PHILADELPHIA — Employees of Penn Emblem Co. raised more than $2,600 in October for Susan G. Komen®, an organization dedicated to breast cancer research and education. According to Penn Emblem, the fundraiser was organized by Karen Krug, human resources manager, and gave employees the chance to participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month by “dressing down” on the days of their choice and donating $3 a day for the privilege.
“We wanted to do something fun for a good cause with our employees,” Krug tells American Laundry News. She adds that a majority of employees participated in the fundraiser, including management and administrative personnel.
Employees also took part in “Get Your Pink On” day, during which they dressed in pink to show support for breast cancer research.
The company says it has been donating to Susan G. Komen for several years, and will likely have a similar fundraiser next year.
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