Monday, October 3, 2011

Day 3: Pink tissues

The irony of this one just could not be passed up.  You hear the words "you have breast cancer" and someone hands you a tissue covered in pink ribbons.  Well, at least it benefits breast cancer.

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5% of proceeds benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation.  It is an actual and reputable organization, so that is good.  The retail cost is $1.49, so I'm thinking the proceeds on each pack would be, say $.75?  So, $.03 per pack is being donated?  This company would need to sell 667 packs of tissues in order to buy ONE woman ONE month of Tamoxifen ($20). 

Now, I'm not suggesting that a company is obligated to give away all of it's proceeds, but if you are going to make a claim across your display, make it a good one!

1 comment:

  1. Chrissy, I had no idea! Thank you for investigating on "pink awareness" that should of helped this beautiful lady. love ya!

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