It's Pinktober at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

A lot of people think "casino" when they hear Hard Rock, but the property is so much more thank slot machines, poker and black jack. Seminole Hard Rock Tampa has amazing restaurants, fun times at the pool and my favorite hiding spot, the incredible Rock Spa, which has been known to help melt my stress away. One of the things I love most about Seminole Hard Rock Tampa is their continuous support back to the community. They are one of the largest philanthropic companies in town and I love what they are doing to support Breast Cancer Awareness: Pinktober!

Since Rock Spa is the closest Spa & Salon to my house, they are my go to for a quick fix. I recently tweaked my back/shoulder and they were able to accommodate my emergency massage appointment on a holiday weekend. Their Solid as a Rock deep tissue massage is my go-to during marathon training. They are able to target specific areas for maximum results. The therapist designs your session based on your needs.

During the month of October, Rock Spa is participating in PINKTOBER®, to help fund research for prevention and a cure for breast cancer. They are launching a new scent called Pink Moscato AND Pink champagne will also be offered with certain services such as a Signature Pedicure (Walk This Way) and a Signature Manicure (Be Good to Yourself). By the way Tampa girls, they also do blowouts and professional makeup if you were looking to get dolled up for a big event!

Here are some other ways Seminole Hard Rock is helping raise money towards the fight against breast cancer:

DRINK PINK! Pink-tini's will be available throughout the month of October for $7.25 and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 2015 will mark the 8th year Seminole Hard Rock Tampa has been involved in PINKTOBER®. Last year, the property raised more than $80,000 during its PINKTOBER® program. A major component of the program will once again be Seminole Hard Rock Tampa’s $50,000 title sponsorship of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at Tampa’s Amalie Arena beginning at 9 a.m.

Throughout October, the property will participate in Hard Rock’s “Get into Bed for the Cause” program which will offer guests luxurious pink sheets, pink duvet covers, pink robes, an iconic Hard Rock PINKTOBER® pin and a signature turndown service. When guests stay in pink rooms, 25 percent of the room rate goes directly to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®. Additionally, a “Pink-Tini” will be sold during the month.

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa will also be donating 100 percent of the proceeds generated from sales of limited-edition Making Strides pink sunglasses from the Rock Shop, as well as proceeds from sales of the “2015 Seminole Hard Rock Girls Calendar” during the month of October.

To further support PINKTOBER®, the property will host a wrap party which includes a benefit concert and slot tournament to be held at the Hard Rock Cafe Tampa on Friday, October 30, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This event is open to the public. The entry fee for the slot tournament will be $10 and 50 percent of those proceeds will be donated to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and 50 percent will be added to the prize pool. Tickets can be purchased at the Rock Shop beforehand or upon entry to the event.

Free concerts will happen every Friday during the month of Pinktober at Hard Rock Cafe. Be sure to support breast cancer research while you are there with the purchase of Pinktober merchandise at the Hard Rock Store and the Rock Shop!

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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Run in Pink with ASICS and win shoes!

We've all had someone in our lives affected by breast cancer. My godmother has been diagnosed with stage 4 not once, not twice but three times and keeps fighting the battle. My best friends mother in law was diagnosed last year and is currently undergoing treatment. Women affected by breast cancer have one thing in common – they never stop running towards hope.

PLEDGE TO JOIN THE RUN IN PINK MOVEMENT
ASICS wants you to Run In Pink (Tweet to Pledge Pink!). For the month of October, ASICS America is partnering with Right Action for Women to support the fight against breast cancer.  Show how you will Run In Pink by snapping a photo or video of you in your pink apparel, running through the park with a friend, or crossing the finish line of a race in your pink ASICS - just make sure to use the hashtag #RunInPink

WIN SHOES!

1. Post your Run in Pink photo on your Instagram or Twitter, using the hashtag #RunInPink
2. Tell ASICS why you chose to run in pink this month.
3. Follow ASICS America on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram - you just may see your pink photo on one of their accounts throughout the month of October!
4. Every Friday during the month of October, ASICS will give a lucky winner who posts with the #RunInPink hashtag a pair of shoes* from the Accelerate Hope collection, benefiting Right Action for Women.

SHOW THE WORLD YOUR #RUNINPINK POWER
When you have run for breast cancer awareness, share the photo below to show that you are supporting the women around you who have fought hard for their health.

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National Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day: #Run4Cookies on September 13

For the month of September, ASICS America is partnering with Cookies for Kids Cancer to support the fight against pediatric cancer and have some fun in the sun to brighten the lives of children and families affected.

I urge you and your family to pledge to Run 4 Cookies on National Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day, September 13th. For every 100 uses of #Run4Cookies, ASICS will give a lucky winner a pair of children's and adult's shoes from the Accelerate Hope collection, benefiting Cookies for Kids Cancer.

Pediatric Cancer Awareness is something that is near and dear to my heart. Two years ago, my Cousin and his wife got the news no parents ever want to hear - their 4 month old daughter Lana was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer.

After months of chemo and radiation, it appeared that Lana was on the road to beating cancer. This was until a routine checkup MRI in November of 2014 which showed a lesion in her pituitary gland. Lana had brain surgery to remove the tumor and a month later, they found out it was malignant.

In December of 2014, Lana started 5 months of Chemo and had to be in the hospital for a 5 day duration during each treatment. During this time, she underwent Stem cell retrieval surgery.

On Lana's second birthday, she had her last day of Chemo. In July, we found out Lana is cancer free and free to live her life like a 2 year old - swimming, going to the beach, playing in the sand, enjoying a non-restrictive diet (RIBS!) - things Lana never got to experience.

When ASICS announced their Pediatric Cancer Awareness line, I instantly told my family and inquired how I can help spread the word. On September 13th, I will #run4cookies for Lana. Pledge with me to join the Run 4 Cookies Giveaway Movement.

• Show ASICS how you will Run 4 Cookies by snapping a photo or video of you and your family getting active. It could be a game of soccer, playing tag in the park, or even a game of hop scotch in the front yard, just make sure to use the hashtag #Run4Cookies. 
• Post your photo on your Instagram, Twitter or Facebook and tell us more about your National Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day fun (don't forget to use #Run4Cookies). 
• Follow ASICS America online - you just may see your photo on our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram posted on September 13!
• For every 100 uses of #Run4Cookies, ASICS will give a lucky winner a pair of children's and adult's shoes from the Accelerate Hope collection, benefiting Cookies for Kids Cancer. When you pledge, you are joining families in all 50 states that will Run 4 Cookies to celebrate the lives of children and create awareness around pediatric cancer.

Show off how you Ran 4 Cookies! Once you get outside and exercise on September 13th, download the badge below and share with the world that you are raising awareness for National Pediatric Cancer Day!

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