As you probably know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As we near the end of the month, you may have seen lots of pink products and heard breast cancer awareness slogans, but have you really stopped to think about it and BE aware? For many of you, I am sure you have. Breast cancer is a terrible disease that has affected so many lives. The majority of us know someone who has had breast cancer – whether it be a family member, friend, neighbor or co-worker.
I have both breast cancer victims and breast cancer survivors in my life. My husband lost his Mom to breast cancer when he was only six years old. I don’t have to tell you how devastating that is for a child or how that devastation can continue to manifest itself during someone’s life. My aunt also died from breast cancer when my cousin was a pre-teen, leaving her without her mother to guide her through her teen years and beyond. Thankfully, there are also some breast cancer success stories like my sister-in-law who is over 15 years cancer-free and also my aunt who beat the disease.
The goal for Breast Cancer Awareness is to create many more happy success stories and early detection can help make them happen. Mammography is the most effective method of early detection. Studies show that mammograms can spot tumors up to three years before they might be detectable by feel, greatly improving the prognosis. Early detection of breast cancer also means a wider range of treatment options, including less aggressive surgery and adjuvant therapy (source : Breast Cancer Society). When detected early, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer is 98 percent.
Even though the facts are clear, only half of U.S. women ages 40 and older got an annual mammogram last year (Medco Health Solutions Inc.). There are lots of reasons that women do not get their mammograms as they should. Some of the most common excuses are:
- “I’m concerned it will hurt.”
- “I’m worried about radiation.”
- “Breast cancer doesn’t run in my family.”
- “I don’t want to get bad news.”
- “I’m just too busy.”
Philips wants to see an end to the excuses and is collaborating with clinicians and researchers to deliver the highest level of personalized care to women – especially those touched by breast cancer. Their low-dose, advanced breast screening and targeted, image-guided diagnostic and treatment solutions are specifically designed to be comfortable, accurate and tailored to the unique needs of women. Some details from Philips:
Micro Dose Mammography – High image quality, low dose
Philips Micro Dose mammography provides outstanding images at an 18 to 50 percent lower radiation dose compared with other full field digital mammography systems,1,2,3,4 with an average dose reduction of 40 percent*. The significantly lower dose levels are derived from the unique Philips Micro Dose photon counting detector technology – a direct way to capture individual X-rays without conversion steps, significantly reducing additional noise.
The key advantage for patients is the lower dose offered by the Micro Dose mammography system. Women’s breasts are sensitive to radiation, and it is therefore crucial that the mammography equipment exposes women to as little radiation as possible. Micro Dose is tailored for high-volume breast cancer screening where a large number of healthy women are examined on a regular annual or bi-annual basis. The state-of-the-art ergonomic design, with warmed, curved breast support, enables clinicians to perform the examination in less than five minutes, and provides outstanding patient comfort. Built with both patients and clinicians in mind, as many as 15 four-image examinations per hour can be performed, while the ergonomic design helps reduce the risk of work-related, repetitive strain injuries to technologists.
To learn more about Micro Dose Mammography, visit: http://bit.ly/MicroDose
Reader Giveaway: In the spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Philips is offering a $100 VISA Gift Card to one Thrifty Jinxy reader. While the winner is free to spend it as they would like, we would hope that they choose to use at least part of it to help do good for others who may not be as lucky as most. Some ideas would be to buy groceries for a local shelter, help a family in need or donate to their local Breast Cancer Research Facility. To enter, complete the entry form below letting us know how you would help others with your winnings by 11:59pm ET on 11/11/13. NOTE: It may take a few moments for the entry form to appear below.
latanya says
I would buy toys for toys for tots
Stephanie V. says
still need to pay for my mammogram call back and ultrasound so would use toward that (or to the homeless holiday meals on wheels)
Margaret Smith says
I would like to buy baby products for our churches yearly help new mom’s in need drive.
Gayle J says
I would use it to buy gifts for a family on Angel Tree
Karen Glatt says
Every year in our community there is a Tree of Sharing where there are name tags with children and teens asking for a gift for Christmas. I will be able to buy more than one gift this year if I won this money! What a great giveaway! Thanks.
Mary Happymommy says
I would buy toys to donate to the toys for tots program.
Helga says
I would use it to buy gifts for a poor family.
SusieQTpies says
I’m 43 and haven’t gotten my baseline Mamogram and it is on my to do list for the new year. I would use the money as my insurance copay since we have a high deductible copay. Thanks! susie
scott amoroso says
I’d help my mother out because shes been struggling to get by
Thomas Murphy says
I would donate to the local food bank.
Virginia Rowell says
I would use it to buy much needed shool supplies for the children at our local elementary school. We are a close knit community and are always looking out for others.
Louly says
I would use it as a copay to go get a mammogram
Amanda Sakovitz says
I would buy food and donate it to my town’s food pantry. Maybe special for Thanksgiving.
bryan clark says
donate it to the voluteer fire dept ….who is in need
Tabathia B says
I would donate canned goods to our local food bank
Adrienne Gordon says
id donate it to lazarex cancer foundation
Seyma Shabbir says
I would buy some necessities for an expecting friend.
Debbie Jackson says
I would use it to donate to the school.
nicole krutz says
I would use some of it towards toys for tots or adopting a family/child for christmas gifts 🙂
Mia Dentice says
I would use it for supplies for my son’s school….paper towels, wipes, snacks, bookmarkers/rewards.
ellen beck says
I am a huge Toys for Tots supporeter I would use it to buy things for them.
Debra Hall says
i would buy gift cards for the church christmas drive
TawndaM says
do I HAVE to admit to being dirt poor to say this will most likely go towards medical co-pays?… because, it’s true…
Candice says
I would buy toys for needy children.
Ashley T. says
I am not quite sure what I would do , there are so many charities that are in need I would have to research different local charities that are most in need , and donate my time and whatever I was able to do with this. TY
Janet W. says
I would love to use this towards Toys for Tots this Christmas for children that are less fortunate.
Elena says
I would buy food and would donate it to our local food bank
Elena says
I would buy food and would donate it to our local food bank. Thank you for the giveaway!
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Amanda Hoffman says
i would donate to a neighbor who is struggling
D SCHMIDT says
I would buy gifts for the local church Christmas drive.
Cynthia R says
i would give this to my friend who lost her husband to cancer, maybe she could get things for the kids or herself.
alyce poalillo says
I would donate food to the food pantry
Stephanie Ann says
I would buy breast cancer awareness prodduts to spread the word about breast cancer
Melinda Stephens says
I’d use it so my friend can get some work done at the dentist that she can’t afford the copay for.
melikegarfield says
I would give it to my mom because she is currently running a monthly financial deficit until she can get social security in a few years.
Kate Sparks says
Have a dear friend and his daughter walking for BC awareness in Boston… donate to sponsor their particiation again..
gregg deering says
The post office in southern Florida buys shoes for kids for Christmas.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I’d Buy Groceries For A Neighbor In Need.
vickie couturier says
I would help the local food bank
diane says
i would give to the humane society
Kim Henrichs says
I would help with the local animal shelter that had a fire.
stephanie says
it would help me buy christmas gifts
Karen F says
My neighbors just had twins and I know they could use the money, I would give it to them.
tina reynolds says
I would buy thanks giving for a family in need
Donna L says
I would donate food to a local food bank.
karen dwight says
I would use it to pay my outstanding medical bills for this month. Figures they would find a lump during breast cancer awareness month. I had the mammogram done but now they want to do an ultrasound this week. Wish me luck!
sandra says
support a friend in her fundraising campaign
jenna d says
I would use the gift card to purchase gifts to donate to children for Christmas.
Mary Beth Elderton says
I have family members who are going through a tough time right now financially. It is only temporary but frustrating to them. I already gave some Amazon money I had saved and this card would be wonderful.
Mark Gosnell says
Cancer has taken out my parents and now my mother in law with a strong possibly my wife and daughter will contract the same C. It is heartbreaking but we stay resolved and continue the fight.
Stephanie Phelps says
I would buy groceries for a family at our church who is need!
Solducky says
I would like to do some Kiva loans! The gift that you can keep on giving.
Allyson Bossie says
I have a family member seriously struggling this past year, and I would use the money to buy Christmas for her child
ralea says
I would donate the money to a local women’s shelter / domestic violence helpline.
Darlene Carbajal says
I would buy some gifts and donate them to children in the hospital. 🙂
Jessie C. says
I would get groceries and H&B items for local shelters and food bank.
April Yedinak says
I would buy baby stuff for a young mother in need.
Heather @ From Here to There says
I would buy supplies for children’s christmas boxes.
steve weber says
I would buy groceries for a family that’s struggling.
Tarah says
I would use it to make a gift basket full of goodies for someone going through chemo.
Kathleen says
donate the gc to someone in need
kport207 at gmail dot com
Kelly Nicholson says
How would you use your winnings to do good?
how about a pizza party..got to have fun too
Melanie Montgomery says
This is going to my Brother in law and Sister, they just had a new baby and he got a pay cut at work a few weeks after.
Barbara Butler says
I was use it to get Christmas for my 5 grandkids
Aimee T says
Wow. NO ONE would use it for themselves?? I would buy my daughter a graphing calculator. She needs one for school and they are out of my budget right now. That would be great for her. Hey… at least I’m honest.
Robert says
We donate to a home for single mother’s in our community
Lisa Brown says
I would buy groceries and donate them to our local food bank
Kelly D says
I would buy groceries/dry goods to donate to our local food pantry. The last time I donated they said their shelves were almost empty.
Cynthia G says
Toys for my niece whos mother has nothing for christams
Colleen Boudreau says
I would donate it to the humane society.
Chrystal D says
I’d give it to my mom to use on her house
Cynthia C says
I would donate some toys to the women’s shelter.
Rosie says
I’d use it for buying nice fabric for the things I make to give away. I make clothing for mothers and babies in Haiti, and also right now fleece mittens etc. for disadvantaged kids. I also make and give away fabric flowers and heart pillows. For the Haiti items, fabric is donated, but it is invariably musty old and ugly. I would love to have some nice fabric, they’d look so much nicer (and smell better) – sometimes several washings doesn’t take out the old odor.
Linda Lansford says
I will help the ladies at the shelter
Angie Agerter says
I would use it towards my Random Act of Kindness I am doing in November & maybe a few items off the Giving Tree.
April Brenay says
I would give to operation homefront to help military families
Christine says
would donate canned goods
Tiffany W says
I would use it to buy gifts for children in need.
Aimee says
With Christmas right around the corner, I would use this for Toys for Tots
Danizilla says
I would buy groceries so I could cook a meal for my mother
Rita Leonard says
i would help a friend who is out of work
Kiara says
I would use it to buy gifts for a family.
Natalie says
I would give it to my church
Rachel Parrott says
Although October is Breast Cancer month, October 29th (today) is World Stroke Day. I’ve already said my piece about the importance of stroke awareness on my own blog. I would like to use the money to help the local senior center (50+) to stock up on educational materials or have a sponsored program about stroke.
Katie Roch says
Every year my family participates in the Christmas adopt a family program and if I won I would use this gift card to help purchase gifts.
dan williams says
buy new shoes
Monique Rizzo says
I would help a hungry family in need.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
Angela Kinder says
I would give it to my aunt to help her buy Christmas for her granddaughter since she has to use her money for her cancer treatments.
Michelle S says
One of my oldest and dearest friends just lost her home and pets to a house fire yesterday, so I would help her.
Asimina kaminis says
I would teach my kids how important it is to give back, every day ritual in our house act of kindness, I would choose to have them buy each a toy and donate it to toy for tots, also, I would take them to the food store and pick up a couple of can goods, can not forget how many people are starving!
Heather D. says
I would give it to a family in desperate need of groceries.
Alexia says
I think I would buy something whose profits benefit cancer research. There is so many companies that support this cause that it would be easy and FUN to find items like this!
Jeccica Simpson says
I will go get a mammogram!
Anna E. says
I would donate half of the card to feed the hungry locally.
john hutchens says
I would donate it to the local homeless shelter
sandra davis says
i would donate food to the local food bank…their shelves have really been running low lately
Suzanne K says
I’d donate to a local horse rescue group so they could pay for feed and vets
Karo says
Help a home for autism I’m involved with
Deb K says
I would help a family out that just had a baby right down the street from me.
Monique Bon says
I would buy some toys & donate them to childrens (:
Steve Stone says
I would buy groceries for poor families.
Wendy R. says
I could help out a friend who has breast cancer and is struggling financially because of it.
Jessica M. says
I would buy groceries for a neighbor who stays rent free with someone, or a poor family.
Holly Thomas says
I would use it for my local animal shelter
Priscilla S. says
I would help my best friend because her husband has been out of work for a while.
Ivana Jankovic says
I would by groceries for poor kids in my neighborhood.
Cathy Shaw says
I’d donate to Meals on Wheels
Tamar says
I help new moms in the community with meals.
Jen S. says
I have neighbors who are hard up on luck right now and I’d love to be able to prepare a ton of freezer meals for them and make sure that they’re eating healthy, hearty meals throughout the winter.
Athena S says
I would give it to a family member for them to buy groceries with.
Catherine says
Use for a food donation to the food shelf.
Tina says
I would use it to buy a thanksgiving dinner for my neighbors.
Paula V says
Buy items to provide several Shoe Boxes for the Samaritan’s Purse project which sends them to third world countries that are not as fortunate as America.
ELIZABETH C. says
My sister just lost her job and is expecting her first child. I would give this giveaway to her.
Allie says
I would donate items to a shelter
Patty wright says
My brothers family. He is on life support right now. No insurance for a funeral if they decide to take him off.
Beanybopp says
Help with christmas shopping and buy our son some clothes since he is growing like a weed lol
Michelle Castagne says
Toys for kids at Xmas.
Ann Fantom says
If I won, I would buy Christmas gifts for our adopt a family from church
sandra davis says
buying gifts for Christmas mainly for KIDS!!!!!
Crystal Rogers Walker says
I would buy my neighbors new baby some new clothes because they don’t have much
Dana Rodriguez says
I would donate canned goods to Harvest Hope
V says
I would buy small toys, toiletries and school supplies to go in boxes for Operation Christmas Child. I have lots of boxes to do!
Jennifer R says
i’d donate some canned goods to a food drive
Angela Y says
I would use it towards gifts for kids on the Angel tree.
Evelyn Chuter says
I have 4 grandchildren so I would buy Christmas presents.
John Leahy says
Toy drive at the office
Tari Lawson says
I would use them to send a gift to my friend and my niece who are going through some tough times.
Kristin says
I would love to adopt a family for the holidays!
ashleycapra says
id use it to finally see a doctor without ins its just too much with the monthly bills
Christine says
I would use a portion to buy Toys for Toys for Tots!
Barbara Montag says
I’d gift this to the Toys for Tots program where I volunteer – thank you.
Cluelessmama says
My mother is due for a mammogram. I would help her to pay for it since she has been putting it off because of finances.
Darklurkr23 says
By some presents for Christmas!
Diane Vescio says
I would help my co-worker who is pregnant and my friend who is a single mom.
christine burd says
I would buy my daughter who is a returning peace corp worker living in Jamaica for the last 2 1/2 yrs some much needed winter clothes for cold Colorado
Katie Bellamy says
I would help out my family!
harolde says
I would buy stuff for the neighborhood kids.
judy gardner says
probably buy Christmas presents for a couple of children through project angel tree
marian boll says
My daughter needs an eye exam….I would put this toward that appt
Stephen says
To fill up the gas tank!
ANN*H says
I would use it toward a pair of glasses and a eye exam. I need glasses badly , havent gotten new glasses in over 15 years . I can hardly see with my old ones and I cant help the grandkids much when I read their books. I give in lots of ways thru out the year to others. And Im all for cancer awareness -my cousin passed away just a few weeks ago from breast cancer.
katherine says
I would use it to buy some hygiene items for the local food pantry.
Jen Haile says
I’d like to but food for our local food bank!
Wild Orchid says
I would use the money to buy personal care items for the local womens shelter.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
Jennifer Rote says
I would sponsor a needy child.
BeckyM says
I would donate to our local Coats for Kids!
Sharon Kaminski says
I would use the winnings for the orphanage to buy formula and milk.
melissa Resnick says
we do a adopte a family for chirtmas and we would give it to them
heather eg kaufman says
I usually donate newborn essentials to women’s shelters. My husband does the toys for tots ride every year, with a toy from each of our children.
Cassie Korando says
I would donate to the local animal shelter.
julie murphy says
since i am unemployed it would be a great help to buy groceries
richelle bowers says
donate to our food bank
Mary Calabrese says
I would use it as a Christmas gift for my friend who is HIV+
Carolyn G says
I would donate to the local food pantry
Betsy G. says
Buy food for an animal shelter!
kristin sims says
i would buy some xmas presents for the adults with disabilities class i teach, thank you!
Kyl Neusch says
buy gifts for a poor family.
Iola Kostrzewski says
Toys for toys for tos would be how I would pay it forward
Sarah Hirsch says
well, i need some new clothes because i lost weight, but i would make a huge donation of the ones i am replacing
April Martin says
Donate the local Humane Society and help my family! 🙂
Cheryl F. says
I would donate food to an animal shelter.
Brandi Price says
I would pick off the angel tree and buy Christmas gifts for them.
Angel says
I would donate a holiday meal to our food bank,they have a program that they provide and deliver holiday meals to those in need and its all run by volunteers !
David Haug says
I would use it for a reward for a low income student who is working hard to earn good grades.
beth shepherd says
I would use this to have a dinner for all my American Heritage Girls and their parents.
kathy says
I would give to niece to pay off some of her college debt
Stacy says
I would use it for my annual holiday fundraiser for the local animal shelter – food and blankets/towels.
Sarah L says
I’m a big supporter of our local food bank.
Thanks for the contest.
Pat says
I would send it to my daughter attending college out of state
Susan Christy says
I would give this to my friend that is undergoing chemo.
Ruben Ramos says
I would give this to my closest friend, since she lives paycheck to paycheck on her job.
Amy L says
I know a woman who had to have a double mastectomy and the financial impact on her family has been difficult for them. I’d like to use the gift card to do something for her family for the holidays – groceries, holiday gifts, or whatever is needed.
janna johnson says
I would buy clothes for patients at my job
Sara says
I would donate it to a family at my child’s daycare that is very low income to have a nicer christmas
Gina says
I would use it to buy groceries for our town’s food bank.
betsy cortez says
donate to our local foodbank
Kelley Chapman says
Probably buy groceries for our local food bank
Cindy says
New clothes for my hubby.
Gianna says
I would use it for groceries.
Renee s says
I would give it to the father of my boys. He has cancer and has been out of work for treatment and could use the help.
Anita G says
I would give it to a family that was less fortunate. My Mom, sister and I are far from being considered even remotely well off but we have each other and that means everything.
Danielle Jones says
I’d use it for the angel tree.
Michelle Weaver says
I would give it to a family in need at our church.
Jill says
Help my mom who is on limited income!
Jessica Snow says
I would use it to buy Christmas Tree Angel Gifts and make up some packages for the troops.
Thanks for the giveaway! =)
AmySD says
I would purchase a Christmas present for a needy family.
Erica H says
I would use it to purchase toys to donate for kids during the holiday season.
Kathy B says
I’m a 7 year survivor and I’d donate to the Young Survival Coalition
Maggie C says
I would buy food for the food pantry.
courtney b says
use it for my daughter for winter clothes 🙂
amy pugmire says
I would give it to someone who needs help with xmas.
Kristen says
I’d use it to buy some items off my local Ronald McDonald House’s wishlist.
Brynn says
I would use it to buy sub for santa gifts!
Amanda says
Our small group has adopted a family for Thanksgiving and committed to providing at least $75 worth of groceries. I would use this to adopt another family.
Nic says
If I had this money I would try to help out my friend with more than just trying to help feed him but to try and help him so he pay his bills without having to do some things I wish he didn’t have to do to make the money.
janet says
I would buy some things my grandsons need 🙂
Sonya Morris says
By buying food for the holiday baskets & food pantry at our church.
al says
help my church
Denise S says
I’d help someone have a nice Thanksgiving.
Tian A. says
I’d like to buy meal for local shelter, thank you for the chance.
Tara says
I would buy items to donate to a food pantry.
makeda says
Very important information. thanks for sharing
stephland3 says
I would buy food for our local food pantry
melina r says
I would buy food and donate to the local food shelter.
Kimberly Kihega says
I would give to my aunt who just lost her job.
denise says
buy a gift for secret santa
Danalee Davis says
My dad who has dementia has a bday coming up. I can use it to buy gifts for his birthday party! 🙂
Heather B says
My daughter’s school adopts a few of the students families every year for christmas. I would use this to buy gifts for some of those students and their families
lalaine hagler says
I would buy to add to the food pantry at our church
Trenda T says
use for my towns operation Christmas program.
Geoff K says
I’d love to buy a ton of books, games, and puzzles to donate to Toys for Tots this holiday season!
Joy Q says
I would use it to donate food to the food bank & to purchase a new toy for toys for tots.
virgomomwriter says
I’d buy yarn to make more of the baby blankets I donate.
alisa says
i would use my winnings to help my mom who is recovering from breast cancer since she has so many medical bills to pay
William Krawic says
donate to the food bank
Cathy French says
would donate to food bank
Kelli Anderson says
I’d use it for Angel Tree
Jill Myrick says
I would donate the gift card to a single mom in our neighborhood who recently lost her job in hopes that it would help with putting food on the table of Christmas gifts under the tree.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
brandy c says
I’d buy gifts for my aunt.
kathy dalton says
i would pay it forward to a needy family this thanksgiving
joseph gersch says
i would buy dog food for animal shelters
jessica edwards says
Toys for tots, and to buy my guys at work something small for cmas.
Robin says
I would use it for toys for tots
Tanya White says
It would help to but things my children need like hats, coats and boots.
cylina williams says
buy gifts for those in need at christmas
Anna says
I will give it to my mom to buy grocery with.
ky2here says
I believe half of found money should be donated to charity, ideally for end user services.
Danielle says
I would use it for the elderly gift giving tree and buy gifts for the elderly in my town that don’t have family members.
Daniel N says
for our church toy drive
Stacey B says
I’d buy toy to donate to toys for tots
sheri blessing says
I would use it to help a local youth sports team.
Courtnie says
I’d buy groceries and donate them.
Carla C says
Buy some items for my local food bank and donate them to families in need.
Kayla Nelson says
I would spend most of the money helping a few of my relatives get a few bills paid. and the rest I would go buy food for the homeless shelter near where I live.
Sonya says
I’d use it for Toys for Tots!
Brittney House says
I would buy coats and other winter wear and donate it to the less fortunate.
joni says
I would get some toys for Toys for Tots.
Samii Meyer says
I know that sometimes doing good means extending outside of your family – but my sister lost her job this last year and she has three kids. If I were to win the money I would help buy Christmas gifts for my nieces (Especially since the youngest always looks forward to SANTA!)
Kim H says
I would give it to someone in need
Stephanie Larison says
I’d buy toys for the Toys For Tots bin at the grocery store.
Sarah Grace says
I would give it to my neighbor to use since she has been having trouble affording car repairs.
Ben G says
I would help a family in need.
Susan Smith says
I would buy items to donate to a food pantry or buy toys to donate to Toys for Tots
Sara Sullivan says
I have a friend who just lost his job. I would give it to his family to pay bill or purchase food.
Victoria Carlson says
I would use this gift card to buy foods for a local food shelf as they are struggling by recent cuts in food stamp programs in our state
Angela Cisco says
I’d use it to purchase Christmas presents for niece and nephews. My BIL is terminal and since he no longer can work they don’t have the means to do it.
Annemarie Z. says
I would donate it to a local animal shelter!
jules m. says
i would donate some to the red cross for the Phillipines
Pam O says
I would buy gifts for the Angel tree and toys for Tots.
MIchelle Fosnaugh says
I would buy gifts for a family on the Angel Tree
Lorri S says
I would donate to the Salvation ARmy
Ayana Pendergrass says
I would definitely use this to make someone’s holiday extra special
Jackee says
I’d use it toward my donations to Toys for Tots and the food bank.
Rosey says
Every year my kids and I go shopping for coats to take to the domestic violence shelter for the kids that are there at the time. It’s always a welcome and appreciated gift. This would go towards that this year.
Richard Hicks says
I would help out with our local food bank.
brich22 at earthlink dot net
Carly D. says
I was just thinking about buying gifts for the children at the hospital this Christmas, this would be a good start.
colleen t says
I just finished radiation from having breast cancer so if I win the money will go towards my medical bills. Thanks for the chance
Rebecca Lock says
I would use it to buy items for our church’s Christmas baskets.
Beth Klocinski says
I would use my gift card to buy gifts for our Angel Tree family at work
CharityS says
I would buy food for my local food bank.
Hesper Fry says
Helping out with my church’s food pantry.
Lorena Keech says
We host a family in need each year for Christmas, so this would be very helpful.
Mary Cloud says
I would pick up some extra food to donate to our schools canned food drive this Christmas
annabella @ centurytel dot net
Robyn L says
There is a family I know that I could use this to help buy them a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, times have been tough for them recently but never have I heard them complain. Thank you for offering this giveaway.
Lisa Garner says
I would use the GC to buy food for my childrn’s school Buddy Pack program.
Danielle Wood says
I would use it to donate toys to a toy drive for the holidays
kathy j says
I would donate food to our local soup kitchen
Tom Lester says
I would put those winnings towards getting my mother new glasses, her old ones are broken 🙁
Denise Donaldson says
i would help my sister get christmas gifts for her son
Brandy B says
I would donate it to the Homeless Veterans Fund.
Sabreena E. says
I would donate it to a close friend of mines funeral expenses. As a veteran, i really dont feel as if his family should have to have the burden hanging over their heads.
Amy Bostic says
my mom has no job, insurance, or much money so I would use the money to pay for her mammogram
Angie PreciselyMine says
I’d like to be able to buy dinner for a stranger.
Sherry Conrad says
I would let Ian pick out extra toys for the children’s cancer unit for Christmas.
Diana says
I would adopt a kid off the angel tree.
Luella Moss says
I would use it to buy Thanksgiving dinner for my family. We aren’t doing too hot these days.
Breanne says
I’d buy food to donate.
Leslie L Stanziani says
I would let my kids adopt a couple of kids from the angel tree at church.
Cathy Truman says
I would dog and cat food and some treats for both for the MARION-GRANT COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY. In
Marion, Indiana it is a no kill animal shelter.
Sarah Cool says
i would buy some toys to donate to a local orphanage or donate pet supplies to the local aspca
Trice says
I would use it to pay bills…. my husband just had surgery and cant work. We so need the money.
Danielle Nydam says
I’d buy toys for low income children or buy dog and cat food/supplies for shelters in need. I’ve done both in the past and loved it so much.
Vikki Billings says
I would adopt a couple of kids from the Angle tree in my area.
Dusty Schnur says
I would use it to help stock our church’s pantry.
Samantha says
I would donate some toys to toys for tots!
Cassandra Davis says
I’ve been buying clothes for a couple children in need. One of the little girls still needs a pair of boots or shoes for winter, it’s getting cold and every time I see her she’s wearing the same pair of sandals. Everyone goes through rough times and it’s extremely rewarding helping these wonderful children.
Michelle Tucker says
I’d take a friend out who is a breast cancer survivor for a day of pampering.
Heidi says
I would use them to buy toys for a local family in need this holiday season.
polly says
I would donate it to Toys For Tots
Heather S says
buy toys to donate to charity
Stephanie MacDonald says
help my mom with groceries <3
Jacob LaFountaine says
I could buy toys for tots
Trisha McKee says
I would buy ingredients and make my daughter’s grandmother dinner. She is living alone and sometimes gets lonely. I would make her dinner and spend the evening with her.
Charlene Kuser says
I would buy food for the local homeless shelter
laurie says
I would donate card to local food bank
Karrie Millheim says
buy food for the hungry
rose paden says
Every year my husband and I choose a few family’s who are in need of presents for Christmas and buy them toys, cloths, shoes..ect.. It always feels good to give! [p
Bryan E. says
Thanks for the giveaway…we donate gloves & wool hats every winter to our local homeless shelter.
Sand says
I would use it towards Christmas dinner for a needy family.
Ellen Harry says
I would donate the card to my son’s teacher to do something special for his class
Terry Cross says
I would buy some toys to donate to Toys for Tots
Brandy Nelson says
I would give it to a friend who helps ferral kitties in the area. She feeds them and builds them shelters, etc.
Julie Simpson says
I’m buying Christmas this year if the rafflecopter ever loads which I doubt it’s just useless