Monday, August 17, 2009

Giveaway: Philosophy Gives to Cookies for Kids' Cancer CLOSED

Every now and again I get the chance to share great news with my readers and this definitely fits the bill. Philosophy has teamed up with Cookies for Kids' Cancer, which is an organization created to raise awareness of and funds to support research for new and improved therapies for pediatric cancer through the concept of hosting local bake sales.

Cancer remains the #1 disease that claims the lives of our childrens! And, each year cancer kills more children under the age of 18 than asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis and AIDS combined. For more information on Cookies for Kids Cancer please click here: http://www.cookiesforkidscancer.org/.

Here are some facts about Pediatric Cancer:

-Pediatric cancer is referred to as an “orphan disease” because there is little or no profit to be made by the pharmaceutical companies and the reason why they ignore pediatric cancers for the most part.

-Each year in the U.S., nearly 13,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer. That’s the equivalent of two average size classrooms diagnosed each school day.

-Today about 75% of children diagnosed with cancer become long-term survivors yet in the U.S. cancer remains the leading cause of death from one year through adolescence; more than any other disease. In the early 1950s, less than 10 percent of childhood cancer patients could be cured, proof that research can and is making a difference.

-Historically, some of the most basic and essential treatment strategies now employed in the fight against cancer – such as multi-agent chemotherapy and combined modality therapy – were developed through pediatric cancer research.

-In the U.S., combined, the cancers of children, adolescents and young adults to age 20 are the sixth most common cancer in the U.S.

-Recent reports indicate that nearly two-thirds of childhood cancer survivors experience significant medical problems resulting from their original cancer and/or its treatment.


Now that you have read all this information, I know you are thinking, how can I help? Well, Philosophy has made this easier than you think.

From now until October 15, 2009, Philosophy will donate 100% of the net proceeds of their Oatmeal Raisin high foaming shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. You read right, you not only get a yummy smelling Philosophy shower gel, but you get to help out a great cause.

To purchase your own bottle of Oatmeal Raisin Shower Gel visit Philosophy.com and pick up a few extra bottles, because they make great gifts! A 16 ounce bottle of shower gel retails for $16 and is sure to offer you many relaxing baths.

To help kick off this great partnership, Philosophy is giving TWO lucky readers their very own bottle of Oatmeal Raisin Shower Gel, trust me you will not want to share. To enter, just follow the rules below.

How to Enter:
1) Visit Philosophy and tell me which other shower gel you would love to try.

Additional Entries: (please leave a separate entry for each)
2) Visit Cookies for Kids' Cancer and tell me something you learned.
3) Subscribe to my blog.
4) Favorite me in technorati.
5) Follow me on twitter (whatmommiesneed) and tweet about this giveaway.
6) Blog about this giveaway and link back here to http://www.whatmommiesneed.com/
7) Put my button on your sidebar.
8) Take 10 extra entries for every bottle of Philosophy Oatmeal Raisin shower gel you buy before this giveaway ends.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on August 31st. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to North American residents only.
You Must Leave a Valid E-mail Address to be eligible.

Renee

161 comments:

Anonymous said...

What an awesome charity to work with! This is a great cause. I also like the Philosophy Cinnamon Buns Shower Gel.

Thanks!
shevilkenevil1 at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

I learned that there hasn't been a treatment specially made for pediatric cancer in nearly 20 years! Most treatments are meant for adults.

Wow, I didn't know this..

shevilkenevil1 at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

I subscribe to your blog RSS via Yahoo reader.

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Anonymous said...

I faved you on Technorati (slnet)

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Anonymous said...

I follow on Twitter and tweeted

http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/3376585607

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Anonymous said...

I would like to try the Raspberry Sorbet shower gel.

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

Today 25% of children diagnosed with cancer will not survive. But your support can and will make a difference. 30 years ago 90% of children diagnosed with cancer lost their fight. Progress has been made but we are not there yet. Many pediatric cancer survival rates lag behind and are in desperate need of funding for research into new and innovative treatments and inevitably a cure

Unknown said...

I love the Philosophy line of products! I gave the Bridal Party set to all my bridesmaids when I got married. I would love to try the Cocktail Party set.

thinkingbrain135 said...

Since I LOVE coconut and coconut-scented products I'd love to try the Coconut Frosting shower gel.


thinkingbrain135 at gmail dot com

thinkingbrain135 said...

"Pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children under the age of 18."

To say that this is extremely saddening is an understatement.

thinkingbrain135 at gmail dot com

thinkingbrain135 said...

Follow on twitter(thinkingbrain13) and tweeted

http://twitter.com/thinkingbrain13/status/3384181169

thinkingbrain135 at gmail dot com

Amber said...

I would love to try the Melon Daiquiri!

Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Unknown said...

I'd love to try the Cinnamon Buns, thanks.

kport207 at gmail dot com

purplepassion126 said...

I learned that donors can choose to have their donations directed to a specific pediatric cancer of their choice or have their donations go to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer’s General Fund where funds are granted after peer review to research projects that the advisory board believes to be the most promising and necessary research in need of support.

purplepassion126 said...

Following on twitter as purplepassion12 and tweeted
http://twitter.com/purplepassion12/status/3390034254

Lee P said...

I like the Amazing Grace Shower Gel. Thanks for this giveaway and please count me in.

chinook92(at)gmail(dot)com

Lee P said...

I learned that Liam Witt is the inspiration for Cookies for Kids.

chinook92(at)gmail(dot)com

Courtney B said...

following your twitter here's a tweet

http://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/3391336575

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Sweep Finds said...

I would like to try Vanilla Birthday Cake.

jeanilynne at gmail dot com

Sweep Finds said...

I learned Cookies for Kids Cancer was founded by a mom inspired by her son's cancer fight.

jeanilynne at gmail dot com

Sweep Finds said...

following on Twitter (bloggyfinds)

tweeted here (bloggyfinds):
http://twitter.com/bloggyfinds/status/3395140250

jeanilynne at gmail dot com

Suburban prep said...

I love love Philosophy. I have my 6 yr old niece addicted to the apple cider shower gel.
I'd love to try the Gratitude!!

msgb245 at gmail cot com

Sweep Finds said...

blogged this giveaway here:
http://bloggyfinds.blogspot.com/2009/08/831-what-mommies-need-philosophy-gives.html

jeanilynne at gmail dot com

Elkaye said...

I'd like to try the field of flowers gel.

elkaye[at]gmail[dot]com

Elkaye said...

I made a request to follow on twitter (@Elkaye), and I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/Elkaye/status/3395594127


elkaye[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

Melon Daquiri!
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!

Janna Johnson
janna@FeedYourPigBlog.com
jannajanna@hotmail.com
www.FeedYourPigBlog.com

mchakir said...

I would like to try the amazing grace shower gel!
mchakir2008 at hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

I sent a request to follow you on Twitter and I Tweeted http://twitter.com/her5boys480/status/3408449579

mscoffee77 said...

I'm a Black Licorice fan & I'd love to also try that scent:)

mscoffee77(AT)juno(DOT)com

virgomomwriter said...

I love all things Philosophy, but my fave is Cafe au Lait bath stuff.

mogrill said...

The Melon Daquiri sounds fantastic! Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net

mkboldin said...

I would love to try any one of their fragrance collections, but if I had to choose just one, I think I would enjoy the "Unconditional Love" fragrance best.

Rebecca N. said...

I'd like to try ...just because....smells like chocolate!! Yummy!

imsosweepy { at } gmail { dot } com

Rebecca N. said...

· There has not been a new drug developed specifically for pediatric cancer treatment in nearly 2o years.

imsosweepy { at } gmail { dot } com

Staci A said...

Faved you on Technorati-MommaStaciA.
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Anonymous said...

I'd love to try the vanilla birthday cake.

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Belinda M said...

I would love to try the raspberry sorbet shower gel


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Belinda M said...

I subscribe in reader


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Belinda M said...

I learned Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is not about one child or one type of pediatric cancer. It is about improving the survival rates for all pediatric cancers

Canadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat - join us at CoolCanucks.ca


bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

Belinda M said...

I follow on twitter as Prairiebelle and tweeted

http://twitter.com/Prairiebelle/status/3495427379


Canadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat - join us at CoolCanucks.ca


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Lee P said...

Tweet:

http://twitter.com/chinook92/status/3499824759

chinook92(at)gmail(dot)com

Rachel said...

Vanilla Birthday cake sounds delicious!

racheliznewman(at)gmail(dot)com

Peggy said...

I learned that :Today 25% of children diagnosed with cancer will not survive. But your support can and will make a difference. 30 years ago 90% of children diagnosed with cancer lost their fight.
matternu@aol.com

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I would love to try the creme Brulee Shower Gel.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.

khaski said...

I would like to get the cocktail party 3 piece shower gel set- sounds scrumptious! khaski78@hotmail.com

khaski said...

I learned that- Pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children under the age of 18. How abosultely horrifying...I had no idea the #s were that high, I would have thought automobile accidents, or maybe drownings, were the #1 cause. khaski78@hotmail.com

Erica G said...

I would like to try the Amazing Grace gel.


babychooch (at) gmail {dot} com

Sheila Hickmon said...

I would also like the the cocktail party shower gel set! Thanks for the chance!
hawkgirl_16{at}hotmail{dot}com

Sheila Hickmon said...

I have you faved on technorati! mom2anutball

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Unknown said...

I want to try the Vanilla Birthday Cake 3-in-1 Shampoo, Body Wash and Bubble Bath.

hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com

CC said...

I learned that "There has not been a new drug developed specifically for pediatric cancer treatment in nearly 2o years. " :(

speechforme gmail

CC said...

tweet: http://twitter.com/speech_hero/status/3618020596

speechforme gmail

LindaD said...

Creme Brulee is my favorite dessert and I'm sure I'd love the shower gel!

LindaD said...

The Cookies for Kids' Cancer site gives information about holding your own bake sale to donate to the cause.

lisa said...

I learned that anyone can get involved and host a bake sale to raise funds to support the research that is needed as well as educated folks. msmith572@yahoo.com

lisa said...

I subscribe to your blog via Google Reader. msmith572@yahoo.com

lisa said...

I favored you on Technorati(misspiggythefirst) msmith572@yahoo.com

lisa said...

I follow you on twitter; samasam, here is my tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/3630560990
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lisa said...

I posted giveaway on my blog: http://stephie-stephsblog.blogspot.com/
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Kellie's Camera said...

Would love to try Watermelon..thanks for the contest!

kellierosewilson (@) hotmail.com

Ascending Butterfly said...

I'm going with 'senorita margarita' it's like a cocktail without the calories and guilt! :-)

covercover said...

I'd love to try the senorita margarita bath & shower gel

ktanjatk(at)gmail(dot)com

covercover said...

I learned that cancer remains the number one disease that claims the lives of our children. Each year cancer kills more children under the age of 18 than asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis and AIDS combined.

ktanjatk(at)gmail(dot)com

covercover said...

following on twitter & tweeted:
http://twitter.com/ktanjatk/status/3649537295

ktanjatk(at)gmail(dot)com

erma said...

I like the raspberry sorbet shower gel.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

Ellie Wright said...

I'd like to try the Cinnamon Buns. Thanks for the giveaway.
eswright18 at gmail dot com

*~Dani~* said...

Would love to try Vanilla Birthday Cake. My email is in my blog profile. Thanks!

ohstac said...

I would love to try the candy cane- peppermint wakes me up in the morning!

js22 said...

senorita margarita sounds great!

Thanks for the giveaway!
email in blogger profile.

js22 said...

how awful - 25% of children with cancer will not survive.

email in blogger profile.

js22 said...

I Favorited you on Technorati - js2222 .

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Huguette En said...

I learned that cancer remains the number one disease that claims the lives of our children.

blogggggg said...

I love the Follow Your Dreams lipgloss!

wordsmoveme at gmail dot com

blogggggg said...

I faved on technorati!
username: wordsmoveme

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barbara said...

well, I really really want the oatmeal raisin, but if I can't say that I'll say the cinnamon buns
bath & shower gel

barbara said...

I learned that right now, 25% of children diagnosed with cancer will not survive. That's just awful!

barbara said...

I follow you on Twitter and tweeted: http://twitter.com/bsw529/status/3667786448

Tylerpants said...

I learned that pharmaceutical companies don't test their drugs on pediatric cancers because they run a risk of failure with a drug that has been effective in the more lucrative adult market. That's so wrong!

Pamela S said...

I'd like to try the "Falling in Love" shower gel.

Thanks so much!
pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

Pamela S said...

I learned that most advancements and research in cancer are done for adults. Thanks so much!
pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

flowerchild said...

i would also like to try the rasberry sorbet...
thanks

flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

GinaE1980 said...

I learned that Pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children under the age of 18.

trixx said...

I'd love to try the field of flowers shower gel! trixpixel(at)gmail.com

trixx said...

I learned that each year in the U.S., nearly 13,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer. =(

SolDucky said...

I learned a lot, but what struck me most is that even the survivors have it rough since -

Recent reports indicate that nearly two-thirds of childhood cancer survivors experience significant medical problems resulting from their original cancer and/or its treatment.

Anonymous said...

I would love to try the Cinnamon buns one. I have a friend who swears she is addicted to it! Thanks!
pjgirl74 at aol dot com

Charity S said...

I would love to try Cinnamon Buns.

Thanks

charisscharity at yahoo dot com

Charity S said...

I learned Cookies for Kids Cancer is not about one child or one type of pediatric cancer. It is about improving the survival rates for all pediatric cancers.

Kidazy said...

I learned about the story of 2-year old Liam and his Neuroblastoma and how that inspired his mom to have her first bake sale which sparked it all!

Donna said...

I learned that 25% of children with cancer will not survive
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