Bright Starts™ Celebrates Fifth Year of the Pink Power Mom Program
The innovative children's brand's breast cancer initiative rings in five year anniversary, opens nominations
ATLANTA, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pink Power Moms are role models to their families and communities due to their unbreakable spirit and perseverance in the face of breast cancer. Each year Bright Starts celebrates eight mothers who have battled breast cancer and dedicated themselves to helping others in the struggle. Bright Starts is inviting families and friends to nominate a mother who has served as an inspiration throughout her battle with breast cancer, as a 2011 Pink Power Mom. Eight women will be selected from the nominees to receive a $5,000 donation to the breast cancer charity of their choice, as well as special pampering gifts and a weekend in Atlanta, culminating in the fifth anniversary gala.
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From the eight 2011 Pink Power Moms, one woman will be selected as the 2012 Pink Power Super Mom. The Pink Power Super Mom serves as the face of the program for the year and receives an additional donation to the breast cancer charity of her choice. This year's Pink Power Super Mom, Mary Ann Wasil Nilan of Milford, CT, received a contribution to the charity she launched, the Get In Touch Foundation, and will appear in advertisements in Parenting and Fit Pregnancy.
"These dynamic women encapsulate the spirit of survival, perseverance and grace in the fight against breast cancer," said Ryan Gunnigle, President and CEO of Kids II, designer and manufacturer of the Bright Starts brand. "They inspire everyone they come in contact with and we in turn are honored to share their touching stories with the world. We are proud to celebrate five years of the Pink Power Mom program."
Bright Starts donates a portion of proceeds from their Pretty in Pink Collection to their Pink Power Mom program. The collection of pink, adorable toys and gear includes items such as the Bounce-A-Bout™ Activity Center, Tummy Cruiser™ Prop & Play Mat, Petal and Friends™ Activity Gym and an assortment of new toy items. Bright Starts' Pretty in Pink Collection products range from $4.99 to $79 and are available at leading U.S. retailers and online at www.brightstarts.com/pink or www.pinkpowermom.com.
To learn more about the Pink Power Moms, or to nominate an inspirational mother and breast cancer survivor, please visit www.pinkpowermom.com.
About Kids II, Inc.
One of the world's fastest growing infant products companies, Kids II has been reinventing baby toys and gear for 40 years and counting. Kids II designs, distributes and markets nearly 100 products under its Bright Starts™ brand name. Kids II also holds the license to design and manufacture products for Baby Einstein™. The company's award-winning products have revolutionized the industry time and time again.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Kids II has international affiliate operations in Australia, Canada, Europe, China, Hong Kong, Japan and Mexico. Visit www.kidsii.com.
About Bright Starts™
Bright Starts is an innovating brand of juvenile products that provides parents with smart, fresh solutions. With a growing portfolio of over 100 innovative activity centers, play gyms, bouncers, swings, playards, and toys; Bright Starts' large selection of progressive products inspire confidence and engage curiosity. Backed by awards from numerous leading industry and consumer organizations, Bright Starts is a trusted name for cleverly-designed, quality products for young children.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Bright Starts is the flag ship brand for Kids II, Inc., manufacturer, designer and marketer of toys and baby gear. Visit www.brightstarts.com
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