Community Corner
Still Time to Support Breast Cancer Research in the White Lake-Highland Area
As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, you can donate to the cause at these area businesses.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month ends Wednesday, along with several charity drives for breast cancer research at White Lake and Highland area businesses:
Kroger Pink Ribbons
Customers at the White Lake Kroger store may purchase a pink ribbon for $1 or make a coin box donation to benefit breast cancer awareness and research. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Pink Pumpkins
The Pink Pumpkin Patch Foundation, a nonprofit organization that funds breast cancer research, is working with major retailers this month to raise money for breast cancer research through the sale of special pink-skinned pumpkins. Participating retailers include Kroger and Home Depot, which both have locations in White Lake.
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Panera Pink Ribbon Bagels
Sold at Panera Bakery Cafes in Farmington and Farmington Hills, Waterford and Bloomfield Township in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the signature bagel has raised more than $1.25 million for breast cancer charities nationwide. In participating Panera bakery-cafes in the metro Detroit-area, funds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
Emerald City Designs floral arrangement
The Shades of Pink organization, a non-profit that provides temporary financial assistance to breast cancer patients, is partnering with Farmington Hills-based Emerald City Designs to raise funds through a special floral arrangement in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Foundation. The flowers can be ordered at thepoppyshoppes.com.
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Hungry Howie's pink pizza boxes
Hungry Howie’s Pizza locations are joining the fight against breast cancer. All pizzas will be served in bright pink boxes and Hungry Howie’s will make a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. for every pizza sold. Customers can also add a donation to their order. There are three Hungry Howie's locations in White Lake and Highland:
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