Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 3, 2010

In honor of this month of October, it’s that time of the year to THINK PINK!  October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a superb time to celebrate Awareness, Education and Empowerment in tribute to this disease!  It's a time for us to reflect, raise awareness, and donate to help the mission of those around us who have battled it.   Like many of us I, too, have had my share of breast cancer state of affairs.  Good friends have been lost.  Family members have been diagnosed.  And my stepmother is a survivor.  My friend, Kelly, was in her 30’s when she lost her battle.  Marylou was my full-of-life Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader director, choreographer and mentor when she was diagnosed a year or so ago.  Laura is a wife and mother of 2 beautiful children battling the ugly disease as we speak.  And Mary Ann, my loving stepmom, is going on her 3rd year as a survivor!  Some of our favorite celebrities have been stricken by the disease, such as Sheryl Crow, Christina Applegate, Olivia Newton John, Elizabeth Edwards.  My list (and I’m sure yours) goes on and on and on.

As a tribute to those incredible and courageous women who have heard their doctor say those 4 little words, “You have breast cancer!”, here are five ways to support and donate to this incurable disease.  (And pay particular attention to #1!)

1. HEATHER HEMINGWAY – Handmade by yours truly, these sparkling pink pave rhinestone earrings are your perfect little accessory to honor yourself, your wife, your mother, your friend.  I have custom made these little gems especially for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and will personally donate 10% from each sale to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.  These lovely embellished 12mm half-ball stud earrings are simply beautiful and can be ordered for $30 plus shipping.  All for a good cause!  Order yours today!

 

2. VERA BRADLEY – twittering sweet songs of hope for a cure, these raspberry pink and warm white warblers are a lovely addition to your Vera Bradley collection. Shop http://www.verabradley.com. 

3. LORD & TAYLOR – giving has never looked so good!  In recognition of this month, L&T has gathered together some fantastic fashions from your favorite names who will donate a portion of their proceeds to their favorite cancer charities.  Click the link for the details and to start shopping.  http://www.lordandtaylor.com/eng/CMS/laurenpinkdetails.cfm

4. YANKEE CANDLE – help provide A Light of Hope for a world without breast cancer! Yankee Candle supports the National Breast Cancer Foundation in their mission to fund mammograms for those in need.  Give a light of hope to those affected by this disease.  The wonderful Mandarin Cranberry fragrance is bursting with a vibrant, fruity sensation of sweet, sunny oranges and crisp, tangy cranberries.  http://www.yankeecandle.com/cgi-bin/ycbvp/product_detail.jsp?oid=6591958

5. KITCHENAID - every baker needs a stand mixer to make the very best cookies, cakes and pies!  KitchenAid's "Cook for the Cure" edition Artisan series stand mixer takes mixing to the highest power.  For every pink mixer purchased, KitchenAid will donate $50 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.  Now that's thinking PINK!  www.kitchenaid.com