October is National Breast Cancer Month
As many of you know, I am a big supporter of increasing awareness and supporting research for a cure. My mother was a survivor for several years but ultimately it came back to take her. One in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer and while great strides have been made, there is still no cure.
Each year at this time I try to find some way for you to support this cause and feel "pretty in pink" while doing so. I urge you also to get involved with a walk or run or bike ride or any event to support this cause.
Think Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Events in Tampa
- Oct. 5: Hard Rock Tampa Celebrates PINKtober.
- Oct. 15: Bands for Boobies at Crabby Bill's Rocky Point.
- Oct. 20: Blue The Pink Party at Blue Martini Lounge in Tampa.
- Oct. 20: Put on Your Pink Bra, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg.
- Oct. 26-28: Susan G. Komen 2012 Tampa Bay 3-Day.
Estée Lauder's mot colorful way to support breast cancer research. Show your confidence with a full lip and shimmering eyes. Create multiple looks with this one-of-a-kind makeup collection. Support The Estée Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Campaign. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation was founded by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993 to fund the most promising breast cancer research worldwide. Its mission: prevention and a cure within our lifetime.
$35.00 at Macy's
This all-in-one formula can be used as shampoo, shower gel or bubble bath. The bottle is decorated with a poem compiled of lines from celebrities and others affected by the disease. Submit your own line and it could appear on the package next year.*100% of net proceeds go to the Women's Cancer Research Fund (WCRF)
Rubber Rain Boot $55.00
Avon True Color Nourishing Lipstick, $8, avon.com. Their best-selling lipstick with a satin finish is infused with jojoba oil, vitamin E, collagen and lanolin to keep lips soft even after you take it off. Even better, during the month of October 15% of the price will go to the American Cancer Society’s breast health programs that help women all year.
Lilly Pulitzer Alden Dress, $158, lillypulitzer.com. Lilly Pulitzer paired up with Bright Pink, a nonprofit that aims to save women’s lives from breast and ovarian cancer, to launch a limited-edition capsule collection. The cheery French terry dress is the perfect way to wear your support.
Kendra Scott Ember Rose Gold Pendant Necklace In Light Pink Opal, $70, kendrascott.com. This versatile necklace can easily be dressed up or down. For every one purchased, Kendra Scott will gift a piece of jewelry and a note of encouragement to a woman going through breast cancer treatment. And that’s not all—during the month of October, the designer is donating 20% of the purchase price from this necklace, up to $125,000, to the BCRF. Kendra Scott has committed $250,000 to the BCRF this year
4 Rivers Smokehouse: Dine on pink nachos piled with your choice of brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken or burnt ends, cheddar, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, jalapeños, and cilantro at any 4 Rivers location. Part of the proceeds from each order will benefit partner organizations, including Florida Hospital for Women, The Donna Foundation, Hooked on Hope, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Cancer Center, Climb for Cancer, and the Lisa Boccard Foundation. Diners can also round their bill up to the nearest dollar amount to support these organizations all month long as well. (Find a 4 Rivers near you by visiting 4rsmokehouse.com).
Offering medium support and coverage, this sports bra by Athleta is perfect for light workouts and life on the go. Twelve percent of sales from this bra will be donated to Recovery on Water (ROW), an organization and rowing team that empowers women with breast cancer to connect with other survivors and "become active in their recovery." $54 althleta.com
Both the pink palm and pink ikat variations on this sandal are part of the limited-edition BCA line by Vionic, which are designed specifically to be super supportive on the arch. For every pair purchased over the course of October, $5 will be donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer.
Vionic Beach Noosa Sandal $40
If you have a friend who's undergoing a mastectomy, this kit is an incredible gift to give. It includes a specially designed under-arm pillow, skincare basics, a wound- and drain-care supply kit, energy bars, toiletries, and a few extra goodies all wrapped up into a brightly colored reusable gym/yoga bag. Not only will you be directly contributing to someone's recovery, but 15% of the net profit will be donated to your choice of organizations, Soul Ryeders or Friends Fighting Breast Cancer.
BFFLBag Surgery Recovery Kit $100
friendsfightingbreastcancer.org/news/
If you've never used the classic Baby Foot peel, now's the time to start (because it's seriously amazing, and it's practically a basic necessity in winter!). The treatment takes an hour, and it helps to break down layers of dead skin, leaving your feet feeling incredibly soft and moisturized after the peeling process. During the month of October, 20% of proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Babyfoot.com $25
I get a reminder in my emails from this site every day. It's a simple thing you can do to help women in need of mammograms.
Greater Good turns the clicks in a box on this site to funds from sponsors to provide the support for mammograms. You can shop for the cure on the site and read stories from survivors and families.
check it out here- thebreastcancersite.greatergood.com/clicktogive/bcs/home
There are loads more products that benefit breast cancer
research and prevention. Just google "pink products to support breast cancer". Every little bit helps
