Parallel Post's "Hello Kitty" Dessert Combo benefits CT Breast Health Initiative

 

I'm thinking PINK for the month of October - how about you? 

And so is Parallel Post  at the Trumbull Marriott!

Throughout the month of October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Parallel Post will be serving up the "Hello Kitty" Combo for a dessert and after dinner cocktail.

The decadent combo will feature a steaming spiked cappuccino cocktail, made with Godiva Chocolate Liquor, Compari and Onyx 111 Moonshine in organic Shearwater Coffee. accented with pink foam and pink chocolate shavings. The Coffee Cocktail will be accompanied by a Pink Cupcake filled with pink pudding, topped with pink buttercream frosting and garnished with pink ribbon sprinkles and pink chocolate shavings. 

With every $15 Hello Kitty sold at Parallel Post throughout the month of October, a percentage of sales will be donated to the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative http://ctbhi.org located in New Britain.  

Parallel Post is overseen by James Beard nominated Chef Dean James Max, and is a modern-American restaurant based in Trumbull, CT. focused on seasonal and regional cuisine.  

Below are some key facts regarding CT Breast Health Initiative and breast cancer statistics in Connecticut.

The CT Breast Health Initiative, Inc. was founded in 2004 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Their mission is to make a difference locally in the fight against breast cancer through education and research.  Their desire is to find a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime. 

Connecticut is currently ranked 35^th in the nation for breast cancer mortality and for a small state, this is a huge challenge. That’s why 100% of the money raised in Connecticut stays in Connecticut. CT BHI has focused all of its considerable energy and resources on education and research, funding forward thinking programs that have yet to qualify for federal grants. And it’s all happening where it matters most – right here at home!  To date, CT BHI has awarded $2.3 million to fund important breast cancer research and education projects in Connecticut. Thus far, they have funded 20 researchers at various Connecticut hospitals and organizations. 

Six have reported on their progress at national meetings and one research project is patent pending.

They strive each year to surpass this milestone with the help of their supporters, sponsors and fundraising events.  And here's where you come in! You CAN make a difference! 

Join your friends for this sweet treat combo - and help support a great cause!

Parallel Post Restaurant

180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull CT 06611

Phone/Reservations  203-380-6380

Located in the Trumbull Marriott - Merritt Parkway

On the Web: http://parallelpostrestaurant.com/

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Big Y's Partners of Hope Program - 31 Days of Hope in October

Big Y wants you to Think Pink!

In 2007 Big Y Food Markets created the Big Y's Partners of Hope Program™, and since then more than $863,000 has been raised for the fight against breast cancer.

For the entire month of October, Big Y and its partners are thinking pink. All month, you'll find special promotions throughout their stores to help raise money, awareness and support. Look through your local Big Y store for special displays and specially marked products - every "pink" product will help you contribute to the cause.

Cancer, specifically breast cancer, impacts all of us, be it through a family member, co-worker, or a good friend. Recently, one of my very good friends received a  breast cancer diagnosis. Her doctor reports that they caught it early, but, none the less, she is beginning the long and scary road that accompanies such a diagnosis. Besides being there for her 100%, there's little I can do to battle this disease, but I can support the cause, and partner in my own way with Big Y's Partners of Hope Program™.

Pick up the October 2013 Special Breast Cancer Issue "Life in Balance"  in your local Big Y store and see how you can support the cause too! The flyer also contains great information on early detection, as well as recipes for good health.

And here's some special events and promotions you'll find at Big Y Stores for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

• Purchase a Partners of Hope pink ribbon for $1 at any Big Y store October 1 through October 31. The proceeds will benefit breast cancer organizations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.
• Between October 17 and 23, Big Y will donate five cents for every package of Big Y®, Top Care®, Full Circle™, World Classics Trading Company®, PAWS Premium™, Academix, Electrix and Domestix brand products* you purchase. (*Excluding random weight items.)
• During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you'll find some of your favorite products in special pink packaging. The manufacturers will be donating a portion of their proceeds to breast cancer research.
• For the entire month of October, Big Y will donate a portion of the proceeds in the Floral and Produce Departments to breast cancer research (to a maximum of $20,000).
• Big Y's Dietitian Team, Carrie Taylor and Andrea Samson, will devote a portion of their fall newsletter to cancer prevention. Look for it on the Living Well Eating Smart displays throughout the store.
• All month, look for the pink reusable shopping bags at Big Y. Raise awareness for two important causes by going "pink" and "green" at the same time.
• The Big Y Butcher Shop will donate 10 cents from every pound of All Natural Angus Beef® and Big Y Smart Chicken® products to breast cancer research for the duration of the month of October (up to $15,000).
• For every transferred prescription filled at a Big Y Pharmacy, we will donate $5.00 towards breast cancer research (to a maximum of $5,000.00).

Here's the link to more information: http://www.bigy.com/Community/BreastCancerAwareness

So join the fight - think pink for 31 days of Hope in October!