By Dana DeMercurio
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in full swing, and there’s never a better time to show your support than during the month of October. As charities for the cure pull out all the stops to raise funds to educate the world about breast cancer research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment, it’s easier than ever to help fight for the cause.
If you’re looking for ways to show your support for breast cancer awareness this month and beyond, we’ve got you covered. Regardless of your budget, schedule or style (we understand that not everyone looks good in hot pink!), these companies are helping fight breast cancer one purchase at a time. Take a peek at these breast cancer awareness products below, and see how your contribution can have an impact on cancer education and prevention.
Paula & Chlo – www.paulaandchlo.com
Perfect for cosmetics, this pouch-sized bag offers more than just a place to put your lipstick and mascara. Paula & Chlo have partnered with B4BC (Boarding for Breast Cancer), a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation dedicated to providing education, prevention and support programs for young people and the action sports community at large. A whopping 100% of profits from this line of cosmetic bags will be donated to the B4BC foundation, so be sure to put these bags on your wish list this October.
FFANY & QVC – www.ffany.org/index.php/shoes-on-sale
On October 16th, QVC will present “FFANY Shoes On Sale,” where shoe designers such as Ivanka Trump will be introducing their products at half the manufacturer’s price! Ladies, we’re talking over 120,000 pairs of shoes from over 90 brands. If that didn’t pique your interest, perhaps this will. Not only will you be feeling fabulous in your new designer shoes, but you can also feel great knowing that FFANY (Fashion Footwear Association of New York) will be donating 80% of those profits to breast cancer research and education. Sounds like a woman’s way to give breast cancer the boot…or heel!
GROHE – www.grohe.com
Tapping into the fight against breast cancer is Grohe’s motto, the world’s leading provider of sanitary fittings for kitchens and baths. As a committed partner of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), Grohe is advancing global research by donating $25 to the BCRF for each Ladylux showerhead purchased and will donate an additional $10 for every pink Rainshower Icon showerhead purchased. The pink showerhead promotes breast cancer awareness and has also been named a “Best Buy” by Consumer’s Digest. This promotion runs until the end of November, so be sure to spruce up your shower before supplies run out!
Philosophy – www.philosophy.com
Philosophy’s pink ribbon shower gel and bubble bath is a great way to show your support for breast cancer awareness, as 100% of net profits go to fund research and treatment. With scents of nectarine and a three-in-one formula, it’s not only delicate but helps keep your skin moisturized – a result of the all-natural ingredient of sunflower seed oil.
Jane Iredale – www.janeiredale.com
It’s a simple request: to stop and smell the roses. Jane Iredale cosmetics, recipient of the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation, has introduced a refreshing hydration spray featuring organic Rose Damanscena Flower Water to help cleanse the skin without disturbing its natural protective shield while penetrating into deep layers to tighten, detoxify and increase blood circulation. It’s an instant mood elevator, with 100% of proceeds donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer!
