National Breast Cancer Awareness month was organized by a multitude of health focused charities to help raise money and bring more attention to Breast Cancer research. They also fervently advocate getting checked (both medically and utilizing self-check) as this is an elective procedure done usually at the request of the patient.  Breast cancer is the #2 killer of women in America (#1 being heart disease). The usage of pink to symbolize the fight against breast cancer started in 1991 when the Susan G. Komen Foundation handed out pink looped ribbons to breast cancer survivors and family of the afflicted at Race for a Cure. Since then, pink has been the official color of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Fun Fact: On Oct. 7, 2008, the White House was flooded in pink lights to raise awareness.

Show your clients and employees that your company is active in the fight against breast cancer by providing them with custom imprinted breast cancer awareness themed items. Check out our assortment of customizable awareness bracelets to find the perfect one to raise awareness within your community. Browse some of our items available in pink to show your support for this vital cause.

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PPAI Web Award for Technical Innovations/e-Commerce

Irving, Texas, (February 6, 2009) Distributer GallantGifts.com (UPIC: Gifts3) of Orlando, Florida, won a silver award in the PPAI Web Award competition sponsored by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI). Twenty winners were recognized for website excellence during The PPAI Expo 2009 in Las Vegas.

“PPAI Web Award winners are recognized for such attributes as the quality of the images, search capabilities, visual design and overall functionality,” said Steve Slagle, CAE, PPAI president and CEO. “The winners worked very hard to earn this special recognition and their commitment to excellence is a tribute to the industry.”

GallantGifts.com was presented a silver award in the category of Technical Innovations/e-Commerce. PPAI Awards Committee members judged the entries according to the criteria specific to each of the competition’s five categories.

Promotional Products are an essential element in the marketing mix. Adding your message to a tangible product turns an ordinary message into a marketing experience your audience can see, touch, hear, smell and even taste. Promotional products are the only way to make a sensible – and memorable – impression. For more information about the PPAI awards program, contact the special events department at 972-258-3042, MelissaB@ppai.org.

For more information about Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) or to learn more about the proven power of promotional products (including research and case studies) visit the PPAI website at www.ppai.org or contact PPAI at 972-258-3041 or PR@ppai.org.

PPAI – the promotional products industry’s only international not-for-profit trade association – offers education, tradeshows, publications, business products and services, mentoring, technology and legislative support to its more than 7,500 global members.

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