Knott’s Berry Farm Partners with the Orange County Susan G. Komen Organization

KNOTT’S BERRY FARM PROUDLY PARTNERS WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY AFFILIATE OF SUSAN G. KOMEN® ON A QUEST FOR A CURE FOR BREAST CANCER

In Orange County, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.  I have several friends from high school and college who have battled breast cancer and thankfully all of them are in remission.  Susan G. Komen organization is the world’s largest breast cancer awareness organization and is working with  Knott’s Berry Farm to raise money for breast cancer awareness, services and research by offering a special “Pink Ticket” and limited edition specially designed “pink” merchandise from February 1 through March 31st. The park will offer a specially discounted “pink ticket” February-March in support of the organization.

“It is wonderful to see Snoopy hugging Woodstock on top of the logo for Knott’s Berry Farm for the Cure benefiting Susan G. Komen Orange County,” said Lisa Wolter, Executive Director of the Komen Orange County Affiliate. “This partnership will raise much needed funds for mammograms and breast health outreach, and it shows the warmth and caring embrace we can all extend to women and families going through their struggle with breast cancer.”

Thanks to Komen’s funding of research, new treatments and awareness of the importance of annual mammograms to detect breast cancer in its earliest and most curable stages, the survival rate for breast cancer has risen dramatically over the 33 years of the organization. The Orange County Komen Affiliate provides mammograms for uninsured women and works with other organizations to bring breast health information to people throughout the county.

Purchase a Pink Ticket and Support the Cure:

The promotion will provide guests with the opportunity to enjoy Knott’s world class entertainment, attractions and specially-themed “pink” décor, while supporting an important cause that touches many women. Starting February 1, through March 31, guests can purchase “Pink Tickets” for theme park admission only online at www.knotts.com. A portion of the “Pink Tickets” proceeds will benefit Susan G. Komen Orange County.

Knott’s Berry Farm has kicked off the promotion by donating $25,000 to Susan G. Komen Orange County. The money that the theme park has already donated will provide 400 women in Orange County with life-saving breast health services.  I know several women who have said that their lives were saved because of the early detection.  Mammograms are one way to detect breast cancer.

Guests entering the theme park during the time of the promotion will be greeted by a pink Knott’s Berry Farm for the Cure display adorned with Snoopy and his pal Woodstock. Guests can purchase a commemorative limited edition magnet to place on the special display in honor of, or in memory of, someone affected by breast cancer. The magnet will be sold at select merchandise locations inside Knott’s Berry Farm and all proceeds will benefit Komen Orange County.

“I am ready to buy ‘pink’ Knott’s Berry Farm merchandise for my granddaughters because I want there to be a cure before they grow up,” said Wolter. For more information on the fight against breast cancer, please contact the Susan G. Komen Orange County office at (714) 957-9157.

For Knott’s theme park information including hours of operation please visit https://www.knotts.com/ or call (714) 220-5200. Follow and join the conversation by using #KnottsPink.

About Susan G. Komen®

Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease. Since its founding in 1982, Komen has funded more than $800 million in research and provided more than $1.7 billion in funding to screening, education, treatment and psychosocial support programs serving millions of people in more than 30 countries worldwide. Komen was founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/susangkomen and Twitter @SusanGKomen.

Note:  We will be attending an event to support the Susan G. Komen Organization this weekend at Knott’s Berry Farm.  We were provided tickets to attend but this did not affect our opinions in any way.  GigaSavvy is the contributor for this post.

Good news! We have two tickets to offer to Knott’s Berry Farm!  Good luck lovely dandelion moms!

• Please use #KnottsPink on any social posts if you share the contest.

• One winner per household.

The winner will be able to use their tickets anytime in 2014.

Update:  Congratulations to the Winner of the two Knott’s Berry Farm tickets!

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• Name: Leidy Ruiz             Facebook

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