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Purina to host more than 50 events across the U.S. in an effort to reach out to the rural community and feed today for a difference tomorrow
Purina is thinking pink this fall as they gear up for their first ever Pink 50 Campaign, an effort to unite animal lovers everywhere and raise awareness and support for breast cancer research. In September and October, more than 50 fundraising events will be held by Purina retailers nationwide in an effort to encourage communities to take action against the disease.
“The purpose of the Pink 50 Campaign is to reach out to women in rural America —raising awareness about breast cancer, educating and sharing information and supporting one another,” said Christy Goodwin, Marketing Manager, Land O’Lakes Purina Feed. “At Purina, we’ve always been passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of animals and their owners.”
Purina’s Pink 50 Campaign events will range from trail rides and barbeques to tack swaps, with each event sharing a common purpose — to feed today for a difference tomorrow. For a listing of local events, log on to www.purinamills.com/Pink50.
In addition to the more than 50 Purina events taking place across the nation in support of breast cancer awareness and research, Purina also will be turning its top animal feed packages pink. Purina plans to donate a portion of the proceeds from every pink bag sold to breast cancer research. Select animal feeds include Equine Senior®, Strategy® GX, and Omolene #200® horse feeds, Layena® SunFresh® Recipe poultry feed, Rabbit ChowTM Complete Natural AdvantEdge® rabbit food and Goat Chow® goat feed.
The Pink 50 Campaign was inspired by Purina’s Equine Senior Horse Tales Contest held every other year that encourages horse owners to share their heartfelt stories.
“Several stories that we receive from horse owners describe how their horses offered an escape from cancer and other illnesses and how their horses provided comfort to family members as they stood by and helped mothers, daughters, fathers and sons through treatment,” said Goodwin.
Purina’s featured 50 local fundraising events are included below. To find more events in your area, or for more information on a specific event, contact your local Purina retailer or log on to www.purinamills.com/Pink50.
Event Location
Event Date
Event Name
Local Purina Retailer/Sponsor
Arizona
Chino Valley
9/25
Olsen’s Equifest Roping
Olsen’s Grain - Prescott
Chandler
11/13
Making a Difference Purina Pink Trail Ride/Walk at Rawhide Wild West Town
Karsten’s Ace Hardware – Cave Creek
The Stock Shop - Glendale
Western Seed & Supply - Florence
Pet Food Depot – Phoenix
Arkansas
Fort Smith
11/25-12/25
Donald W. Reynolds Cancer House Adopt-A-Family
Farmer’s Co-op System – Van Buren and Fort Smith
California
Paso Robles
10/29
The Purina Paint Paso Pink Day
Local dealers to be determined. Please check website for more information.
Colorado
Larkspur
9/25
Ride Today for a Difference Tomorrow at Greenland Open Space
Golden Mill - Golden
American Pride Co-op - Brighton
Parker Feed - Parker
O’Malley’s Mercantile - Watkins
Florida
Niceville
10/1-10/2
Friday Pink Night Out and Saturday Pink Fun Day
Laura’s Pet & Horse Supply
Tallahassee
11/7
Ladies Night Fashion Show and Fundraiser
Woodville Ace Hardware
Georgia
Social Circle
10/2
Boss Brothers Breast Cancer Awareness Trail Ride
Boss Brothers Country Store - Loganville
Illinois
Joliet
10/1-10/29
Paint Your Pumpkin for a Difference
Tri-County Stockdale
Indiana
Mooresville
10/2
Fall Family Festival in Pink
Orchard County Store
Iowa
Granger
10/2
Cancer Kickin’ Country Bash and Trail Ride at Jester Park Equestrian Center
H&S Feed and Country Store Inc.- Oskaloosa
Kansas
Cottonwood Falls
9/24-9/26
Dream Ride at Flying W Ranch
Family Center Farm and Home - Harrisonville
The Family Center - Paola
Kansas Country Store - Leavenworth
Brummel Farm Service - Garnett
Reyer’s Country Store – Strong City
Bluestem Farm & Ranch Supply - Emporia
Y Bar H Outpost & Pet - Olathe
Kentucky
Simpsonville
10/2
Dog Daze/Critters Against Cancer
Metzger’s Country Store
Shelbyville
Saturdays in October
Paint Your Town Pink
Tapp’s Feed & Farm Supply
Louisiana
Ponchatoula
Saturdays in October
Pink Saturdays in October
Ponchatoula Feed & Seed Store
Maryland
Elkton
10/10
Oxford’s Pink Poker Prance to Kick Breast Cancer Horseback at Fair Hill Natural Resource Center
Oxford Feed & Lumber – Oxford, Pa.
Minnesota
Minneapolis
11/7-11/10
Prettiest in Pink Purina Costume Contest at American Rabbit Breeders Association National Show
Sponsored by Purina® Rabbit ChowTM
Mississippi
Hattiesburg
9/25
I Tackled Twister for the Twins Mechanical Bull Ride
Hub City West Farm and Garden
Gulfport
10/9
Fazzio’s Pink Rabies Shot Clinic and Horse Nutrition Fun Day
Fazzio’s Home & Farm Center
Missouri
New Melle and Labadie
10/16
Feed for A Cause
Straatmann Feed & Transfer
Montana
Butte
Hamilton
Missoula
Dillon
10/21
Girl’s Night Out
Quality Supply
Nebraska
Pierce
9/25
“Ride Today for a Difference Tomorrow” Trail Ride at Willow Creek State Recreation Area
Elkhorn Feed Center - Norfolk
Garry’s Farm Service - Bloomfield
Osmond Farm Supply - Osmond
Laurel Feed and Grain - Laurel
Newcastle
10/1-10/3
Mane Program Trail Ride at the Niobrara River
Mane Program Purina Dealers
Gordon
10/2
Pink 50 Poker Ride
Farmers Co-op Elevator Co.
Franklin
10/25-10/30
Feeding for a Difference Trail Ride
Ingram Feed and Seed
New Mexico
Las Cruces
10/9-10/10
Cowboys for Cancer Research Annual Roping Event
Horse N Hound Feed N Supply
North Carolina
Castle Hayne
10/16
Customer Appreciation Pink Pig Pickin’ Barbeque
Hudson’s Hardware & Beyond
Sanford
10/14
Ladies Night Wine and Cheese Party
Carolina Town and Country
Clayton
10/23
Pretty n Pink
Hudson’s Hardware
Beulaville
10/1-10/3
Ridin’ for a Cause with Milam Hardware at the Whippoorwill Campground
Milam Hardware - Burgaw
Ohio
New Philadelphia
10/10-10/16
Agland Goes Pink
Agland Co-op, Inc.
Cortland
Chardon
Jefferson
Middlefield
Ravenna
10/16
Everything Pink Sale
Western Reserve Farm Co-op
Oklahoma
Cleveland
10/9
Walker’s Wear Pink
Walker’s Feed, Pet & Garden Center
Pennsylvania
Pottstown
10/2
Paint the Roller Mill Pink
Pottstown Roller Mills Inc.
Grantville
9/11
Purina Pink 50 Dash for Hope at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
Reifsnyder’s Ag Center - Bernville
South Carolina
Conway
10/7
Ladies Night Out
Conway Feed & Garden
Tennessee
Camden
10/2
Pink Fun Fest at Magic Valley Saddle Club
Benton Farmers Co-op
Texas
Keller
9/18
Keller Saddle Club Play Day
McDonnell Building Materials & Feed
Fort Worth
Fridays in October
Pink Night Out at Stockyards Championship Rodeo
Russell Feed and Supply, Inc.
Denton
10/12
Hoedown for Hope
D&L Farm and Home - Denton
Aubrey
Denton
Gainesville
McKinney
Salina
10/2
Pinktoberfest
D&L Farm and Home
Arcola
10/16
Trade for a Difference Trade Day
Arcola Feed and Tack, LLC
Temple
10/16
Think Pink! Day at Temple/Belton Feed
Temple/Belton Feed and Supply
Waco
10/14
Heart O’ Texas Rodeo
Bar None Country Store - Waco
Brazo’s Feed - Bryan
B & S Farm & Ranch - Waco
McGregor General - McGregor
Williams Feed Store - Marlin
Watson’s Feed Store - Mart
El Campo
10/23
Relay for Life – Team FCEC Posse Representing Breast Cancer Awareness
Farmers Co-op of El Campo
Millsap
10/30
Weiner Dog Races and Costume Contest
Walden Farm and Ranch Supply
Kenedy
Saturdays in October
Tractor City’s October Cancer Awareness
Tractor City Country Store
Utah
Cedar City
9/10 – 9/11
Lions Club Great American Stampede and Southern Utah University NIRA Rodeo
Intermountain Farmers Association – Riverton, Tremonton, Draper, Naples, Spanish Fork, Ogden, Salina, St. George, Salt Lake City, American Fork, Ephraim
Washington
Kennewick
10/9
Ranch and Home's Pink October "Feed For Life"
Ranch and Home- Kennewick
Wisconsin
Walworth
Saturdays in October
Pink-a -Palooza
Main Street Country Store
About Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC
Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC (www.landolakesinc.com) is a national organization serving producers and their families through 4,700 local cooperatives and independent dealerships throughout the United States. The company, in combination with its wholly owned subsidiary Purina Mills, LLC, is North America’s leading feed company, providing producers, cooperatives and dealers with an extensive line of animal feed, ingredients and services designed to help agricultural producers, dealers and cooperatives compete in the global marketplace.
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