WWE And Susan G. Komen Take Action With The More Than Pink Campaign

WWE issued the following today:

WWE and Susan G. Komen Take Action with the More Than Pink Campaign

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WWE (NYSE:WWE) and Susan G. Komen® will continue their partnership for the fifth consecutive year by encouraging fans to take action in the fight against breast cancer through Komen’s More Than Pink™ movement. More Than Pink celebrates the heroes who have made a significant impact in the fight to end breast cancer, and encourages everyone to take action, big or small, to help Komen reach its Big Bold Goal: a plan to reduce the nation’s current 40,000 breast cancer deaths in the U.S. by 50 percent in the next decade.

To support Komen’s Bold Goal and More Than Pink movement, WWE will create PSA’s that will highlight three survivors, Regina Foreman, Angelica Martinez and Kelly Sherman, who not only won their battle against breast cancer but are now taking action to help fight the disease. WWE will utilize its global platforms including WWE Network, TV broadcasts, live events, and digital and social media to generate awareness and encourage action. Throughout the month of October, the WWE entrance ramp, ring skirts and digital signage will be co-branded to promote the fight against breast cancer. WWE Superstars will wear co-branded More Than Pink apparel in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and WWE will donate to Komen 20 percent of all retail sales of the More Than Pink t-shirt sold on WWEShop.com and at WWE live events. Fans will also have the option of donating $1, $5 or $10 upon checkout from WWEShop.com with all proceeds benefiting Komen.

“Our longstanding partnership with WWE has made it possible to fund enhanced research and education – helping countless people battling breast cancer worldwide,” says Susan G. Komen President and CEO Dr. Judy Salerno. “Their continued support in reaching the masses with word of our Bold Goal and More Than Pink movement puts us one step closer in reaching our vision of a world without breast cancer.”

“Susan G. Komen has been instrumental in supporting breast cancer research and awareness while working towards finding a cure,” said WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon. “WWE is proud of our long-term partnership with Susan G. Komen and is fully committed to utilizing our global platforms to help Komen achieve its ‘Big Bold Goal’ of reducing current breast cancer deaths in the U.S. by 50 percent in the next decade.”

This year, WWE Superstar John Cena has been named as one of Komen’s “The List,” comprised of More Than Pink Heroes, who are all committed to finding the cures. The More Than Pink movement continues the history of success between Komen and WWE in raising awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer. The partnership launched in 2012 with the successful “Rise Above Cancer” campaign, and to-date, has raised nearly $2 million for breast cancer research, education and screening. You can learn more about this partnership by visiting komen.org/wwe.

Susan G. Komen encourages all supporters to follow a frequent stream of More Than Pink™ hero stories on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and share their More Than Pink™ hero stories on social media using the hashtag #MoreThanPink. Learn how to donate, act and get involved by visiting: komen.org/morethanpink.

CM Punk Calls Susan G. Komen “A Scam”

CM Punk sent out a tweet last night during RAW, apparently about WWE’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness campaign with Susan G. Komen. Punk called Susan G. Komen “a scam.”

Punk’s tweet caused a stir with wrestling fans, so Punk clarified that his remarks has nothing to with “fake wrestling,” his remarks was about people collecting money for themselves in the name of breast cancer.

WWE Going Pink Again With Susan G. Komen This Month

WWE announced that they and Susan G. Komen will continue their partnership with WWE Superstars and Divas wearing co-branded Susan G. Komen and WWE apparel, and WWE platforms “going pink” in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As part of this year’s “Rise Above Cancer” campaign, WWE will donate to Komen 20% of the retail sales of all co-branded merchandise sold on WWEShop.com and at WWE Live Events. Fans can also donate $1, $5 or %10 to Komen upon checkout from WWEShop.com.

WWE Announced Hulk Hogan As Grand Marshal For Susan G. Komen Event

WWE and Susan G. Komen announced today that WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan will serve as the official Grand Marshal for the 2015 Susan G. Komen Washington, D.C. Race for the Cure, taking place on Saturday, May 9, in Washington D.C. on the National Mall.

In addition to serving as the Grand Marshal, Hogan and WWE Diva Layla have created “Team WWE” at the D.C. Race. Fans can join the team be registering for the Race at http://komendcrace.info-komen.org and search “Team WWE” under the “Join a Team page.

 

WWE Raises Over $1.5 Million For Susan G. Komen

WWE & Susan G. Komen

WWE has raised over $1.5 million for Susan G. Komen with their annual breast cancer awareness campaign. Nancy Brinker of the Susan G. Komen Foundation posted a thank you to WWE on Twitter:

 

WWE Going Pink For 3rd Straight Year

WWE & Susan G. Komen

WWE & Susan G. Komen will continue their partnership for a 3rd straight year. Their annual breast cancer awareness campaign begins tonight on RAW. WWE Superstars & Divas will be wearing co-branded Susan G. Komen & WWE apparel.