WWE issued the following on Monday:<\/p>\n
WWE goes pink with Susan G. Komen<\/p>\n
WWE and Susan G. Komen are expanding their joint \u201cRise Above Cancer\u201d campaign to include all WWE Superstars and Divas wearing pink ring gear starting tonight on Monday Night Raw. The campaign will continue throughout National Breast Cancer Awareness month with WWE Superstars and Divas wearing customized \u201cRise Above Cancer\u201d t-shirts to help raise awareness and funds for Komen. WWE will donate to Komen 20 percent of the retail sales price of all specialty \u201cRise Above Cancer\u201d merchandise sold today through December 31 on WWEShop.com and at WWE live events.<\/p>\n
WWE will also offer co-branded bracelets and a \u201cRise Above Cancer\u201d hat, headband and wristband set, inspired by WWE Superstar John Cena\u00ae, who conceived of the partnership last year and continues to be an avid spokesman for Komen.<\/p>\n
To support Komen\u2019s mission, WWE will utilize all its assets, including TV and pay-per-view broadcasts, live events, PSAs, in-arena, digital and social media to generate awareness and encourage fans to get involved. Throughout the month, the announcer table, entrance ramp and ring skirts will be co-branded and the middle ring rope turned pink to promote the fight against breast cancer.<\/p>\n
\u201cWWE Superstars and WWE Divas are providing an important public service by reaching millions of WWE fans \u2013 women and men \u2013 with breast cancer education and information, while raising funds that keep our work vital,\u201d said Dorothy Jones, VP of Marketing. \u201cWe\u2019re grateful for WWE\u2019s commitment to this cause, and to WWE fans for their enthusiastic support of Komen\u2019s mission to end breast cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI am proud that WWE\u2019s partnership with Komen has expanded to include all WWE Superstars and Divas,\u201d said WWE Superstar John Cena. \u201cWWE\u2019s global platforms combined with the full force of our roster will bring critical awareness for this devastating disease.\u201d<\/p>\n
Susan G. Komen and WWE have a history of success in raising awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Last year, the WWE Universe raised $1 million for Komen during its month-long breast cancer awareness campaign. In addition, WWE has supported Komen through its \u201cMake Mom Proud\u201d campaign as well as participation in Race for the Cure\u00ae events throughout local communities.<\/p>\n
ABOUT SUSAN G. KOMEN<\/p>\n
Susan G. Komen is the world\u2019s largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research, and funds community outreach programs, public advocacy and global programs. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the United States. There are 2.9 million breast cancer survivors in the United States today. For more information about Susan G. Komen, breast health or breast cancer, visit komen.org\/wwe or call 1-877GOKOMEN.<\/p>\n
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