Hi, friends! October is right around the corner. Can you believe it?! I feel like the summer just flew right by us. Now the Fall season is here and you know it’s the Fall when you see all of your friends share on Instagram their favorite pumpkin spice foods and products. Am I right?

But October is not just part of pumpkin spice season. It is also known as “Pink October” because it is the month of Breast Cancer Awareness. Businesses, celebrities, organizations, and people across the nation “go pink” in the month of October to support spreading awareness for the disease.

In fact, businesses right here in Michigan are helping bring awareness to breast cancer.

Last night, I had the opportunity to learn more about one such initiative at a private fundraising event hosted by Pretzel Bell in Ann Arbor (A2). 

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Pretzel Bell kicked off the See Pink Go Blue month-long fundraiser to support UM Breast Care Center in Ann Arbor.

See Pink Go Blue

The breast cancer awareness campaign is called See Pink Go Blue. It is a month-long fundraiser which many A2 businesses participate in to help raise money for the University of Michigan’s Breast Care Center.

A2 Businesses participating in See Pink Go Blue

  • A2Yoga
  • Alley Bar
  • Angelos
  • Arbor Brewing Company
  • Avalon
  • Aventura
  • Blue Leprechaun
  • Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery
  • Bo Store
  • Brown Jug
  • Cantina
  • Carson’s American Bistro
  • Chop House
  • Donut Bar
  • Frita Batidos
  • Good Time Charley’s
  • Gratzi
  • Grizzly Peak Brewing Co.
  • HOMES Brewery
  • Isalita
  • Jolly Pumpkin
  • Knight’s
  • Knight’s Downtown
  • Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger
  • La Dolce Vita
  • Logan
  • Live
  • Mani
  • Marriott Residence Inn
  • Mash
  • Mezzevino
  • Michael Spath-Inside the Huttle
  • Mikette
  • My Urban Toddler
  • Pizza House
  • My Urban Toddler
  • Old German
  • Old Town Tavern
  • Orange Theory
  • Orange Theory North
  • Palio
  • Piza House
  • Pretzel Bell
  • Real Seafood Co.
  • Rock Paper Scissors
  • Roeda Studio
  • Ruth’s Chris Steak House
  • Slurping Turtle
  • Shalimar
  • Sweetwater’s Coffee & Tea
  • The Blue Nile
  • The Chop House
  • The Last Word
  • Three Chairs Co.
  • Tios Mexican Café
  • Vie Fitness and Spa
  • Roeda Studio
  • Underground Printing
  • Vie

For the month of October, each business you see on the list above will designate special “See Pink” items for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Breast Care Center. Pretzel Bell’s featured See Pink items are the “Bramble On” cocktail and turkey and avocado burger.

Beginning in October, Ann Arbor’s U of M bar, Pretzel Bell, is leading the charge to help people, See Pink Go Blue during the month-long fundraiser! Their featured “See Pink” items are the “Bramble On” cocktail and turkey and avocado burger.

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Jon Carlson, owner of Pretzel Bell, at the See Pink Go Blue kick off. Pretzel Bell hosted the event and is featuring their Bramble On cocktail and turkey and avocado burger as their “See Pink” items for the month-long fundraiser.

 

Meeting Dr. Jacqueline Jeruss and Jon Carlson

It was such an honor to meet Dr. Jaqueline Jeruss, director of the University of Michigan Breast Care Center and Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship, and Jon Carlson, Pretzel Bell owner and a University of Michigan alumnus. Dr. Jeruss’ passion for the Breast Care Center is inspiring.

Carlson is also very passionate about raising awareness for breast cancer and the center. His enthusiasm for See Pink Go Blue was very evident as he told me more people attended this year’s event in comparison to last year.

It just goes to show how successful the See Pink Go Blue campaign is and how much the A2 community want to support the UM Breast Care Center! 

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Dr. Jacqueline Jeruss,  Director of the University of Michigan Breast Care Center, and Jon Carlson, owner of Pretzel Bell, at the See Pink Go Blue fundraiser for the UM Breast Care Center.

 

 

Help Save Lives with a Text Message

During the event, Carlson explained how the guests could send an automatic $10 donation via text message. He also said The Residence Marriot Inn and the Martin Family would match their donation and donations can be made three times a day.

Carlson explained how the guests could send an automatic $10 donation via text message.
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Guests at the See Pink Go Blue kick-off text “SPGB” to the number “50555” to send in their automatic $10 donation to the Breast Care Center.

 

Friends, you can support the UM Breast Care Center, too!

All you need is your cell phone! Simply text “SPGB” to 50555 to make an automatic $10 donation to the Breast Care Center.

For more information about the University of Michigan Breast Cancer Center, visit the official website HERE.

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See Pink Go Blue guests gather together to support the UM Breast Care Center in Ann Arbor.
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Justin, a bartender at Pretzel Bell, wears a “See Pink” shirt at the See Pink Go Blue kick-off. #realmenwearpinktoo #breastcancerawarenessmonth

Special thanks to Pretzel Bell for inviting Good Life Detroit to the See Pink Go Blue event! 

All photographs by Jennifer Hamra for Good Life Detroit.

 

 

 

Written by

Jennifer Hamra

Freelance creative Jennifer Hamra created her blog Good Life Detroit in 2015 after relocating from Tennessee to Southeast Michigan.

Inspired by her love for personal blogging and photography, Jennifer likes to share her favorite Detroit things, from cool places to visit (the hidden gems are her favorite!) to the amazing people she has connected with over the years.

When she's not busy juggling family life and her creative projects, you can find her at an art gallery, community event, farmers market, or spending quiet time at home with a good book and cup of tea.

Jennifer lives in the metro Detroit area with her husband Travis and their six children.

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