Yoplait’s Save Lids to Save Lives (and a Giveaway!)

I’ve been a supporter of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure for as long as I can remember it existing. Each year I walk or run the race in Indianapolis in memory and celebration of family and friends who have battled breast cancer. This year I was even able to get my husband and kids to complete it with me. My husband mentioned to me the other day that he was a little surprised that so many people and companies support the breast cancer awareness cause compared to other cancers and causes. I told him that I think it is not only because breast cancer touches so many of us but also because it NEEDLESSLY takes lives. Education is huge. Self-awareness leads to early detection, which leads to more effective treatment.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which means you are probably hearing more about it now than usual. There are countless companies stepping up to raise money and awareness. Yoplait is one of my favorite sponsors of the breast cancer cause, raising over $25 million to date. Again this year they will be donating 10 cents to the Race for the Cure for every Yoplait pink yogurt cup lid saved and sent in by December 31, 2010. You can help not only by sending in your lids but also by telling people about the Save Lids to Save Lives campaign. More information can be found at www.YourLidMatters.com. This year you can also send a “gift” through their Yoplait Pledge Facebook Page and they will donate $1 for every gift given (up to $100,000).

I was lucky enough to be sent a prize pack from MyBlogSpark and Yoplait that contained 2 VIP Coupons for Yoplait Greek (which I love to use to make dips), a pink leather journal and pen, and a breast cancer awareness charm bracelet. If you would like to enter to win an identical prize pack, just follow the instructions below.

1) Leave a comment below telling how you have been touched by breast cancer or your own efforts to advance the cause of breast cancer awareness (one entry).

2) Post on Twitter about the contest and leave a comment below with your Tweet (one entry).

3) Sign up for our newsletter on the right and leave a comment below (e-mail will be verified) (one entry).

4) Blog about this contest or post the contest in your giveaway section and leave your link to the post below (two entries).

Drawing will take place October 19 at noon Eastern. Must be a US Resident, age 18 or older to enter. Winner will be notified via e-mail and have 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be selected.

Thanks to Yoplait for supporting such a wonderful cause!!

(Disclosure: In addition to the prize pack I received, Yoplait made a $25 donation in
my name to the Susan G. Komen Race for the cure).

Winner: Ana Vega