Go Pink This Month!
If you’re wondering what is up with all the pink around town - it’s because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there are several promotions in ATL to raise money for Susan G. Komen and the National Breast Cancer Foundation!
You can enjoy great food, stylish clothes, sip sassy cocktails, and all for a great cause!
RA Sushi - ONEHOPE Wine and Pink Roll
In October, RA Sushi will donate 100 percent of the profits from the sale of the ONEHOPE Wine and Pink Roll combination ($15) to the Foundation. The combo includes a glass of ONEHOPE California Chardonnay and the Pink Roll, which features shrimp, kani kama crab mix and sriracha combined with lettuce, avocado and cucumber wrapped in pink soy paper and served with a pink ribbon of strawberry sauce.
Bocce Tourney - Double Zero Napoletana
On Thurs 10/13 6-9pm bocce fans can enter this cool one-night tourney for $5, or bid on items in their silent auction. Double Zero will donate all proceeds from the auction as well as 20 percent of the evening’s sales to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk! Enjoy a pie, a game of bocce ball and walk away a winner!
Flip Burger - Go Pink Shake!
Flip Burger Boutique has created a Go Pink Shake by Chef Richard Blais and featuring it in October! Ten percent of every Go Pink Shake will benefit Komen Atlanta. Yum! Available at the Roswell Rd and Howell Mill locations.
J. Christopher Pumpkin Pancakes
Not everything has to be pink to raise awareness! Enjoy a Fall favorite with J. Christopher’s pumpkin pancakes and $1 from each order goes to Komen Atlanta! Get them at Atlanta, Buckhead, Cobb, and Alpharetta locations.
Cowlicks Yogurt and Floats - Sandy Springs and Vinings
A sweet way to raise money in October is to stop by Cowlicks and order Cindy Simmons from Star 94.1FM’s Pink Hope Float! 20% of sales from this float and all their yummy treats in October goes to Atlanta’s Young Survival Coalition.
The Urban Pink at Urban Flats
Urban Flats Flatbread and Wine Co. is pleased to offer the Urban Pink cocktail ($8) featuring premium vodka, fused with strawberry and sweet fruit flavors. Make it a fun night out with a friend and pair the drink with one of their awesome flatbreads. $1 from every drink purchased benefits national breast cancer research and awareness.
Alternative Apparel - Pink Ribbon Collection
For every participating Pink Ribbon style purchased now through December 31, 2011, Alternative will donate a percentage of the retail price to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. The Pink Ribbon Collection is available online and at Urban Outfitters.
Sage - All Locations/Online
Local Atlanta retailer Sage is a huge champion of the cause and has a line of Breast Cancer Awareness items that are great for yourself or holiday gifts! Shirts and jewelry - 50% of proceeds go to Komen Atlanta.
Brighton Collectibles - West Cobb
Another cool gift is Brighton’s annual limited edition The Power of Pink bracelet that features a dangling heart-shaped charm with pave crystals in pink hues on one side and the signature pink ribbon on the reverse. $10 from each bracelet purchase goes to breast cancer awareness organizations.
Moulin Rouge Screening - Earl Strand Theatre in Marietta
Sat 10/15 - 7pm. $10 admission to this fun event that includes a screening of Baz Lurhman’s Moulin Rouge, starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. Attendees can bring their ticket to the 2nd floor at 7pm and participate in a coffee and cupcake tasting sponsored by Rev Coffee and Miss Mamie’s Cupcakes, Cakes and Such. Limit first 100 patrons for tasting. 50% of ticket proceeds will go to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
