Uniglobe raises over $500 for breast cancer research

The employees of Uniglobe Accent Travel raised over $500 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation Oct. 14. The travel agency sponsored a dessert tasting, in conjunction with the nationally organized "Denim Day," to increase breast cancer awareness and raise funds for research.

Lee Jeans sponsors the annual "Denim Day" and employees pay $5 per person for the privilege of wearing blue jeans to work on that day. The Uniglobe employees took the idea one step further and advertised their event as a "Denim Day Dessert Tasting."

The neighboring offices of attorneys Webb, Lindsey, and Wade and the engineering firm DES helped support the "Denim Day" event. The Uniglobe agency distributed flyers and invited clients to participate as well. Agency owner Marcia Cole gave a pep talk at the Peachtree City Rotary Club luncheon and several members of that organization stopped by for dessert after their meeting.

Uniglobe's "Denim Day" coordinator, Paula Preti, said, "I was overwhelmed with the generosity and encouragement we received. Everyone had a great time sampling the delicious assortment of desserts and the aroma of chocolate in the air was intoxicating. I can't thank our friends and associates enough for helping us raise such an impressive donation for breast cancer research."

The agency became involved with "Denim Day" several years ago as a positive and lasting way to remember fellow employee Linda Burnett. Burnett suffered with breast cancer and fought to survive for three years before passing away in 2000. The Uniglobe employees supported her fight prior to her untimely death and continue to support research so that others will have a better chance of survival.