Today at 9am PST the official #beatcancer race for a new record begins at Blog World Expo.
Last year, a Guinness World Record was set by Everywhere, out of Atlanta, Georgia (raising more than $70,000) for the “Most Widespread Social Network Message” with #beatcancer. In 24 hours the one-word phrase #beatcancer set the record contributing to the 209,771 unique mentions on Twitter, Facebook and blog posts.
To participate, all you need to do is add the hashtag #beatcancer (all one word) to any tweet, Facebook status update or blog post.
There will be a donation made of ($0.05)* per mention of #beatcancer on Twitter, Facebook, or blog post during the 24 hour Guinness World Record attempt. All money will be donated to the designated cancer serving non-profits, LIVESTRONG Foundation, Bright Pink and Stand Up To Cancer. (full details – http://pitch.pe/94888)
Can we beat the WORLD RECORD this year?
I think we can! Let’s get to tweeting!
(Happy Birthday Victoria!)