I am concerned about the Denim Day fundraiser, which is prohibited in this company. I support a charity called the American Cancer Society which, helps breast cancer patients as they fight breast cancer by providing 24/7 phone support, and rides to treatment. Denim Day donations help us save more lives from breast cancer. Mortality rates from breast cancer have dropped 36% since 1989. That’s 249,000 lives saved! (Edward, N. and Shauna, R., 2011) We’re making progress each and every day.
Since Denim Day began in 1996, participants have raised more than $95 million to help save lives from breast cancer. (Edward, N. and Shauna, R., 2011) This year, by joining together on October 7,2017 we’ll add even more to that total. “Donations will help the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking breast cancer research; provide free, comprehensive information and support to …show more content…
This company has a strict dress code, but for the Denim Day, employees can wear pink shirts with jeans to support breast cancer. Employees also have the option to donate money. By involving customers to donate $1-2 for the charity will be helpful. There will be posters and flyers in visible areas for employees and customers to see. While making the bill, employees can ask the customers about donating a $1 to the charity. By doing the fundraiser, company will help many people who are in need while not affecting work. Fundraiser cannot be done by myself, in order to make a change and get enough donation to the charity, company and employees should also participate. Company must try the idea of Denim Day this year and see if company will make progress or have any success stories. If the Denim Day did not go well, nothing will be affected badly. But if the company gets a lot of donations and see employees and customer’s participation, then our company will get credit and