Calling All Dancers: Medline Launches Sixth Annual Pink Glove Dance Video Competition
May 02 2016 - 3:40PM
Business Wire
Teams encouraged to participate to honor those
affected by breast cancer and raise funds for their favorite
charity
Some people walk for breast cancer. Others race. Since 2011,
more than 250,000 dancers nationwide, including healthcare
professionals, EMTs and firefighters, have danced while wearing
pink exam gloves to celebrate breast cancer survivors and those
fighting the disease. It’s all part of the Medline Pink Glove Dance
video competition. The company announced today the launch of its
sixth annual competition.
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“The Pink Glove Dance reflects Medline’s commitment to saving
lives through raising awareness and funds for early detection of
breast cancer,” said Sue MacInnes, Medline’s chief market solutions
officer and co-founder of the Medline Pink Glove Dance campaign.
“It is the only campaign to unite thousands of healthcare
professionals, patients, survivors and communities – all through
the joy of dancing. With nearly 247,000 new cases of invasive
breast cancer expected this year, the annual campaign is a unique
opportunity to honor the strength and courage of patients and
survivors.”
Who can participate
The Medline Pink Glove Dance is open to participants of the U.S.
and Canada (excluding Quebec) and is split up into three categories
– small-bed, large-bed and non-healthcare organizations.
How to participate
Each team must submit a 150 word or less entry highlighting
their inspiration for supporting breast cancer awareness through
the creativity of a pink glove dance video. Their video must be no
longer than 90 seconds and be accompanied by one of Medline’s
selected songs. Additionally, each team is required to raise $2,000
for a breast cancer charity of their choice. Videos are due by Aug.
5.
How to win
From Sept. 12 through Sept. 23, the public is encouraged vote
for a favorite video to help determine which charities funds will
be directed toward. Results will be announced Sept. 30 with the
winning team receiving a $15,000 donation in their name to the
breast cancer charity of their choice. Other prizes will also be
awarded.
For more information or to register for the Medline Pink Glove
Dance video competition, visit www.pinkglovedance.com.
Join in or follow the conversation about this breast cancer
awareness initiative by using #PinkGloveDance.
About Medline’s Pink Glove Dance Campaign
Back in 2009, Medline Industries, Inc. turned everyday exam
gloves from blue to help create a comfortable, friendly and open
dialogue about breast cancer between nurses and patients. This same
year, Medline created the original Pink Glove Dance video with
hospital workers at a Portland, Ore. hospital. A few years later,
Medline launched the Pink Glove Dance video competition, which
has brought together 250,000 healthcare professionals, patients,
survivors and communities to celebrate hope for a cure and honor
all who have been affected by the disease – all through the joy of
dancing. The Medline Pink Glove Dance competition has inspired 650
dance videos and raised more than $1.2 million for breast cancer
charities nationwide. In addition, Medline has donated $1.7 million
to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) in support of its
mission to save lives through early detection and offering free
mammograms for women in need.
About Medline
Medline is a global manufacturer and distributor serving the
healthcare industry with medical supplies and clinical solutions
that help customers achieve both clinical and financial success.
Headquartered in Mundelein, Ill., the company offers 350,000+
medical devices and support services through more than 1,200 direct
sales representatives who are dedicated points of contact for
customers across the continuum of care. For more information on
Medline, go to www.medline.com or
http://www.medline.com/social-media to connect with Medline on its
social media channels.
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