Medical supplier Medline has launched its sixth annual National Pink Glove Dance Video contest.
The contest is a breast cancer prevention campaign that brings together healthcare professionals, survivors, patients and communities to honor those who have been impacted by the disease and raise money for a cure, according to Medline. The campaign involves wearing pink gloves and dancing.
"The Pink Glove Dance reflects Medline's commitment to saving lives through raising awareness and funds for early detection of breast cancer," Sue MacInnes, Medline's chief market solutions officer and co-founder of the Medline Pink Glove Dance campaign, said in a prepared statement. "With nearly 247,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer expected this year, the annual campaign is a unique opportunity to honor the strength and courage of patients and survivors."
The Medline Pink Glove Dance is open to participants of the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec) and is split up into three categories – small-bed, large-bed and non-healthcare organizations.
To participate in the contest, each team must submit an essay of no more than 150 words highlighting their inspiration for supporting breast cancer awareness, Medline said. In addition to sending in an essay, each team must shoot a video, which should be no longer than 90 seconds and be accompanied by one of Medline’s selected songs. Additionally, each team must raise $2,000 for a breast cancer charity of their choice. Videos are due by Aug. 5.
Then from Sept. 12 through Sept. 23, the public can vote for a favorite video to help determine which charity the funds will be directed toward. Results will be announced Sept. 30 with the winning team receiving a $15,000 donation in their name to the breast cancer charity of their choice. Other prizes will also be awarded.
For more information or to register for the Medline Pink Glove Dance video contest, click here.