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Iowa E15 ethanol retailers kick-off "Pink at the Pump" campaignIowa E15 ethanol retailers kick-off "Pink at the Pump" campaign

Participating fuel retailers are donating 3 cents of every gallon of E15 sold during October to National Breast Cancer Foundation.

October 4, 2016

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Starting October 1, Iowa motorists began seeing a lot of pink at 25 to 30 fuel stations across Iowa. Around 30 retail fuel stations that sell E15, the 15% ethanol blend, in Iowa kicked off the "Pink at the Pump" campaign to raise funds for breast cancer support services and to increase consumer awareness about E15.

Participating E15 retailers will donate 3 cents of every gallon of E15 sold from October 1 through October 31 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) which focuses on providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support services.

Support a healthier fuel choice, and help fight breast cancer

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"October is 'Breast Cancer Awareness Month,' and it's a perfect time for Iowa E15 retailers to join forces with the National Breast Cancer Foundation to raise awareness about breast cancer and cleaner-burning E15," says Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) managing director Lucy Norton. "Filling-up with E15 means you're fueling your vehicle with a more environmentally-friendly fuel that contains less carcinogens than straight petroleum gasoline. Now, for the entire month of October, it also means you're helping to combat breast cancer while seeing a lot of pink at participating Iowa E15 fueling locations."

 "We appreciate the support of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association and the Iowa Corn Growers Association during this Breast Cancer Awareness Month," says NBCF senior director of development Danae Johnson. "Their generous donation will support our mission of “Helping Women Now” by providing early detection, education and support services to women in all 50 states."

Ethanol has no toxins or carcinogens, gasoline is full of toxins

"Many people have started eating healthier, but they don't ever think about what they're being exposed to with daily activities, like fueling their cars," says breast cancer survivor and Kansas fuel retailer Cheryl Werth Near, who was featured in the documentary 'Pump.'  "I'm a breast cancer survivor with no previous family history of breast cancer. The truth is gasoline is full of toxic aromatics. Ethanol has no toxins or carcinogens, so the higher the ethanol blend, the less toxic aromatics you are being exposed to when fueling your car. This makes E15 not only a healthier choice, but the higher octane choice that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and saves you money at the pump."

Participating fuel stations will feature pink nozzles on E15 pumps

Norton added, "If you're driving a 2001 or newer vehicle, E15 is the cleanest, most affordable fuel option for you. Simply look for the pink handle at participating 'Pink at the Pump' locations during October to help fight breast cancer with cleaner-burning E15."

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association and Iowa Corn Promotion Board have teamed up with the National Breast Cancer Foundation for the "Pink at the Pump" campaign to help combat breast cancer with cleaner-burning fuels, like E15. For the entire month of October, participating locations will feature pink nozzle guards for E15, pink promotional t-shirts for staff, and many other pink point of sale materials. To learn more about "Pink at the Pump," go to iowarfa.org.

To help combat breast cancer, choose E15 at participating locations:

Murphy USA                                                    

2346 Virginia Ave.

Clinton, IA

Cresco Fast Stop

22268 Hwy 9 West

Cresco, IA

United Farmers Coop.

304 N. Osage St.

Creston, IA

Murphy USA

5805 Elmore Ave.

Davenport, IA

Ampride

215 North Commercial

Eagle Grove, IA

Three River FS Company

24542 Hwy 13

Elkader, IA

Ampride

3243 5th Ave., South

Fort Dodge, IA

STAR Energy

2 North 27th St.

Fort Dodge, IA

Murphy USA

3010 1st Ave.

Fort Dodge, IA

New Century FS

1017 Ogan Ave.

Grinnell, IA

STAR Energy

Hwy. 44, West

Guthrie Center, IA

Hull Co-op

1207 Hwy 18

Hull, IA

Ampride

1301 10th Ave., North

Humboldt, IA

Murphy USA

1502 N. Jefferson St.

Indianola, IA

Linn Coop Oil Company

375 35th St.

Marion, IA

Murphy USA

4059 4th St., SW

Mason City, IA

New Century FS

307 Railroad St.

Melbourne, IA

United Farmers Co-op

403 E. South St.

Mt. Ayr, IA

Good & Quick

519 Lincoln Highway

Nevada, IA

Murphy USA

200 Iowa Speedway Dr.

Newton, IA

Junction 9-75

800 1st Ave.

Rock Rapids, IA

Murphy USA

3420 Singing Hills Blvd.

Sioux City, IA

STAR Energy

903 32nd Ave., West

Spencer, IA

Fuel Time

203 Saints Ave.

St. Ansgar, IA

STAR Energy

1510 East 4th St.

Storm Lake, IA

New Century FS Fast Stop

1112 West 4th St.

Vinton, IA

Waukon Feed Ranch

615 Old Hwy 9

Waukon, IA

STAR Energy

525 Main St.

Yale, IA

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