July 2, 2011

The Pink Glove Dance



A few months ago Mommy and about 600 other employees particpated in taping a video to raise awareness for breast cancer. The Pink Glove Dance has gained popularity with hospitals across the nation. Our hospital decided to join in to help fight this awful disease. There are no kitties in this video, but you will see one sweet woofie who joined his Mommy (who is a breast cancer survivor - Yay!). We were all very proud that Mommy rocked the pink - I'm not telling you exactly where she is, but I will tell you she was with a big group outside in the hospital's Serenity Garden. Wearing Pink. Ha-Ha!
The local TV station taped the video and edited it for us. Here's what the news said about it...
"It's a light hearted dance video, but the message couldn't be more serious.

Employees and administration of St. Rita's Medical Center gathered for the premiere showing of the new pink glove video. 600 St. Rita's employees and 40 breast cancer survivors are featured in the dance video wearing pink gloves.
The message is about the importance of mammograms and early detection when it comes to breast cancer. The pink glove dance will be used in house at St. Rita's and it will be used in a variety of ways as a marketing and advertising tool about breast cancer awareness, weaving the message throughout the community in an effort to fight breast cancer."

Rock on hospital beans, breast cancer sux!

24 comments:

Hannah and Lucy said...

What a great way for Breast Cancer awareness to be highlighted in a way which will make everyone stop and look becuase it is fun. Well done to your mom for taking part.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

The Florida Furkids said...

That was a super video!!! An excellent way to spread the message.

We hate cancer!!

The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

Hansel said...

We are happy about this video. Our great gram is a breast cancer survivor so it is something that we think about a lot. Thank you to your mom for all she did. :)

Jacqueline said...

A great message and an extremely important one as well=we all need to be proactive with our health...We hope you and your family enjoy a fun holiday weekend together!...kisses...Calle, Halle, Sukki

Dma said...

Very cool...

Mickey's Musings said...

Great video!!!!!!!
We agree...Cancer sucks!!!!!
Purrs Tillie & Georgia

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

THat video is impressive. It is moving and will get the point across!

Gemini and Ichiro said...

Rock on. My human just got her boobies squeezed for that--er not the dance but the screening!

Katnip Lounge said...

Fantastic! Mommy just got her exam last month and passed.

Motor Home Cats said...

That was a fantastic video. We loved that the skeleton and the Swedish Chef got in on the fun too. Mom just had her first mammogram this week.

Cody and Gracie

Mariodacat said...

What a great video and so such an important one too. Your mommy does good work.

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

this was superb! It had to be so difficult to have everyone involved like this but the results are just amazing!
We also have had family members w/breast cancer...(as have so many), thank you for sharing this important and wonderful video!

The Island Cats said...

What an awesome video!! Our mom and dad lost a good friend to breast cancer...it really does suck.

Angel Prancer Pie said...

What a great idea! Nosetaps

Forty Paws said...

We luffed the video! We think we saw your Mom! She was wearing pink! And dancing!

Luf, Us

Just Ducky said...

Love the video, looks like everyone was having fun for promoting a good thing.

Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...

Great video! We saw yoor mom, she was the one in pink dancing...heehee

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

Our Newfie Pal Remington in MN shared one his Mike was in!

How FURRY khool!

Pink is SO the new blakhk!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: Hi Diamond!

Lilly Lu, Iris and Maxwell Mufsa Millon said...

that is furry cool are grammy had brest cancer twice and she just finshed treetment for the second time and are mama got her frist ever soomoosh-a-gam

Lilly Lu

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

Awesome! Just awesome!

Anonymous said...

WONDERFUL!!!!!

Eva & Gracie's Mom

The Furry Bambinos said...

That is a great video! Congrats on participating!

Purrs,
Padre, Panda Bear, Meerkat, Cookie, Caramel, Sunny, and Sky (& fosters Nadia, Bart, Joan, Jett, and Braveheart)

Chesney Cats said...

That was AWESOME!!! Our Auntie Pam is a 15 year breast cancer survivor! Mama is 2 years behind on her mammogram...she's going this week to get smooshed, thanks for the reminder!

Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats said...

Way cool! I am going to share this on my FB page, cuz your mom rocks and reminded Teri she skipped her mammo last year!