in which horse cavalry owners have shared stories about how their buck has helped to provide puff to cancer patient and their household members . The events cast from barbeque to trail rides to tack swaps .
Boss Brothers Country Store in Loganville , Ga. , and Peters Creek Farm in Social Circle , Ga. , are teaming up to host the Boss Brothers Breast Cancer Awareness Trail Ride on Oct. 2 , 2010 . The day - recollective event , assailable to men , women and tiddler of all long time , will admit a assurance ride on the farm as well as amusement , lively and silent auctions , and a home - cook repast to follow . The evening will also include time to abide by and call back masses who have been affected by chest cancer .
“ We will have handmade notable to celebrate those who have survived bosom cancer and to commend those who lost the combat , ” order Susan Boss , co - owner of Boss Brothers Country Store .
The weekend - long Dream Ride kicks off on Sept. 24 , 2010 , and ends with a boastful Sunday breakfast and relaxing trail ride .
“ I intend everyone should act a role in supporting breast cancer research because cancer sometime will or has affect everyone , ” Rodina says .
Boss could n’t agree more .
“ James Leonard Farmer , especially females , lean to put themselves last , ” Boss enunciate . “ That ’s why we want our distaff customer to ‘ Be the Boss of You , ’ and get your yearly check - ups and mammograms . white meat malignant neoplastic disease touches so many know now that it is up to us all — including farmer — to raise awareness of knocker cancer and to do all we can to fund the combat of this disease . ”
In accession to the farm fundraising events , Purina will be re - package their top beast provender in pinko . A part of the proceeds from the packages sold will be donate to breast cancer enquiry .
To ascertain a Pink 50 Campaign even in your area , visit Purina’swebsite .
