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Yoplaitâ„¢ Calls For The Early Detection Of Breast Cancer With The Message "Friends In The Fight"

Source: SXMIslandTime 06 Oct 2014 08:41 PM

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - As part of its decade long commitment in supporting Breast cancer awareness, Yoplaitâ„¢ invites St. Maarten to help for a world without breast cancer.

From the 1st of October to the 31st of October 2014, 5¢ of each Yoplait™ 6 Oz Cup lid yogurt sold in St.Maarten at participating supermarkets will be directed towards supporting the initiative "Friends in the fight". The donation will be given to the St. Maarten Lions Club and will total $2,000.

The Elektralyets Foundation in collaboration with the Positive Foundation also present their annual Pink Phit Phabulous Walk-a-thon.

Consumers who will be participating in the Pink, Phit & Phabulous Walk on October 12th , 2014 from 5:00 am to 10:30am from Divico in Colebay will have the opportunity to receive a Yoplait T-shirt for the walk by either donating $5 on the day of the walk, purchasing Yoplait at participating supermarkets, or donating $5 for the Yoplait t-shirt at Divico Cash & Carry A portion of the funds donated will go toward the Positive Foundation, Still Beautiful foundation and the Elektralyets Foundation.

Consumers can find Yoplait Yogurt at the following participating Supermarkets:
Le Grand Marche Bushroad The Fresh Market Cakehouse
Le Grand Marche Colebay Afoo Supermarket EconoFood
Le Gourmet Marche Simpsonbay Food Club Yang Yang
Le Gourmet Marche Cupecoy Daily Extra Supermarket Tesco
Premier Supermarket Aki K Store
TLC Supermarket Econo Trocadero
Plaza China Fresh Pond Popular Pondfill
Johnnie 2 Palms Minimart Prime Cash & Carry

Each year, Yoplaitâ„¢ organizes special efforts and allocates funds for research, studies, and educational material about breast cancer. In addition, the brand invites women to maintain good cardiovascular health, prevent osteoporosis, and have a good overall health.

"Early detection saves lives and maintaining good health is the key to breast cancer prevention. Yoplait™ continues its commitment in supporting the fight against breast cancer" said Graciela Sánchez, Yoplait™ Brand Manager. "Since 1977 in the U.S., Yoplait™ contributed more than $34 million to the cause through the Save Lids to Save Lives program, Race for the Cure and other initiatives."

Yoplaitâ„¢ encourages the entire community to join in its efforts and support the millions of women and men who work together against breast cancer.

Together we can make a difference. For more information on joining this campaign please e-mail marketing@divicodistributors.com

In the photo from left to right: Sunny Khatnani-Managing Director of Divico Distributors, Mercedes Wyatt (Elektra Voltage) of the Elektralyets Foundation, Shelly Alphonso of the Positive Foundation, Marcellina Loblack of the Still Beautiful Foundation, Tamara Leonard-Spokesperson for Breast Cancer Awareness, Sharalee Beudeker –Marketing Manager of Divico Distributors, Edelmiro Jansen- 3rd Vice President of the St.Maarten Lions Club.

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