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Fundraising boobs

Posted 29 Sep 2006 in cancer

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With all the recent furor over bloggers showing their boobs in a blatant play of tits-for-hits, I’d like to present boobs for a better cause.

Yes, folks, it’s that time of year again. Time for the Fifth Annual Blogger Boobie-Thon!

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If you were a reader here last year, you probably remember. For those of you who are new, the concept is simple. From October 1-7, bloggers from across the globe can submit pictures of bare or covered breasts to raise money for breast cancer causes. (If you’d like to participate, submit a picture of your rack post-haste!) C’mon, it’s for a great cause! Really!

Founded in 2002 by Florida blogger Robyn Pollman, the Boobie-Thon has grown into a well-known event, raising over $26,000 for breast cancer and blogger-charity causes, with over 1500 people contributing pictures. The event raised $9240 between October 1-8, 2005, with $1355 going to a secondary charity: The American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Fund. The rest of the donations were donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Featured in Self Magazine’s “Body Confidence Awards” in 2004, both founders and participants are hoping to generate exposure and donations for a worthy cause. This year donors can choose to donate to either Children’s Hospital Boston or the Komen Foundation.

Both male and female bloggers can submit pictures of their breasts. The covered boobies are featured on the free area of the site. The price of viewing the bare breasts is $50, made payable to Children’s Hospital Boston or The Komen Foundation. A copy of an e-receipt is needed in order to gain the password to the “Not Safe for Work” portion of the site.

I know it sounds like a joke, and I’m all for looking at boobs anyway, but this is legit. And it’s for a great cause! Last year, $9,240.40 was raised for breast cancer research!!

So bust ‘em out, ladies. And guys, bust out your wallets.

Did I mention it’s for a great cause?

Posted by FullMetalPatriot
12th gen. American, Constitutionalist, Harley-riding Texan, gun owner & NRA member, blogger, illustrator, Florida Gator alumnus. #TCOT

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