When you hear the words breast cancer what immediately comes to mind? For me, it’s the following words:

• 🎗Survivor
• 🎗Pink
• 🎗Mammogram

 

Breast cancer has affected so many families and communities across the nation. You may know someone who has or had breast cancer or you may have a friend or family member whose life has been directly touched by it. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and throughout the month you can visit Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) and purchase windshield wiper blades to help Support Breast Cancer Research.

5 Breast Cancer Statistics You Should Know

1. About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12.4%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.
2. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women.
3. In women under 45, breast cancer is more common in African-American women than white women.
4. About 85% of breast cancers occur in women who have no family history of breast cancer.
5. A man’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is about 1 in 1,000. (“U.S. Breast Cancer Statistics | Breastcancer.Org”)

My Personal Connection

Growing up my mom’s two oldest sisters endured breast cancer. As a kid, I remember not understanding their cancer diagnosis, but I thought because it’s the c-word, it would be terminal. When I was 7 years old, my first aunt, lost her battle. My mom’s second oldest sister went into remission several times but passed when I was 24 years old. They were smart, strong, beautiful women and cancer took their lives way too soon. Now, I try to support companies that are making a difference so women and their families can tell survival stories and enjoy life together.

Pink Wipers Support Breast Cancer Research

As the year comes to an end, I’m sure you’re thinking about which charities you can contribute to. I encourage you to get new wipers and support breast cancer research by purchasing your new blades at Valvoline Instant Oil Change. Five percent of each wiper blades purchased throughout October will go towards breast cancer research. 

For this promotion, there are two types of wiper blades you can purchase at VIOC.

1. 1. Pink wipers that are all weather blades. They keep your windows clear while letting others know you support the cause.
   2. Black wipers with a small pink ribbon that are all-weather blades (for those who might want a more subtle look).

The two sets of wipers that VIOC sells are as follows: (info from VIOC)

AQUABLADE^TM

1. 1. • The ultimate for all-season performance
      • Wind- and weather-resistant steel frame helps to prevent clogging in ice or snow
      • Streak-free visibility
      • Meets or exceeds OEM standards
      • BuiltGraphite coating provides smooth, chatter-free operation and extends the life of the wiper blade

Here’s An Opportunity to Win Free Oil Changes For A Year

Please enter the Pink My Ride Photo Contest for a chance to win up to a year of free oil changes here: http://wshe.es/tIUjKeck

About Valvoline’s Mission to Help Support Breast Cancer

• VIOC has raised over $86,500 for National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. through this campaign to date
• The wiper blades fit 98% of cars, trucks, and SUVs manufactured after 2003
• Henley Enterprises, Inc. founded in 1989, is the largest Valvoline Instant Oil Change
franchisee. 
• VIOC does much more than just oil changes. They also perform many other services
including tire rotations, belt replacements, fluid exchanges, battery services, and air
conditioning recharges.

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