Yoplait™ calls for the early detection of breast cancer with the message "Friends in the fight".

yoplaitbreastcancer06102014PHILIPSBURG:--- As part of its decade long commitment in supporting Breast cancer awareness, Yoplait™ invites St. Maarten to help for a world without breast cancer.

From the 1st of October to the 31st of October 2014, 5¢ of each Yoplait™ 6 Oz Cup lid yogurt sold in St.Maarten at participating supermarkets will be directed towards supporting the initiative "Friends in the fight". The donation will be given to the St. Maarten Lions Club and will total $2,000.

The Elektralyets Foundation in collaboration with the Positive Foundation also present their annual Pink Phit Phabulous Walk-a-thon. Consumers who will be participating in the Pink, Phit & Phabulous Walk on October 12th , 2014 from 5:00 am to 10:30am from Divico in Colebay will have the opportunity to receive a Yoplait T-shirt for the walk by either donating $5 on the day of the walk, purchasing Yoplait at participating supermarkets, or donating $5 for the Yoplait t-shirt at Divico Cash & Carry A portion of the funds donated will go toward the Positive Foundation, Still Beautiful foundation and the Elektralyets Foundation.

Consumers can find Yoplait Yogurt at the following participating Supermarkets:

  1. Le Grand Marche Bushroad
  2. The Fresh Market
  3. Cakehouse
  4. Le Grand Marche Colebay
  5. Afoo Supermarket
  6. EconoFood
  7. Le Gourmet Marche Simpsonbay
  8. Food Club
  9. Yang Yang
  10. Le Gourmet Marche Cupecoy
  11. Daily Extra Supermarket
  12. Tesco
  13. Premier Supermarket
  14. Aki
  15. K Store
  16. TLC Supermarket
  17. Econo
  18. Trocadero
  19. Plaza China
  20. Fresh Pond
  21. Popular Pondfill
  22. Johnnie 2
  23. Palms Minimart
  24. Prime Cash & Carry

Each year, Yoplait™ organizes special efforts and allocates funds for research, studies, and educational material about breast cancer. In addition, the brand invites women to maintain good cardiovascular health, prevent osteoporosis, and have a good overall health.

"Early detection saves lives and maintaining good health is the key to breast cancer prevention. Yoplait™ continues its commitment in supporting the fight against breast cancer" said Graciela Sánchez, Yoplait™ Brand Manager. "Since 1977 in the U.S., Yoplait™ contributed more than $34 million to the cause through the Save Lids to Save Lives program, Race for the Cure and other initiatives."

Yoplait™ encourages the entire community to join in its efforts and support the millions of women and men who work together against breast cancer. Together we can make a difference. For more information on joining this campaign please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.