October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and you can make a charitable donation towards research when you hit your favorite stores.
-Jennifer Goodkind, BettyConfidential.com
October is the month to think pink for breast cancer awareness, and in addition to making appointments for mammograms, stepping up your self-exam routine, and supporting friends and family who are battling the disease, there is something else that you can do to help — go shopping. BettyConfidential has uncovered some fabulously fashionable finds that give back by donating a portion of profits towards breast cancer research.
Here are some picks for the adventurer, the fashionista, the fitness guru and the other wonderful women in your life. Now get to it, and shop with a purpose!
FOR THE FASHIONISTA
White + Warren cashmere scarf
Ruffles are soo in this season. What a better way to show off the trend than with a sumptuous ruffled cashmere scarf ($150, whiteandwarren.com) and matching gloves ($75, whiteandwarren.com). Not into pink? They also come in black and white. Fifty percent of the proceeds from the White + Warren Shop Pink Collection benefits the Women At Risk Program at the New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center.
Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer
Want to show off a darling new dress? Take a pic with your cellphone and print it out with Polaroid’s PoGo Instant Mobile Printer in Pink ($49.99, polaroid.com). Get a 2X3 color borderless photo in under a minute. $10 from each purchase goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
FOR THE CRAFTY-MINDED
jewelryforacause kit
Become a jewelry designer using the Jewelry for a Cause kit. Jessica Mindich created these kits to fulfill her company’s mission; “never forgetting those in need.” You get to pick the charity of your choice when you purchase a kit, or you can purchase a Kit For a Cure set ($100, jewelryforacause.com). You can make 10 pink peace sign bracelets, sell them and then donate the proceeds to the breast cancer awareness program of your choice.
Tool Kit for Breast Cancer
Here’s something a do-it-yourselfer will love — a 135-piece pink tool kit from Apollo Tools ($39.99, walmart.com). The kit’s endorsed by the BCRF, and a portion of the proceeds goes to breast cancer awareness programs.
FOR MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS
breast cancer frame
A frame is a perfect gift for just about any occasion. The Breast Cancer Awareness Frame, which has a pink and white criss-cross pattern ($60, dabneyleeathome.com) will dress up any desk. Twenty-five percent of each sale will be donated to the AVON Foundation.
popcorn maker for breast cancer
The next time Mom comes over to visit, pop in a movie, make some popcorn, and do some female bonding! The Easy Pop Popcorn Maker from Cuisanart ($59.99, bedbathandbeyond.com) does double duty. Once the corn has popped, flip over the lid and there’s your bowl! Three percent of the proceeds benefit the BCRF.
FOR THE FITNESS GURU
breast cancer water bottle
Runners, yoga aficionados, power walkers and gym rats all have one thing in common — they need to be hydrated! Grab the 24 oz. Trudeau Cool Off Hydration Bottle in Breast Cancer Pink ($11.95, amazon.com). Trudeau will donate 5 percent of the proceeds to the BCRF for each bottle sold.
sports bra for breast cancer
Sporty girls need good support. Beyond Yoga has the Breast Cancer Lift and Support Bra ($64, iambeyond.com) in Tropical Pink that’ll keep the girls happy when their owner is doing a prana. Thirty percent of proceeds of the sales of these items are donated to Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
FOR THE EXHIBITIONIST
save the ta tas tee
Proudly wear that T-shirt that proclaims “Save the Ta-Tas!” while running around town. You can raise awareness and maybe elicit a smile or two with the “Laughter Heals Save the Ta-Tas!” tee ($23.35, savethetatas.com) in pale pink. Five percent of the sales are donated to the Save the Ta-Tas Foundation.
breast cancer t-shirt
You take the dog out for a walk, why not the girls? The next time you’re out and about wear an “I’m Taking The Girls Out for a Walk!” tee ($23.99, funnycancershirts.com). They’ll appreciate the fresh air. A portion of all sales from Funny Cancer Shirts goes to a variety of cancer causes.
Need to know more about the foundations mentioned here? Here’s a list of the charities and their websites. Find out more about their programs and research initiatives.
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
AVON Foundation Breast Cancer Fund
Jennifer Goodkind is the co-host, with Jayne Chase of A Fashionable Life. They are fashion reporters for ABC News NOW, where they cover the red carpet, Fashion Week, and the business of fashion.
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