It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many brave, strong women in my life continue to fight breast cancer and fight for a cure. I salute and support them– and of course love them very much.
In addition to donating your time and money to the wonderful organizations , you can also shop for cure. The pink products below all give back.
This bracelet sparkles! It is hand-made by up and coming jewelry designer Alicia Arso. It’s Swarovski Crystal with a Pink ribbon and sterling silver heart charm.25% of proceeds donated to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Foundation.
Pink Pony collection by Ralph Lauren at Ralph Lauren stores — 10 per cent of proceeds go to Lauren’s Pink Pony Fund.
This year’s Key to the Cure tee is a flurry of hearts designed by Merrick’s own Michael Kors for Saks Fifth Avenue , with more than 80 per cent of the proceeds going to various breast cancer charities.
Yummie Tummie tank — this tank sucks in your timmy! This month, 50 percent of proceeds go to BCRF.
Satin corset “pam” dress by Tommy Hilfiger at his new 5th Avenue flagship; 30 per cent of each purchase goes to BCRF.
Inside the big pink umbrella, illustrator and breast cancer survivor Marisa Acocella Marchetto’s take on the solar system at Bloomingdale’s–$6 from each purchase benefits BCRF.
Swarovski’s “Pink Power” bag in Roosevelt Field and Smith Haven malls–10 percent of the proceeds benefits The Libby Ross Foundation’s Yoga Program For Breast Cancer Survivors.
The 2009 Coach breast cancer awareness watch at Coach stores– 20 per cent of all proceeds through Dec. 31 to BCRF.
Lisa Salzer’s limited-edition silk-ribbon bracelet for Loft at Loft stores — $5 from each purchase goes to BCRF.
Lip set features shades hand-picked by breast cancer crusader Eveyln Lauder at department stores – the Lauder company will donate $500,000 from sales of its entire Pink Ribbon collection to BCRF.
Clinique’s lipgloss key chain has three shades of Long Last Glosswear along with a pink ribbon charm at Sephora stores –$10 from each sale goes to BCRF.
Beauty expert and breast cancer survivor Sonia Kashuk has done an extensive line for Target, including a pink eyelash curler– 15 per cent of purchase price goes to BCRF.
The Pink Pony Collection yoga mat from Ralph Lauren, Yoga mat with bag at Ralph Lauren stores; 10 per cent of proceeds go to Lauren’s Pink Pony Fund.
Limited-edition Swiffer Sweeper at grocery stores and other mass retailers; Proctor & Gamble expects to donate at least $250,000 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s Give HOPE campaign.
14K Pink gold charm and chain by Montauk’s Helen Fic alora– 20% donation to support breast cancer initiatives.
Fenomenole was created to help make breast self exams more comfortable to conduct–25 percent of the proceeds form Fenomenole will be donated to Breast Cancer Research.
Surgeon’s Skin Secret Beeswax Moisturizer Stick in Grapefruit–$1.00 per stick will be donated to Breast Cancer Awareness during the month of October.
IsABelt Breast Cancer Awareness Belt is virtually invisible–Percentage of proceeds goes donated to Breast Cancer Research.
Digni-tee was created by 2 Long Island ladies. This easy access patient wear (a fashionable hospital gown with snaps down the sides) comes in four colors–10% of the proceeds is donated to fighting breast cancer.
Don’t miss Macy’s “Shop for a Cause” event on October 17th at all Macy’s locations nationwide. Breast Cancer Help is selling special Shopping Passes for this event at $5.00 each. Shoppers can use these coupons to receive incredible savings of up to 25% off their purchases. All proceeds will benefit Breast Cancer Help, its Long Island Help and Wellness Center and the continuance of its programs.
Shopping Passes may be purchased at the Breast Cancer Help office, located at 1555 Sunrise Highway, Suite 7 in Bay Shore. For more information, please call (631) 675-9003 or visit www.breastcancerhelpinc.org.
PAMPER YOURSELF PINK!
Ask your salon if they have “Pink” services this month. At Salon Blue in Mineola they are offering a Pink Raspberry Skin Refresher Facial. Get some glow on with this multi-fruit acid exfoliating facial and they’ll donate 10% to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. They’ll donate $5 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation if you get a ‘Pink Indulgence’ Spa Mani or Pedi ( deluxe spa nail treatment, topped off with Strawberry Margarita, Pink Flamenco, Hot! Pink or Berry Daring OPI nail polish). This is really great– ‘donate & look Great’ – get a great new cut (8 inches minimum) and they’ll donate your hair and the entire cost of the haircut (25% off regular price) to Pantene’s ‘Beautiful Lengths’ program which helps provide wigs for women with cancer!
EAT PINK!
Many restaurants are offering Pink menus, including Rein at the Garden City Hotel, Prime in Huntington, Tellers in Islip, and H2O in Smithtown. I really want to try the “Pink Champagne Cake with Raspberry Mousse and Coconut Sorbet” at Prime! Yum!
Rein at the Garden City Hotel offers a Pink Ribbon Martini.
CHEERS TO FINDING A CURE– FAST!
