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Truth time. There have been occasional times where I have been seen hurrying for the bathroom, knees half crossed, praying “don’t come out.” After it happened twice I spoke to my ob/gyn about it. He said it is something that is very common and happens to most women. He wasn’t kidding. And not only that, it happens to men too! Right now, today, over 65 million people experience bladder leakage. Nearly half of them are under the age of 50.
You’d think with something happening to that many people that more people would be talking about it. And yet there aren’t. Depend® launched the Underwareness campaign to let the world to know that bladder leakage is manageable and that there’s nothing to be embarrassed about. To quote Depend®, “Underwareness* is both a social movement and a charitable cause.”
To support Underwareness*, Depend® has pledged to donate up to $3 million to the Simon Foundation for Continence and the United Way to help advance the research, education and awareness of bladder leakage over the next three years. That’s pretty awesome. Here’s how they’re doing it, and how you can help.
Depend will donate $1 for:
- Every pant drop, photo and video shared and tweet tagged using #Underwareness and #DropYourPants
- Every personal video made about what Underwareness means to you that is uploaded to YouTube and tagged #Underwareness and #DropYourPants.
That could help a lot of people. I’ve dealt with it. My Mom deals with it constantly, so much so that she never travels without Depend®. Maybe it could help someone you know or love. Maybe it could eve help YOU! If you or someone you know is dealing with this, Depend® offers a variety of products that look, feel and fit like regular underwear. Need to see it for yourself? No problem! Get a free Depend® sample! To get a free Depend® sample all you need to do is visit the Depend® page and click on the “Get a Sample” button in top right-hand side of the screen. Then you choose which sample you would like to receive and give your mailing info. That’s it!
Such a fun way to spread awareness. Off to get my sample. Thanks
How great the Depend is trying to eliminate the stigma behind bladder leakage. This is a great campaign.
I am loving these campaigns, it is one of those things rarely talked about. This will hopefully get people to realize they are not alone.
I love that they are offering a free sample to try. IT’s always awesome to try before you buy. Especially things of sensitive nature like this.
I won’t drop them in public, but what a great way to raise awareness! 🙂
After having 5 kids oh yes there is bladder leakage! Sounds like a great solution!
What a creative way to raise awareness. And who doesn’t like a free sample.
I have 2 kids so I def know what this is like. great campaign.
What a unique way to spread the message and raise money. Thanks for sharing.
Sadly, I’m only 30 and it’s happened to me! I’ll blame it on being 8 months pregnant, though with a bad cough. Horrible combo!
Great campaign! I just turned 33 this year. I know about BL all too well!
What a great way to spread awareness. Thanks for the sample!
I love the commercials for this campaign!
Love the jeans photo. Great idea.
My mom’s starting to go through this and she just hates it. Hurrah to Depend for working to help make a difference.
No–to publicly post anything which credit bureaus, insurance companies, potential employers might use against is not smart business. Keep private that.
This is a campaign that is sure catching attention. I am glad that Depend is doing some donations for those promoting.