Posts Tagged ‘Susan G. Komen’

WWE Looks At Reigns-Styles Feud, NXT Sells Out In Atlanta, Susan G. Komen

Ahead of their WWE Championship rematch at Extreme Rules later this month, WWE has released a video looking at Roman Reigns’ feud with AJ Styles.

– Several fans have reported issues with ordering tickets for the WWE NXT live event in Nashville next month as the pre-sale began Thursday morning with glitches. No word yet on how the Evansville show, did but the Atlanta live event pre-sale quickly sold out.

– WWE and the Susan G. Komen foundation will be sending a few lucky fans to this year’s SummerSlam in Brooklyn, New York.

WWE Goes Pink With Susan G. Komen For Third Consecutive Year

WWE® GOES PINK WITH SUSAN G. KOMEN® FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR

STAMFORD, Conn., September 29, 2014 – WWE (NYSE: WWE) and Susan G. Komen® will expand their partnership for their third annual breast cancer awareness campaign beginning tonight on Monday Night Raw® with WWE Superstars and Divas wearing co-branded Susan G. Komen and WWE apparel and WWE platforms “going pink.” The “Courage Conquer Cure” campaign will continue throughout National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and WWE will donate to Komen 20 percent of the retail sales price of all co-branded merchandise sold on WWEShop.com and at WWE live events, as well as 5 percent of all other WWE merchandise sold on WWEShop.com. For the first time, fans will have the option of donating $1, $5 or $10 upon checkout from WWEShop.com with all proceeds benefiting Komen.

WWE and Komen will also feature special “Keep Calm and Never Give Up” t-shirts inspired by WWE Superstar John Cena®, “Support the Twins” t-shirts and pink Hulk Hogan® “Hulkamania™” t-shirts.

To support Komen’s mission, WWE will utilize all its assets including WWE Network, TV and pay-per-view broadcasts, live events, PSAs, digital and social media to generate awareness and encourage fans to get involved. The campaign will also be featured on the hit reality series Total Divas, in an episode that airs on Sunday, October 19 at 9 pm ET on E!. Throughout the month, the WWE announcer table, entrance ramp and ring skirts will be co-branded and the middle ring rope turned pink to promote the fight against breast cancer. In addition, a co-branded WWE and Susan G. Komen flag will be flown outside of WWE’s corporate headquarters.

“WWE has made a tremendous commitment to women and men facing breast cancer, not only in October during National Breast Cancer Awareness month but all year round,” said Komen President and CEO Judith A. Salerno, M.D., M.S. “WWE’s partnership has raised funds for Komen’s research and health programs, and helped us reach millions of people with potentially life-saving information about their risk for breast cancer. We’re deeply grateful to our friends at WWE and their fans worldwide for their commitment to our mission to end breast cancer forever.”

“Susan G. Komen has truly transformed the world’s support for breast cancer research and awareness,” said WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon. “WWE is exceptionally proud to continue our partnership with Komen and be at the forefront of this movement, as we continue to utilize our global platforms to raise awareness and funds for a disease that affects so many people.”

Susan G. Komen and WWE have a history of success in raising awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer. The partnership launched in 2012 with the successful “Rise Above Cancer” campaign and has generated more than $1.2 million for Komen to date. The two organizations also partnered for “Make Mom Proud,” a campaign that coincided with Mother’s Day and called on supporters to do something meaningful for their moms and other important women in the their lives. This past May, Komen and WWE teamed up again for National Women’s Health Week with a campaign to remind women how a healthy lifestyle is critical in the fight against breast cancer.

Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research, and funds community outreach programs, public advocacy and global programs. 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 3million breast cancer survivors in the United States today. For more information about Susan G. Komen, breast health or breast cancer, visit komen.org/wwe or call 1-877GOKOMEN.

Booker T, Reality Of Wrestling Raising Money & Awareness For Susan G. Komen

Booker T’s Reality Of Wrestling promotion issued the following …

Booker T and Reality of Wrestling are bringing the fight to breast cancer this Saturday night when ROW presents live wrestling from the Clear Lake Sports and Recreational Center. All fans in attendance are asked to wear pink to help with ROW’s “Pink Out” Initiative. At the event, donations on behalf of the Susan G. Komen foundation will be accepted. Booker T and his wife, former WWE Diva and Nitro Girl Sharmell, will match all donations received. In addition, special commemorative “Pink Out” Reality of Wrestling T-shirts are already available for purchase with all the proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen foundation. Tickets and merchandise for the show are available at Realityofwrestling,com.

Are you currently undergoing cancer treatment or are you a breast cancer survivor? Reality of Wrestling wants you to be their special guest. To receive a free ticket and special t-shirt for the event please contact Porsche Anderson at 713-927-2830. Representatives from the Memorial Hermann Breast Cancer Center will be in attendance with information about breast cancer awareness, ways for people to get involved and other information.

“Breast cancer is something that affects everyone. Not just the person who is afflicted with the illness. We all know someone who has been affected by this disease. Sharmell and I want to do our part to help get rid of cancer. And that is something we can all dig!” – Booker T

For more information on the upcoming show and ticket information, please visit Realityofwrestling.com.

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  • John Cena To Serve As Grand Marshall For Susan G. Komen Global Race For The Cure

    WWE issued the following press release on Thursday:

    WWE® Superstar John Cena® to Serve as Grand Marshal at 25th Annual Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure®

    WWE and Susan G. Komen Kick Off Partnership in Honor of National Women’s Health Week

    WWE Superstar John Cena will serve as the official Grand Marshal for the 2014 Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure(R)

    WASHINGTON — Susan G. Komen on Wednesday announced WWE Superstar John Cena will serve as the official Grand Marshal for the 2014 Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure®, taking place on Saturday, May 10th in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall. Cena will help the world’s largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research mark its 25th anniversary of the Global Race for the Cure in the nation’s capital.

    Komen President and CEO, Dr. Judy Salerno, made the announcement during the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure® Media Kickoff Event and Survivor Roundtable yesterday. Dr. Salerno praised Cena for bringing attention to the breast cancer problem in Washington, D.C., a city that has the highest incidence and mortality rate from breast cancer in the country.

    “We are thrilled to have John Cena join us as Grand Marshal as I know his reach will undoubtedly bring attention to the great need in the National Capital Region,” said Dr. Salerno. “He’s a tough competitor in the ring, but he has a special place in his heart for this cause and for our work.”

    In addition to serving as Grand Marshal, Cena and WWE have set up “Team WWE” to walk at the Global Race. Fans can join the team by registering for the Race by visiting GlobalRacefortheCure.org and search “Team WWE” under the “Join a Team” page. Or clicking the link here.

    Cena’s participation at the Race kicks off a weeklong partnership between Cena, Komen and WWE’s Divas in honor of National Women’s Health Week that begins on May 11. The partnership is intended to remind women how a healthy lifestyle is critical in the fight against breast cancer.

    Susan G. Komen and WWE have a history of success in raising awareness for the fight against breast cancer. In 2013, the two organizations partnered for “Make Mom Proud,” a campaign that coincided with Mother’s Day and called on supporters to do something meaningful for their moms and other important women in the their life.

    The partnership launched in 2012 with the successful “Rise Above Cancer” campaign that raised over $1 million for Susan G. Komen. During October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cena wore co-branded pink and black ring gear that fans were able to purchase. In 2013, WWE and Susan G. Komen expanded their joint “Rise Above Cancer” campaign to include all WWE Superstars and Divas wearing customized “Rise Above Cancer” t-shirts to help raise awareness and funds for Komen.

    “It is a privilege to serve as Grand Marshal of Komen’s Global Race and help raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer,” said John Cena. “We are committed to using WWE’s global platforms to further the great work that Komen does every day to help turn breast cancer patients into breast cancer survivors.”

    Since its inception in 1990, funds raised from the Global Race for the Cure® have provided more than $35 million for over 300 community grants to local programs in the National Capital Region, aimed at low-income, minority and uninsured women in areas where breast cancer rates are the highest. Currently, Komen has 22 active grants for community education and treatment centers helping to provide breast health services, treatment assistance and patient support services in the National Capital Region – which includes northern Virginia, the District and Prince George’s and Montgomery counties in Maryland.

    There are multiple ways to participate in and fundraise for the Global Race, including the 5K or one-mile walk/run. Children ages five to 12 can register for Kids for the Cure®, a special kid-friendly race. To learn more, visit www.GlobalRacefortheCure.org. Share content and engage online with the official event hashtag #KomenGlobalRace, @SusanGKomen and/or www.facebook.com/GlobalRace.

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  • Update On WWE Legends House Show, Stephanie McMahon/Susan G. Komen

    – Stephanie McMahon hosted the president and CEO of the Susan G. Komen foundation, Dr. Judy A. Salerno, as well as members of her staff at WWE RAW on Monday night in Dallas.

    – WWE Hall Of Famer Jimmy Hart recently spoke to Newsday about the “Legends House” reality show that is expected to air on the WWE Network. Hart said, “It’s probably one of the greatest things I was ever a part of in my life, with all the legends together. When we were on the road we never spent a lot of time together. But we were in the house for over a month, and it was just a great experience for me to go through that, it really was.”

    Check out the complete article online at Newsday.com.

    Christopher Daniels Wraps Filming For Susan G. Komen In Orange County, California

    SESCOOPS.COM reader Marc Kruskol from MJK Public Relations sent along the following:

    Christopher Daniels just wrapped filming for Susan G. Komen Orange County, California.

    Chris will be appearing in Komen Orange County’s second holiday

    It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and TNA Impact Wrestling superstar Christopher Daniels just wrapped filming for Susan G. Komen Orange County. Chris will be appearing in Komen Orange County’s second holiday jingle video campaign, which is scheduled to debut just before Thanksgiving. Chris, along with several others, was asked to lend his singing voice to help raise funds for mammograms for underserved and underinsured women and men in Orange County. Chris spent an afternoon belting out new lyrics to the tune of “Jingle Bells” about raising money for breast health. Pro wrestling star Brian Kendrick generously lent himself and his school, Brian Kendrick’s School of Pro Wrestling, for filming. The result, of course, was anything but ordinary. Look for the video on YouTube and all over social media, launching in mid-November.

    Here’s a link to the Komen Orange County website: KomenOC.org

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    Cena All Over NY This Week, WWE Stars At Ringside Fest, WWE DVD Updates

    -WWE Superstars Rob Van Dam, Daniel Bryan, AJ Lee and Kaitlyn are scheduled to appear at the 2013 Ringside Fest event on October 26th at Caroline’s Comedy Club. For more information, visit RingsideFest.com.

    -The 2013 WWE TLC pay-per-view will be released on DVD on January 14, 2014.

    -The WWE Studios film “Christmas Bounty,” starring WWE Superstar The Miz, will be released on DVD on December 3rd.

    -In addition to his appearance on “Good Morning America” on Tuesday morning, WWE Superstar John Cena will be all over the place in New York this week promoting the WWE campaign to battle breast cancer with the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

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    Explanation Behind Cena/Susan G. Komen Ads, WWE/Winter Olympics, Foley’s Schedule

    -The reason John Cena was the most prominently featured WWE Superstar in the new campaign for the Susan G. Komen partnership with WWE this month for “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” is because the promos were filmed back in August.

    -A couple weeks ago, WWE filmed some promos in support of the United States in the upcoming winter Olympic Games.

    -WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley recently posted the following on his official Facebook page:

    FOLEY FALL TOUR ROLLS INTO OCTOBER

    After a brief stop in Abu Dhabai, The Foley Fall Tour heads into October with four shows this week in Texas, followed by stops in Ohio, Tennessee, Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina, New York City, Long Island, Las Vegas, Kentucky and Indiana. Hope you can check out a show or appearance when we roll by your city!

    Oct 2 – Houston, TX
    Oct 3 – Arlington, TX
    Oct 4 – Corpus Christi, TX
    Oct 5 – McAllen, TX
    Oct 9 – Columbus, OH
    Oct 10 – Middle Tennessee State University (students only event)
    Oct 11 – NYC, Big Apple Con, 2pm at The Papercutz booth
    Oct 12 – Lafayette, LA (autograph signing)
    Oct 26 – Tampa, FL
    Oct 30 – Orlando, FL
    Nov 6 – Charlotte, NC
    Nov 7 – Greensboro, NC
    Nov 9 – Queens, NY (autograph signing)
    Nov 17 – Smithtown, NY (TBD..THIS is going to be BIG)
    Nov 20 – Columbia, MO
    Nov 21 – St Louis, MO
    Dec 4 – Lexington, KY
    Dec 5 – Louisville, KY
    Dec 7 – Santa Claus, IN (International Fruitcake Eating Competition)
    Dec 8 – Bloomington, IN

    for tickets and information, please visit RealMickFoley.com.

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    Cena Shows Support To Susan G. Komen Efforts, Sytch On Live Podcast Tonight

    -Despite being unable to appear on television, WWE Superstar John Cena is still showing his support for the current WWE/Susan G. Komen partnership via his official Twitter account. Cena tweeted the following on Tuesday morning:

    “Rise Above Cancer” With WWE’s Special Edition Pink Merchandise

    -WWE Hall Of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch will be appearing live on the Shining Wizards podcast tonight. Sytch will be answering questions from the official Facebook page for the podcast, as well as taking live phone calls from fans. For more information on the show, including how to tune in tonight, visit ShiningWizards.com.

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    WWE Superstars To Wear Pink Gear On RAW For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    WWE issued the following on Monday:

    WWE goes pink with Susan G. Komen

    WWE and Susan G. Komen are expanding their joint “Rise Above Cancer” campaign to include all WWE Superstars and Divas wearing pink ring gear starting tonight on Monday Night Raw. The campaign will continue throughout National Breast Cancer Awareness month with WWE Superstars and Divas wearing customized “Rise Above Cancer” t-shirts to help raise awareness and funds for Komen. WWE will donate to Komen 20 percent of the retail sales price of all specialty “Rise Above Cancer” merchandise sold today through December 31 on WWEShop.com and at WWE live events.

    WWE will also offer co-branded bracelets and a “Rise Above Cancer” hat, headband and wristband set, inspired by WWE Superstar John Cena®, who conceived of the partnership last year and continues to be an avid spokesman for Komen.

    To support Komen’s mission, WWE will utilize all its assets, including TV and pay-per-view broadcasts, live events, PSAs, in-arena, digital and social media to generate awareness and encourage fans to get involved. Throughout the month, the announcer table, entrance ramp and ring skirts will be co-branded and the middle ring rope turned pink to promote the fight against breast cancer.

    “WWE Superstars and WWE Divas are providing an important public service by reaching millions of WWE fans – women and men – with breast cancer education and information, while raising funds that keep our work vital,” said Dorothy Jones, VP of Marketing. “We’re grateful for WWE’s commitment to this cause, and to WWE fans for their enthusiastic support of Komen’s mission to end breast cancer.”

    “I am proud that WWE’s partnership with Komen has expanded to include all WWE Superstars and Divas,” said WWE Superstar John Cena. “WWE’s global platforms combined with the full force of our roster will bring critical awareness for this devastating disease.”

    Susan G. Komen and WWE have a history of success in raising awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Last year, the WWE Universe raised $1 million for Komen during its month-long breast cancer awareness campaign. In addition, WWE has supported Komen through its “Make Mom Proud” campaign as well as participation in Race for the Cure® events throughout local communities.

    ABOUT SUSAN G. KOMEN

    Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research, and funds community outreach programs, public advocacy and global programs. 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, breast health or breast cancer, visit komen.org/wwe or call 1-877GOKOMEN.

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    WWE Partnering With Susan G. Komen For New “Make Mom Proud” Campaign

    WWE sent out the following press release on Monday morning:

    SUSAN G. KOMEN® AND WWE® “MAKE MOM PROUD”

    STAMFORD, Conn., May 6, 2013 – Susan G. Komen and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced an awareness campaign, “Make Mom Proud,” to support the fight against breast cancer. The TV and digital campaign, which coincides with Mother’s Day, calls on supporters to do something meaningful for their moms and the other important women in their lives.

    As part of the campaign, WWE will urge fans to support moms by taking steps to educate themselves about the disease, participate in local Susan G. Komen Races in their communities, and donate to Komen, the world’s largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research and community outreach programs. The campaign will be promoted through all of WWE’s assets, including TV broadcasts, live events, digital and social media.

    “WWE fans are making a tremendous contribution to our mission to help women with breast cancer by supporting our community breast cancer programs for uninsured and underserved women, and through our global breast cancer research,” said Nancy Brinker, founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen. “We’re so grateful for the support of the WWE community in our mission to end suffering from this disease.”

    “WWE is dedicated to supporting Susan G. Komen and their fight to eradicate breast cancer,” said Paul “Triple H®” Levesque, Executive Vice President, Talent and Live Events, WWE. “Susan G. Komen is at the forefront of breast cancer research and community outreach programs, and I’m proud that the WWE Universe supporting such an important cause.”

    Throughout the month, WWE Superstar Triple H and Divas Alicia Fox and Layla will be featured in a series of public service announcements to generate awareness and encourage fans to get involved. Alicia Fox and Layla will also attend the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure and its surrounding events on Mother’s Day weekend in Washington, D.C., an area that has among the highest breast cancer mortality rates in the country.

    Susan G. Komen and WWE have a history of success in raising awareness for the fight against breast cancer. In September 2012, WWE and Superstar John Cena partnered with Susan G. Komen to launch the “Rise Above Cancer” campaign. Cena wore co-branded, pink and black ring gear that fans were able to purchase throughout October, raising $1 million to support Susan G. Komen’s mission to eradicate breast cancer and save women’s lives.

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