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I See Pink…do you?

by Mia Toro
Happy Valentine’s Day! On a day filled with so much love & lots of pink, we invite you to participate in our I See Pink campaign. This campaign allows Pink Initiative members, followers, fans, vendors and fellow breast cancer supporters an opportunity to spread awareness each time they ‘see… Read More >>

And The Winner Is…

by Mia Toro
On October 1st we kicked off an informative online relay contest for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!  We are humbled by the number of people who helped us share breast cancer facts and information; spreading awareness and education to our online community.  Thank you!
And now, the moment you… Read More >>

2011 Fundraising Recipient

by Mia Toro

Pink Initiative is pleased to announce our 2011 fundraising recipient, Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation®.  The TNBC Foundation® is dedicated to raising awareness of triple negative breast cancer and supporting researchers and scientists in their efforts to determine a cause.  Now, some of you may be asking yourself…
What… Read More >>

Pink Initiative featured in Freelance Switch

Pink Initiative founder Emilie Sommer was featured on Freelance Switch discussing her passion for Pink Initiative and the importance of being a civic-minded business owner. Click here to read the full interview.

Say hello to our new website

It’s been around for a little while now, but we haven’t officially celebrated the launch of our beautiful new website. It’s about time, don’t you think?
Featuring a searchable database of wedding vendors devoted to Pink Initiative’s mission, secure online donation through GiveZooks, and this blog detailing the latest Pink Initiative… Read More >>

Meet the board: Maria Toro

Hey, y’all – my name is Maria Toro (but my friends and family call me Mia).  I am a southern gal, born and raised, but the past 3 years have opened my eyes to the beauty of experiencing life in a new region, New England.  After a stint in Boston… Read More >>

Vendor support

by Emilie Sommer
When I first founded Pink Initiative three years ago, there was no way to predict the outpouring of support we would receive from vendors across the country. I am constantly humbled by their grace and generosity, and often find myself stopped in my tracks to learn how breast… Read More >>

Big industry, one goal

by Jason Sandifer
The wedding industry has 541,900 businesses serving it. As a community, we have the potential to make a huge impact on whatever we put our minds and time toward. With even just one percent of our industry joining efforts with Pink Initiative, we could have well over a… Read More >>

20 years later

by Emilie Sommer

A wife, mother, daughter and best friend, Donna Briggs was my role model. With fiery auburn hair and a witty personality and fashion sense to match, you couldn’t help but have a smile on your face when you were around her.
20 years ago today Donna passed… Read More >>

‘Tis the season

Vendor members, a gentle reminder to submit your 2010 donation by December 15th to continue your partnership with Pink Initiative. Please check your inbox for a reminder with more specific details. Remember, Pink Initiative is a 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are 100% tax deductible! We will send you an… Read More >>