Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 2012, Part 2

I’ve received so much information on the many wonderful ways to get involved with Breast Cancer Awareness Month that I’m dedicating several posts to the cause. This initiative was started to build awareness of the disease and to remind women to take charge when it comes to their health. (Schedule your annual mammogram, if you haven’t already done so. And, if you have a friend who’s nervous about going for hers, encourage her to make the appointment and accompany her to it. It’s one of the most unselfish and friendly things you can do.)

Of course, another purpose of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to raise funds for education and research to eradicate this deadly disease in our lifetimes.

Breast cancer affects all of us. Many of us have friends or loved ones who are fighting the disease. Many of us are fighting it ourselves. We know survivors – and we know those who have, tragically, lost their battle to this horrible disease. One woman’s breast cancer is every woman’s breast cancer. It’s really that simple. And that sobering.

The following list of brands represents great opportunities to help out.

eBags
eBags’ Pick Pink campaign runs year-round with 10 percent of sales from pink products going to the Denver affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. After placing a pink item in your shopping cart, check the appropriate box to ensure your 10 percent donation is associated with the sale.

JCPenney
JCPenney Salon is offering free haircuts and styles to all breast cancer survivors during the month of October. Additionally, $1 from each of the first 50,000 haircuts will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Aerie
Purchase any bra in the Bright Pink Shop between Sept. 29 and Oct. 6 and $1 will be donated to support breast cancer awareness.

White House | Black Market
Purchase a bracelet from the Give Hope Collection and $10 will be donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer. You can also purchase a Give Hope Tee for a $20 contribution to the education and support organization.

Yoplait
The pink lids are back! Yoplait‘s annual “Save Lids to Save Lives” program will donate 10 cents to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for every pink lid they receive. The yogurt brand will donate up to $2.5 million to the cause.

Oriental Trading Company
The popular party supply store supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure with their Running Ribbons Products. 15 percent of sales generated from cups, streamers, water bottles, coin purses and more will be donated. Plus, FreeShipping.org offers an exclusive coupon code for free shipping on orders of $49 or more, allowing you to avoid pesky delivery charges.

LOFT
Showcase your style and support breast cancer research in three ways from Ann Taylor LOFT. Purchase a LOFT Cares Card for $25 and 90 percent of the value will go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. You can also buy a necklace designed by Giuliana Rancic — a breast cancer survivor — and 25 percent of the cost will be donated. Finally, purchase any full-price item from LOFT’s Pink Collection and 25 percent will go to the cause.

National Football League
That’s right, the manly men of the NFL support Breast Cancer Awareness Month through “A Crucial Catch” campaign that includes players sporting pink accessories during games. Though all teams show their support in October, the Dallas Cowboys take their pledge a step further with the iPromise campaign. This campaign encourages fans and supporters to make personal promises to support the cause and also offers pink-laden team gear for purchase.

Ford
Ford has been active in its support for breast cancer awareness since 1993, but its Warriors in Pink program is one of the few that donates 100 percent of the net proceeds to the cause. In addition to apparel and accessories for men and women, you can also create a custom T-shirt with a personal message. Naturally, car decals are another way to show your support.

KitchenAid
As part of their Cook for the Cure campaign, KitchenAid offers popular products in pink with a portion of proceeds going to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. You can also participate in the Pass the Plate campaign when you purchase and register a Villeroy & Boch plate. Prepare and serve a dish on the plate for a friend who can re-register the plate and pass a prepared dish on to another friend. Each time a plate is registered, $5 is donated to the cause.

Caribou Coffee
In support of Amy Erickson — a former “roastmaster” who lost her battle with breast cancer at just 33 years of age — you can purchase Amy’s Blend products and 10 percent of sales will go to CancerCare. The non-profit organization offers free assistance to individuals, families and caretakers affected by cancer.

On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
On the Border donates a minimum of $250,000 annually to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. You can help out as part of their Fiesta for the Cure campaign by adding a donation to your bill the next time you dine with them.

Thanks to Kendal Perez, frugal fashionista, bargain shopper, marketing coordinator for Kinoli Inc. and site manager for a family of money-saving websites, for compiling the above list. Kendal, who helps fellow shopaholics find hassle-free ways to save money, has been quoted in such media outlets as People StyleWatch, CNN Money, EverBeautiful.com, FOX, ABC, NPR and Kiplinger Personal Finance. For savings tips and more information, visit HassleFreeSavings.com.

 

 

 

Here are a few more ways to show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month:

Own a Stadium Signed by the 2011 NY Giants to Benefit The Breast Cancer Alliance

vineyard vines, a company known for its neckties and its smile pink whale logo, teamed up with the National Football League’s New York Giants last October on its “Tackling Breast Cancer” campaign. Together they installed one pink seat in the vineyard vines signature pink color, at each October home game in MetLife Stadium. After each game, the pink seat was removed from the stadium and autographed by the 2011 NY Giants. Vineyard vines, to show its devotion to finding a cure for breast cancer, is auctioning off this limited-edition chair on Charitybuzz.com to raise funds for one of its long time partners, the Breast Cancer Alliance. Sign on and bid!

 

Fake Bake for The Noreen Fraser Foundation in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Fake Bake, manufacturers of an extensive line of self-tanning products and cosmetics, continues its ongoing support of The Noreen Fraser Foundation by donating $1.00 from every gift box sold. The limited edition set, will be available at retailers nationwide and online at http://www.FakeBake.com for $42.00. The limited edition set contains Fake Bake’s best-selling “Flawless” along with the wash off “Tinted Body Glow” and a “Prissy Lips Lip Gloss”. The box is valued at $54.00 but will be sold for the discounted price of $39.99.

 

Osmotics Cosmeceuticals for Living Beyond Breast Cancer

For the second consecutive year, Osmostics Cosmoceuticals has teamed up with Living Beyond Breast Cancer, a group that provides easy-to-understand information on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment and helps women affected by the disease connect with one another, to donate 15% of the proceeds from sales of the FNS Pink Ribbon Collection. Known for its groundbreaking skincare technologies, Osmotics Cosmoceuticals formulated its award-winning 3-step FNS hair care system, which includes a shampoo, a conditioner and a serum, with a potent blend of anti-aging vitamins, minerals and amino acids that targets the follicle to deliver lush, thick and shiny hair. Osmotics Cosmoceuticals are available at select Nordstrom, Dillard’s, and Henri Bendel locations, as well as independent boutiques and spas or at http://www.osmotics.com.

Read about more fun and unique ways to support Breast Cancer Awareness in Part 1.