WWE today announced a partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure
featuring WWE Superstar John Cena–branded, pink and black ring gear,
which will be debuted at tonight’s Night of Champions pay-per-view event
in Boston. Cena will wear the Special Edition gear through October in
honor of breast cancer awareness month. Fans can purchase the
merchandise, including co-branded hats, T-shirts, headbands and
wristbands, at live events and online at WWEShop.com,
and WWE will donate 100 percent of its profits (at least 30 percent of
the retail purchase price) to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research and community outreach programs. (WATCH)
To support Susan G. Komen’s mission, WWE will utilize all of its
assets, including TV broadcasts, live events, and digital and social
media to generate awareness and encourage fans to get involved by
signing up for “Race for the Cure” events in their local communities.
Approximately
five million women — more female viewers than the top rated shows on
women’s networks — watch WWE’s weekly programming.
“This
partnership will reach millions of women and families with breast
cancer education and awareness messages, while raising funds for Komen
research and health outreach programs in the communities we serve,”
Dorothy Jones, Vice President of Marketing for Susan G. Komen, said.
“We’re ready to cheer on John Cena and the WWE Superstars and thank them
for helping Komen fulfill our promise to end breast cancer.”
“Breast
cancer is a devastating disease, and we’re committed to using WWE’s
global resources to support Komen’s fight to end breast cancer forever,”
WWE Superstar John Cena said. “I’ll be proud to wear pink in the ring
to support this great cause.”
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 for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit komen.org/wwe or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.
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