Press Release

March 10, 2001 - Mattapoisett, MA

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Local e-tailer contributes a portion of each sale to the National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (NCCRA).

The second annual nationwide effort to educate the public and increase awareness about colorectal cancer is underway.

Ocean Offerings contributes a portion of each sale to the National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (NCCRA). The NCCRA was co-founded by NBC TODAY show co-anchor Katie Couric, nationally known cancer fundraiser Lilly Tartikoff, and the Entertainment Industry Foundation.

Melinda Reed, founder and CEO of Ocean Offerings: "Unfortunately, it often takes a personal tragedy to open our eyes. The death of a loved one profoundly changes your life in ways you can never really imagine, until it happens to you. I know, I lost my father unexpectedly to colon cancer. Colon cancer is more than 90% curable if caught early. Talk to your family and friends. Make sure they know about colon cancer, the risks and the screening tests available".

Ocean Offerings sells exclusively online – Giftware and Jewelry, Inspired by the Sea. Melinda started the company to create a source for unique and distinctive products, appealing to individuals who love the seashore and who share her passion for the ocean and it’s treasures. “Our products are not the typical nautical gifts and jewelry. In our selection of featured products, we have searched for items that capture the wonder, tranquility, beauty and spirit of the ocean. The ocean has been a source of fascination, enjoyment and inspiration to the world since early times and our products capture these sentiments by being original, unusual and fun.”

Ocean Offerings’ Gift Gallery includes men and women’s fishing jewelry, decorative accessories for the home and garden, glassware and serveware. Most of Ocean Offerings’ products are handcrafted, many by local artists.

Ocean Offerings provides secure and convenient shopping, in a user-friendly environment and complimentary shipping.

Melinda is a professionally trained Webmaster with over 20 years of business development and marketing experience. In addition to operating OceanOfferings.com, Melinda also develops, designs and maintains web sites for small to medium sized businesses.

Ocean Offerings is a member of the Southeastern Massachusetts E-commerce Network and the South Coast Technology Council.

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