Published: September 04, 2008

Chinet Supports Fight Against Breast Cancer

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DESOTO, Kan., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Pink has become synonymous with support for breast cancer awareness and research through the grassroots efforts of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and in that spirit, Chinet brand pink molded fiber plates will be available to help support the organization's efforts.

The first disposable tableware brand to participate in this important ongoing fundraiser, pink Chinet Casuals plates in 44 count lunch and 15 and 32 count dinner sizes will be available in stores during September and October 2008, recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Chinet will donate a minimum of $100,000 to support the cause. For every pink Chinet Casuals plate sold, 10 percent of the sale will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

"Nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer inthe United States alone this year," said Julie Stoetzer, Chinet Brand Marketing Manager. "We are dedicated to the fight against breast cancer and through our support and the support of others, we are proud to be working alongside Susan G. Komen for the Cure to educate, treat and one day eradicate breast cancer."

The world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has raised nearly $1 billion for breast cancer research and community outreach programs.

Some alarming statistics surrounding breast cancer:

-- Every three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer

-- One woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes

-- An estimated 182,460 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in American women in 2008 alone

-- Inthe United States, a woman has a one in eight risk of developing breast cancer in her lifetime

To show your support in finding a cure, look for the pink Chinet Casual plates near you by visiting http://www.mychinet.com.

SOURCE Huhtamaki