Love Your Melon is an apparel brand dedicated to giving a hat to every child battling cancer in America as well as supporting nonprofit organizations who lead the fight against pediatric cancer. A lot of college campus across the nation have Campus Crews that represent LYM at their school and spread the word about the great cause. Of course there are obvious reasons why I love this brand, but I will highlight a few other great facts.
1. Love Your Melon was started by two college students.
It was started by Zach and Brian who were sophomores at the time at The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Being a sophomore in college myself, it is extremely impressive that these guys accomplished such a great thing.
2. 11,000 students and 740 different colleges and universities are involved in this movement.
There's a chance for college students across the nation to get involved with LYM and dedicate some of their time to this great cause.
3. Their beanies are super cute.
There are tons of colors, styles, pom pom, non-pom pom, cuff, no cuff. There are options and your bound to find something that fits you.
4. SUPERHEROES.
There are some campus crews that dress up like superheros and go in to hospitals across the country to deliver beanies to kids. Could you imagine a superhero coming to visit you in the hospital and give you a present? I bet it's the greatest feeling.
5. 50% of their profits are donated to non-profits fighting pediatric cancer.
50%. You know your money is going to a good place.
6. Evert child deserves support.
It may be just a beanie, but it represents all the people and organizations that are on their team & fighting for them. You may just be buying a beanie, but you're making a difference to a child battling cancer.
Love Your Melon has countless reasons as to why it's an amazing organization. Here are just a few, and I'm postitive you could come up with more. If you or your family has ever faced cancer, know that there are people out there supporting you even if you don't know them.
To all the kiddos out there with pediatric cancer: we're on your team. We support you and are cheering for you. You are strong, especially with that LYM beanie on your melon.
