Back in July, we (the Rotater guys) were in Denver, at the American Physical Therapy Assocation’s annual conference. During the show, we were approached by a registered nurse who wanted to purchase a Rotater. She went on to tell us that she worked exclusively with breast cancer patients.

Breast cancer patients need shoulder rehabilitation

This nurse went on to explain to us that when a woman goes through breast cancer treatment, there are a number of procedures that can require her to have her shoulder immobilized for an extended period of time. This lack of movement can result in adhesive capsulitis or “frozen shoulder” - a term used to indicate a loss of the range of motion in the shoulder joint. Please check out the following sources:

• www.medicinenet.com/frozen_shoulder/article.htm
• www.susanlovemd.com/breastcancer/content.asp?L2=5&L3=2&SID=199
• www.healthsearches.org/Categories_of_Q&A/Q&A_for_Survivors/1120.php

How can the Rotater guys get involved?

We began doing research into the issue and realized that there was a need for the Rotater among breast cancer survivors. About the same time, I learned that one of my aunts had discovered that she has breast cancer and Scott found out that one of his sisters has breast cancer.

The “Pink Rotater” plan

Motivated by this information, Scott and I developed our “Pink Rotater” plan. Basically, this is the idea - we will manufacture a Rotater that is pink and has a distinct product number ( for tracking purposes ). Every time someone orders this pink Rotater, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to one of the breast cancer awareness/research charities. We will be clear as to the exact amount that will be donated once all the details are worked out. Stay tuned - an announcement will be posted here in the next couple of days.

The Law of Attraction leads us to Jane Ali and Survivor Celebration

We have just returned from Las Vegas where we had been prompted to go the PGA Expo and demonstrate how the Rotater could help golfers increase their shoulder flexibility which can result in more power and greater striking distances.

We received a huge response, especially from the PGA teaching pros that came by and tried out the Rotater. Many indicated that they would contact us later to purchase more or that they would send their clients to our web site. One professional long drive champion was especially enthusiastic about his Rotater ( we will reveal more at a later time ).

While in Vegas, we met Jane Ali of eclipse sports who is involved in Survivor Celebration . Jane is a breast cancer survivor with a passion for helping others overcome this devastating illness. We explained our idea to Jane and then demonstrated the Rotater to her. Being a breast cancer survivor, she immediately recognized the need that breast cancer patients have for the Rotater.

We have committed to making this project happen and we are trying to have everything in place so that when the Survivor Celebration Tour begins on Sept. 23^rd, we will be ready.

Stay tuned for updates.

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