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What Janelle had to say on Friday, October 27th, 2006
Janelle’s Jungle Madness Friday!
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It’s Jungle Madness Friday!!! With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, I wanted to giveaway something special that would remind the winner of the power of breast cancer awareness. With that in mind, I’m giving away a beautiful Brighton “Power of Pink” charm bracelet ($50.00 value).

Each year, Brighton specially designs a new Breast Cancer Awareness bracelet to help raise money that goes to various breast cancer charities. A portion of the purchase price of the bracelet is donated, and last year they helped to raise over $615,000 with the sale of these bracelets. This year, Brighton has truly outdone themselves in creating a charm bracelet that features sparkling pink aurora borealis Swarovski crystals and charms that are inscribed with empowering messages such as: “Accept”, “Trust”, “Love”, “Heal”, and “Be The Inspiration”. This “Power of Pink” charm bracelet also has a heart locket where you can tuck a photo of a loved one inside.

Winner will also receive their choice of book from Janelle’s backlist (depending on availability of book), along with other fun promotional goodies.

All you have to do to enter this contest is post on today’s blog. Winner will be announced on Sunday, so be sure to stop by over the weekend to check and see if you’re the winner!

Janelle

JanelleJanelle Denison finds it hard to believe that it’s been nearly 25 years since she first started writing romance novels. At first, it was a way to pass idle time while her husband worked swing shift, but before long it became an obsession to get published. Luckily, she kept at it (it took her over 5 years to get that first book published!) and is now a Waldenbooks, Barnes & Noble, and USA Today Bestselling author! Now, after selling over 45 plus novels, she finds that her Plotmonkey pals help to keep her stories fresh and unique, and she can’t imagine writing a story without their input. Janelle lives in Oregon with her husband, Don, along with two teenage daughters that keep life interesting.

87 comments to “Janelle’s Jungle Madness Friday!”

  1. Maureen says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 6:19 am · Link

    That’s a wonderful prize and a very good cause.



  2. Stacy ~ says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 6:31 am · Link

    I like the bracelet – a reminder you can wear all year long.



  3. Minna says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 7:09 am · Link

    That is such a lovely bracelet!



  4. KimW says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 7:14 am · Link

    ooh, what a great prize! I’ve always loved charm bracelets. When I was young, my mother bought me a bracelet and every year for my birthday, she would give me a charm to add to it. Each one had a special meaning. I still have it today and it’s fun to look at each charm and be reminded of what interests I had at that time. I really don’t remember reading as a teenager, but one of the charms is a book so I must have. That’s one thing that has remained in “my blood” as they say. lol



  5. Linda says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 7:36 am · Link

    :wave: Ladies,

    WoW that is a gorgeous bracelet. Awesome prize :)

    Hope you all have a wonderful & safe Halloween & Weekend :bat: :cocktail:

    Hugssss
    Linda.H.



  6. Cheryl S. says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 7:42 am · Link

    Beautiful! And for such a great cause. Have a great weekend everyone! :)



  7. Jeannine says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 7:46 am · Link

    Beautiful bracelet! I love the charms. Don’ t forget to turn your clocks back! :D



  8. julie says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 7:55 am · Link

    What a great prize. Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful weekend.



  9. Pat L. says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 7:56 am · Link

    Hi. What a good cause and a great prize. My 60th bday is SUNDAY. So wouldnt this make a wonderful present?:thumbsup2::thumbsup2:
    :present: :present::present::present::present::present::present::present:
    :party: :party::party::party::party::party::party::party::party::party::party:

    Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!



  10. Crystal B. says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 8:07 am · Link

    Wonderful prize and a great cause. Have a good weekend everyone.



  11. Karen K says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 8:15 am · Link

    Great cause , and a beautiful prize..
    Have a nice weekend. We’re suppose have nice weather… Oh I sure hope so..:cheer:



  12. Kelly says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 8:26 am · Link

    TGIF everyone. Awesome prize Janelle!



  13. ev says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 8:37 am · Link

    What an awesome prize and a great piece of jewerly.
    :party:
    Thank you guys for making sure we all remember to take care of ourselves!!:coffee:



  14. Kelly R. says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 8:47 am · Link

    Gorgeous bracelet! Are these available at all Brighton Stores, Janelle? As I’m sure I won’t win (I never win anything) I may try to go buy my own. :)My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Luckily, they caught it very early and she’s doing well now. It’s hard to believe that 1 of every 4 Americans (or something like that) will have some form of cancer in their lives. I think it is great that you are bringing awareness to this issue.



  15. Nicole says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 8:53 am · Link

    What a gorgeous bracelet and wonderful cause to support!



  16. Gigi says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 9:01 am · Link

    What a wonderful prize.

    I just had my mammogram on Wednesday. It is the second one I’ve ever had done.
    I nearly had a full blown panic attack by the time it was over.:hide:
    My first mammogram they had to cll me back because of somehting they thought they saw. They called on a Friday couldn’t do a retake until Tuesday the next week. It ought to be illegal to call and scare someone on a Friday.

    Anyway turned out to be nothing but a very tiny cyst. I think that is why I was panicking this time. I wish they could give you instant results. :doggie:



  17. TRICIA says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 9:04 am · Link

    Wow Janelle,

    What a beautiful gift!!!!:D

    I hope everyone has a safe weekend!!

    ohhh ….DON’T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK!!!



  18. Barbara says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 9:06 am · Link

    What a cool prize.

    Hope everyone has a great weekend.



  19. joelle says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 9:21 am · Link

    Beautiful bracelet for a great cause. Have a lovely weekend.



  20. Barbara-Jo says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 9:25 am · Link

    As always, you have touched upon an issue that touches so many lives. After my one scare I live with a little bit of panic residing in the back of my brain that asks the questions What if “next time” what if I’m not so lucky? That’s why every day is a great day! I make it so.

    So, have a great day everyone…….



  21. ellie says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 9:30 am · Link

    Love the special bracelet for a great cause. Wonderful!



  22. Jamie says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 9:40 am · Link

    What a great prize, and such a wonderful cause. :love2:



  23. Mary says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 9:40 am · Link

    What a wonderful prize for such a good cause. It has scared some of the fortunate friends and family that I have and am glad it didn’t turn out to be cancer. :cheer:



  24. pearl says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 9:42 am · Link

    Gorgeous and special bracelet. Great and important cause.



  25. katie says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 9:44 am · Link

    Janelle, that is too beautiful!!!! Have a safe weekend, everyone :bat::bat::bat::bat::bat::bat::bat:



  26. Angie-la says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 9:55 am · Link

    Pat L…
    My birthday is Sunday, too! Number 47.
    So Happy Birthday to us!! :cake: Hope you have a good one….

    My boss bought one of the Brighton bracelets last year. they are beautiful.

    And ladies.. :soapbox:
    DON’T FORGET TO GET YOUR MAMMOGRAMS AND DO YOUR SELF-EXAMS!!! :soapbox:



  27. jeannie says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 10:23 am · Link

    :cooldance: Yoo Who here I am over here! I would be grateful to win this prize. :thankyou: I’m not hiding :hide: for this one I’d love to be able to proudly wear the bracelet so I could answer ???s for people if they ask what it’s about.:wave:Yoo Who, here I am. Hmmm back list I’d pick either “ultimate seduction”or “wicked seduction” books. (I have read most of Janelle’s books.) So when I went to bed and turned the nite :lightbulb:on I could read one of my very favorite authors books that I haven’t yet read. This is a terrific :present: and if I don’t win I’ll :cheer: for the winner but I’ll be:cry: on the inside. :love2:
    ya:bowdown: Janelle! I know this was a pathetic display but I really want to win. :mrgreen:



  28. Lori H says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 10:29 am · Link

    What a great prize and for such a good cause!

    Have a great weekend everyone!



  29. Kim says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 10:37 am · Link

    A beautiful prize for a very good cause.:love2::love2::love2::love2:



  30. jeannie says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 10:42 am · Link

    PS> Gigi 16…Glad it was just a scare.

    And I so agree with Angie-la

    ::party::party::party:
    LADIES GET THOSE MAMMOGRAMS ONCE A YEAR! NO SKIPPING EITHER.
    :party: :party::party:
    AN ANNUAL EXAM IS TRULY THE SECRET TO SUCCESS.
    :party: :party::party:
    LUMPS FOUND AT ANNUAL MAMMO OFTEN MAKE FOR EASIER TREATMENTS
    :party: :party::party:
    SKIPPING JUST ONE CAN LEAD TO VERY SERIOUS ISSUES
    :party: :party::party:
    SCHEDULE THEM AROUND YOUR BIRTHDAY.YOUR PRESENT TO YOU!
    :party: :party::party:
    :love2:YOURSELF AND :l:love:YOUR FAMILY. :thumbsup: BE SMART AND HEALTHY.:thumbsup2:
    :party: :party::party:



  31. Elisa Varey says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 10:55 am · Link

    :wave: Hi Janelle,
    :cheer: What a beautiful bracelet and what a great way to support breast cancer research… Have a good weekend.



  32. Cherie Japp says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 11:04 am · Link

    Great prize and for such a worthy cause. Have a great weekend everyone!



  33. Lois says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 11:11 am · Link

    Ooh, pretty!! :) Enter me too! And Happy Halloween Weekend! :)

    Lois:thumbsup:



  34. Yolanda says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 11:24 am · Link

    What a great prize and better yet – reminder year round to take care of ourselves. :party: :bat: Happy Halloween Weekend!:devil:Good Luck Everyone:cocktail:



  35. Cryna says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 11:40 am · Link

    A tremendous prize package, and for a worth cause. This is such a great way to support them…………. :cheer:



  36. Sue Mont says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 11:44 am · Link

    hey! Yesterday was my 44th b-day. I recieved 2 pink breast cancer awareness teddy bears and lots of over pink stuff as well. I think that braceket is an awesome prize.



  37. nina says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 11:46 am · Link

    Great prize & Great Cause! Gotta get that mammogram scheduled……



  38. Lara says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 11:52 am · Link

    Got my mammogram scheduled! Yea me! I made sure it was late in the afternoon so I could reward myself with some shopping and maybe even a beverage afterwards! :cooldance:

    Great reward this week!

    Lara



  39. Darla says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 11:59 am · Link

    Oh what a wonderful day! :cooldance:



  40. Karen B says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 11:59 am · Link

    Great prize – great cause – great reminder!:love2:



  41. Claudia says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 12:16 pm · Link

    This is a great prize. Hope everyone has a good weekend.



  42. Cherylann Natale says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 12:22 pm · Link

    Janelle,

    Great prize for a great cause:thumbsup: count me in

    I had a mammo done last year and they called me to come back and that’s all they would tell me over the phone. I had to wait a whole week to get it done again and all it was that they didn’t get a good picture on one boob probably because I am well endowed and this time around they really squished me UGH. I even called my Dr. and he knows how I am so he had his nurse call the lab and ask why they wanted me to return, but I was still scared



  43. Liza says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 12:26 pm · Link

    Awesome prize and cause!!! Happy Friday everyone.



  44. Vicki says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 12:29 pm · Link

    Brighton is my absolute favorite and for such a great cause that makes it extra special….:cheer:



  45. alissa says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 12:36 pm · Link

    Love that special bracelet. Just perfect. For a cause which I support strongly.



  46. kim H says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 12:40 pm · Link

    that is so cool. support pink!!:party:



  47. sharon says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 12:44 pm · Link

    Love that bracelet. Brighton has class. Have a great weekend.



  48. Carolyn A. says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 12:56 pm · Link

    Great cause!! Great prize – what a beautiful bracelet!! Count me in. Have a great weekend everyone!



  49. Amy S. says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 12:57 pm · Link

    Cool prize. Please enter me in the contest!



  50. Jen W says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 1:04 pm · Link

    Wow how pretty! I don’t think I’ve ever actually seen a real charm bracelet before. I know too many people that have been diagnosed with this horrible disease and it’s really good of you to make more people aware of it. Thank you!:bowdown:



  51. Rachael says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 1:05 pm · Link

    Great prize! Please enter me. :cooldance:



  52. Diane Peters says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 1:05 pm · Link

    Our school is wearing pink to support two of our staff members as they are receiving treatment. It is amazing how clase to home this disease strikes. God bless to all striving to beat this disease.



  53. Dena says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 1:55 pm · Link

    Beautiful bracelet and a great cause. Thanks Janelle for bringing more awareness to breast cancer.We hear it a lot this month but it can never be talked about too much. There’s a website thebreastcancersite.com that will fund free mammograms to those in need if you go to their website and click the fund box once a day. It’s a easy way to help.:thumbsup:



  54. Sheryl M says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 1:57 pm · Link

    What an absolutely fabulous giveaway! Thanks for the wonderful give aways you ladies take the time to do. Have a great weekend!:cocktail:



  55. Jennifer K. says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 2:08 pm · Link

    Oh I love charm bracelets. I’d love to add this one to my collection. I have one from my travels in Europe. Each place that I visited, I got a new charm. I recently started one of my US travels (the Europe one couldn’t hold any more charms).



  56. Jodie says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 2:16 pm · Link

    Happy Weekend Everyone! Thanks, Janelle, for bringing so much awareness to this important issue.



  57. Beth says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 2:28 pm · Link

    Hope everyone has a great weekend



  58. Donna M says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 2:36 pm · Link

    :love2: Great prize but I am not in the running as I won last weeks giveaway! :) It is a great feeling on Sunday to check to see who won & guess what—that is me!!!! :lol:
    Everyone have a great weekend. :wave:



  59. catslady says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 3:14 pm · Link

    Thanks for a chance at another great prize :cheer:



  60. Jennifer Y. says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 3:15 pm · Link

    Great cause and giveaway! We recently had a breast cancer scare in my family with my aunt. The lump she found was just a cyst though and she is fine.

    I would love to enter.



  61. Kathleen O'Reilly says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 4:03 pm · Link

    Wonderful cause! Love the blog!

    Urgent deadline question:
    What computer word count are y’all using for Blaze? Web site says 60K, but what does everyone use? And roughly how many manuscript pages is that?

    Sorry about the venue, had no idea where to turn….

    Kathleen O.



  62. Dorothy Sexton says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 4:12 pm · Link

    What a great thing your are doing.I am a Avon Rep and we have done a lot with raising money for breast cancer.So:thumbsup2: for you.



  63. Julie Leto says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 4:13 pm · Link

    Kathleen, I don’t worry about word count. I turn in between 250-300 pages, depending on the story. Brenda has told me that’s fine. Thanks for stopping by!



  64. Jennifer C says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 4:25 pm · Link

    Great Prize giveaway! Thanks for helping to spread awareness!



  65. Estella says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 4:31 pm · Link

    What a wonderful way to bring the cause to the attention of more people!



  66. Emma says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 4:33 pm · Link

    This is a very wonderful prize for a great cause. I enjoy reading your books a lot.



  67. Diana says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 4:37 pm · Link

    Great prize for a great cause.



  68. Kathleen O'Reilly says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 4:37 pm · Link

    Thanks, Julie!

    I’ll be sure to stop by again. Great site!



  69. Shelley says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 6:00 pm · Link

    What a great prize – the bracelet is wonderful!!

    Have a great weekend :bat:



  70. Stacy S says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 6:37 pm · Link

    What a great prize. And for such a good cause.



  71. Cynthia says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 7:21 pm · Link

    What a wonderful prize for such a serious cause.



  72. Jeanette Jackson says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 7:33 pm · Link

    Beautiful reminder for whoever wins it..just lovely



  73. Marie says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 7:50 pm · Link

    Very nice bracelet! :thumbsup:



  74. Amy Wodarski says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 7:53 pm · Link

    That is the most beautiful bracelet. I’ll have to add Brighton to my cancer list. I try to purchase something each year. Breat cancer and ovarian cancer have affected my family.



  75. Sue A. says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 7:59 pm · Link

    Julie you’re doing a great service here!

    Stay healthy everyone! :love2:



  76. cathy says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 8:06 pm · Link

    A very beautiful bracelet.



  77. Stephanie S. says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 8:21 pm · Link

    Fabulous Gift that is supporting a very important cause!!! Thank you Janelle for offering this gift!



  78. ev says:
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    by the way, I can’t open the link to the braclet- it keeps giving me an error. Is anyone else having a problem??:cry:



  79. Kathleen says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 9:45 pm · Link

    That is a GORGEOUS bracelet! I didn’t know they were selling these!



  80. Jennifer says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 11:05 pm · Link

    What a wonderful prize – thanks for the opportunity – I have been wearing my pink bracelet that the office nurse gave me :cat:



  81. Shelley says:
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     · October 27th, 2006 at 11:50 pm · Link

    What a great bracelet! for a very serious cause. I have a friend who has fought breast cancer twice and won. Let’s keep it up:cheer:



  82. michele l. says:
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     · October 28th, 2006 at 12:33 am · Link

    Janelle,

    This is a precious gift to give in honor of the special cause that is near and dear to all our hearts. It’s a wonderful cause that benefits so many people in so many ways.

    I would also love to win one of your fantastic books, Janelle! Have a great weekend!



  83. Susan P. says:
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     · October 28th, 2006 at 1:13 am · Link

    I still have my charm bracelet from when I was young. I collected charms on it all the way through high school (back in the early 70′s). Your prize bracelet has chunky-monkey links! Very retro! 8)



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     · October 28th, 2006 at 5:38 am · Link

    Janelle,

    What a beautiful charm bracelet! I’d love to get one for my 23yo daughter, Lara…I’m going to go to Google and see if Brighton has a site. It’s great to support breast cancer research. I’ve already had my mammogram, I hope your message encourages everyone else to get one soon.



  85. Melissa says:
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     · October 28th, 2006 at 11:32 am · Link

    Wow, so many comments. Does anybody see me down here? I’m a six year breast cancer survivor and I’d love to wear that bracelet. I always do what I can for breast cancer awareness in October. This year I donated to Susan G. Komen, posted two bulletins in MySpace (one for the breast cancer site and one for the Lifetime site) and purchased the Hard Rock breast cancer guitar pin. KUDOS to Brighton! I’d feel very fortunate to win the “Power of Pink” charm bracelet. Thanks. :love2:

    http://www.thebreastcancersite.com Please visit. They need your clicks. It’s fast, free and easy and YOU’LL SAVE LIVES.



  86. PattiF says:
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     · October 28th, 2006 at 1:44 pm · Link

    Wow, Janelle, this is so timely. Wedneday night, I learned my sister in law has breast cancer. :( We’re hopeful, but of course, she and the family are scared.

    Thank you for your wonderful and timely prize.:thumbsup2:



  87. BETH says:
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     · October 29th, 2006 at 2:16 am · Link

    THANK YOU JANELLE FOR SPONSORING THIS TERRIFIC CAUSE AND OFFERING THIS BEAUTIFUL PRIZE. I HAVE A VERY GOOD FRIEND WHO HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED TWICE WITH BREAST CANCER. LUCKLY, SHE HAS BEEN TREATED AND IS DOING FINE. :cheer:

    ALSO, THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOU WONDERFUL BOOKS. I GET SO EXCITED :cooldance: EVERY TIME I SEE THAT YOU HAVE A NEW BOOK OUT.