October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and many companies and designers have created products that raise funds to support Breast Cancer research. Even though the month is halfway over, it is never too late to make a difference! Check out these philanthropic finds:
Balmshell 1-in-8 Lipgloss
This sheer pink gloss is non-sticky and sparkly. $1 from every 1 In 8 lip gloss sold will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
$22 @ Sephora- And while you are at it, check out all of Sephora’s products that support Breast Cancer Research HERE.
Dogeared Breast Cancer Necklace
This unique wishbone charm necklace comes in gold or silver on a pink thread with the idea that you can make a wish come true. A portion of proceeds go to recognized Breast Cancer research organizations.
$27 at ShopIntuition.com
Susan G. Komen Nintendo DS- Lite
For all you gamers out there- Nintendo DS-Lite features built-in Wi-Fi and you can enjoy a massive library of Nintendo games on this sleek, stylish, and ultraportable gaming system. Nintendo will donate $5.00 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for each product sold, with a guaranteed minimum donation of $100,000
$129.00 @ Target – Target has hundreds of Breast Cancer support products… find them online, HERE.
Jaime King Breast Cancer Awareness Shirt
Celebrity Jaime King designed this sheer tee with flower details and a ribbon designed over the heart. 50% of the proceeds for this shirt and these other celebrity-designed tops will benefit the Breast Cancer Network of Strength.
$88 @ ShopBop.com
Coach Breast Cancer Scarf
This scarf can be tied around any of your purses to show support all year round- and will be especially fitting for Valentines Day this spring! 20% of the proceeds for this scarf and these Coach items will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
$78 @ Coach
Susan G. Komen Silk Grid Tie
For the men in your life who may not be ready to go all-out pink to show their support- this silk tie and the other Susan G. Komen Ties on Macys.com have a small pink ribbon (and some do come in pink)! MMG Corporation is proud to donate $1.00 from each item purchased September 15, 2008 through November 15, 2008 with a minimum guaranteed donation of $100,000 to Susan G.Komen for the Cure®.
$29.98 @ Macy’s
Zazzle.com
Zazzle.com has an entire Pink Ribbon Shop that sells t-shirts, postage stamps, coffee mugs, postcards and more. With beautiful designs and messages like the one to the right, you can even customize Zazzle products! I personally love this design- and would buy the postcards (or the t-shirt) that features it to show my support or let someone know about an upcoming Cancer Awareness walk!20% of the net sale of all the products in this gallery goes to support breast cancer awareness causes.
Flowers for a Cause
This arrangement of Tulips, Lillies, and Eucalyptus would make anyone’s day and 10% of the proceeds are donated to Komen for the Cure. Pick from a selection of Breast Cancer research-supporting bouquets and gifts at ProFlowers.com.
$79.99 @ ProFlowers
Can’t Decide?
Bloomingdale’s paired up with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to offer a double-effective donation opportunity. When you buy a Little Pink Giftcard at Bloomingdale’s before December 21st, ten percent of the gift card value, plus an additional ten percent of any amount spent that exceeds the card’s value when the gift card is redeemed, is donated to BCRF.
$10 – 1,000 @ Bloomingdale’s
Shop Bloomingdale’s Little Pink Boutique
Other Breast Cancer Awareness Shops:
The Breast Cancer Site– Every purchase funds mammograms for women in need
Linea Pelle Breast Cancer Awareness Handbags- 25% of the purchase price will be donated to Susan G. Komen with a minimum guaranteed donation of $25,000.
Melissa Joy Manning Jewelry– 25% of purchase is donated to the Young Survival Coalition
The Pink Ribbon Store- A portion of every purchase made from this Pink Ribbon Store goes to the charity of your choice.
The Susan G. Komen Promise Shop Purchases support Susan G. Komen’s mission to save lives and end breast cancer.
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Shop Shop online for items that suppor BCRF