Kids making a difference in the
fight against breast cancer.
On a sunny summer day, Max and his buddy, Doug, eighth graders in Bloomington, hatched an inspiring idea. While they were putting together a flyer for doing yard work in their neighborhood, Max and Doug decided to donate a portion of what they earned to breast cancer research.
When Max showed their flyer to his mom she was in tears. Max’s mom, Nancy, has been an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society for years, and five years ago Max and his family were personally touched by breast cancer when Max’s aunt, Jacqui, was diagnosed.
Nancy realized that Max and Doug—GOT IT! They understood the power of giving and recognized that even as kids they could do something on their own.
Sparked by Max and Doug’s brilliant idea and commitment to raising money for the cure for breast cancer, Nancy, created the idea of thinkpinkkids as a way for kids to help discover the power of giving while helping find a cure for breast cancer.
CALLING ALL YOUTH...
Get your walking shoes on for the National Launch
thinkPINKkids Day Da 5K Walk
Join us at the
Mall of America in Bloomington, MN for the
National launch of thinkPINKkids
with an inaugural
5K Walk
Friday, September 26, 2008.
Bring your family, friends, classmates, club, and school
to help us kick-off thinkPINKkids.
Downloadable 5K Walk Registration forms
Groups with five or more participants, please use the Group Registration Form
For thinkPINKkids updates
join our thinkPINKkids Club Newsletter
Taking the queue from Max and Doug, thinkpinkkids is challenging all kids during to raise money for breast cancer research.
“Our goal is not to have kids asking for donations. Instead, we’d like kids to figure out how they could earn money on their own and give a portion or all to breast cancer research,” says Nancy Woodrich, founder of thinkpinkcollection.com. “We’d love to see kids raking lawns for the cause. The kids will learn a lot by taking on breast cancer cure quest challenge. They’ll learn a good work ethic, the value of money, and how to contribute to society.”
Whoo Hoo!!! thinkPINKkids begin funding breast cancer research!
Since October 2007 the thinkPINKkids have raised enough money to be funding a breast cancer researcher at the Univerisity of Minnesota, named the thinkPINKkids Research Grant. Dr. Deepali Sachdev, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine is the proud recipient of the kids' hard work and dedication towards finding a cure for breast cancer.
Come back later and read Dr. Sachdev's research updates.
Be a Part of the CURE !
If your school is interested in beginning its own thinkPINKkids club, contact us for more information via email. Click here.
thinkPINKkids help Twin Cities Hope Lodge
The thinkPINKkids
are dedicating time, service, and funds to the Twin Cities Hope Lodge youth recreation room at the located on the University of Minnesota campus.
The Twin Cities Hope Lodge provides a home away from home for up to 40 adult cancer patients and their caregivers each night--all just a few blocks from the University of Minnesota's renowned cancer treatment clinics.
Hope Lodge guests build camaraderie with other cancer patients and focus on getting well. The youth recreation room has been designed for families visiting their loved ones going through cancer treatments.
thinkPINKkids find it easy to raise money...
Here are some ideas, but use your own creativity to determine how best you can help.
Mowing or raking lawns
Babysitting
Pet-sitting/walking
Household chores
Washing cars
Allowance
Garage sales
Lemonade stands
YOUR GREAT IDEA
Be a part of finding the cure for breast cancer
Every 3 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer.
A cure can be found with help.
Are YOU ready to help?
Schools and organizations interested in organizing a thinkpinkkids event for their group, contact thinkpinkcollection and we'll answer any questions and help you get started.
Olson Middle School in Bloomington Minnesota is taking on the thinkpinkkids challenge in a big way.
Come back to this page
for updates and pictures.
Want your own thinkpinkkids
t-shirt, sweatshirt, or wristband? Click Here>>
Maybe sell them for your fundraiser?
New schools taking on the CHALLENGE continue to grow. Take on the thinkpinkkids challange and have your school listed here.
Olson Middle School - Bloomington MN
Jefferson High School - Bloomington MN
Girl Scout Troup #931
Normandale Hills Elementary - Bloomington MN
Max, Tommy and Jake selling thinkpinkkids wristbands.
Abbey, Ashley, Basia, Erin, Jade, Jenna, Kelsey, Kenzie, Kylie, Lauren, and Rachel making pink ribbon pins to sell for breast cancer research through thinkpinkkids.
Don and thinkpinkkid, Doug, building a deck to raise money for breast cancer research.
Kiley, Chris and Jackie making pink ribbon friendship bracelets to raise money for breast cancer research. - Normandale Hills Elem. - Bloomington MN
Kiley and her friends have raised to-date over $700!
A few of the thinkpinkkids from Olson Middle School in Bloomington, MN, raise money by selling pink wristbands and pink ribbon pins.
Donate directly to the thinkPINKkids Breast Cancer Research Grant:
$25
$50
$100
Any Amount:
All donations are collected through the Think Pink Foundation.
Acknowledgment of your donation will be received within 2-3 weeks.
Join Us
To become a thinkPINKkids school, send us an email to get more information
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