How auto companies are joining the fight against breast cancer : torquenews

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How auto companies are joining the fight against breast cancer

How auto companies are joining the fight against breast cancer

Most recent studies show that women buy half of all cars and affect approximately 80 % of all car purchases.It is smart business to reach customers through such an emotional topic.This year, Volkswagen is getting involved by auctioning off its first limited edition hot 2017 #PinkBeetle.VW teamed up with breast cancer survivor Giuliana Rancic's Fab-U-Wish and the Pink Agenda for the auction.


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Get Pink: Men can get breast cancer

Get Pink: Men can get breast cancer

Anthony Merka's story started four years ago with his wife and daughter trying to tickle him."She came over and started tickling me and at one point, got me to start laughing and about that time, she was like 'hang on just a second, I thought I felt something'," Merka said.Merka waited almost six months before he decided he needed to see a doctor.His prognosis?


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Oklahoma man urges breast cancer screening for men after personal diagnosis

Oklahoma man urges breast cancer screening for men after personal diagnosis

Four years ago, Anthoney Merka's wife and daughter were trying to tickle him when his wife suddenly stopped because she thought she felt something.Six months later, Merka went to the doctor, where he was diagnosed with breast cancer."Breast cancer … I didn't think guys could get breast cancer," Merka told Fox 25.The Oklahoma City man, who lost his grandmother to the disease, is now sharing his story to urge everyone, regardless of gender, to check for lumps.


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Bra banks for breast cancer

Bra banks for breast cancer

Women in North Lanarkshire can now recycle their unloved or unwanted bras to help stop deaths from breast cancer.New eye-catching pink bra banks have been installed at the recycling centres in Airdrie, Bellshill, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld (Wardpark), Cumbernauld (Westfield), Netherton and Shotts.For every tonne of bras donated £200 will go towards Breast Cancer Now's research.Through the partnership between the local authority and recycling specialists Nathan's Wastesavers, bras will either be upcycled into new materials – including carpets, purses and textiles – or start a new life on the other side of the world in developing countries.