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Breast Cancer has hit my family personally, first my mom then her sister. Luckily my mom is 13 years strong and her sister is 3 years now. So helping spread the word about Companies That Give Back is important to me. If you have a Breast Cancer story please leave a comment, we can all benefit from others strength and courage! And if you are a company that gives back shoot me an email and I will add you to this list.
In the fight against breast cancer, Organic Bouquet, the largest online provider of eco-friendly and organic floral gifts, has partnered with various organizations to support breast cancer research and awareness. The bouquet called the Breast Cancer Fund Yellow Roses will give back 15% instead of the normal 5%, during the month of October.
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The new Smitten with Luxe by Lily and Laura is a great way to keep away the winter blues. From solids to bold combinations these hand crocheted dazzlers add a splash of sparkle to any ensemble and look fabulous when layered. The bracelets are $20 each and $2 for each one sold gos to the National Breast Cancer Foundation for the month of October!
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This October, Dermelect Cosmeceuticals will donate 30% of net proceeds of its Provocative Peptide-Infused Color Nail Treatment to CEW Cancer & Careers, a non-profit organization that strives to eliminate fear and uncertainty to working people with cancer. This product treats dry, brittle nails with protein peptides to make nails stronger and more resistant to chipping. It is a green formula that's both water and detergent resistant and protects against UV rays. Provocative can be purchased for $14.00 on www.dermelect.com.
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In honor of the charity, iFitness has created three Special Edition 26.2 with Donna running belts. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the special edition belts, 20%, will go directly to 26.2 with Donna for the purpose of breast cancer research and for the critical financial needs of breast cancer patients in need. iFitness Running Belts (www.ifitnessinc.com), a leading manufacturer of high performance running accessories, has renewed its 2 year sponsorship of 26.2 with Donna, The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer (www.breastcancermarathon.com). This is the third straight year that iFitness is the Official Running Belt of 26.2 with Donna and the sponsorship will continue through 2014.
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Tropic Spa is the perfect solution to maintain a healthy glow anytime of the year. The Fall special for $250.00 includes the machine with everything that is currently included. Plus an additional refill kit. If purchased at our current price [ONE PAYMENT option], the cost will be $348.95 for the Unit with 10 tans + $99.95 for the 10 tan refill kit. Thats a total of $448.90. Even with shipping and handling the consumer saves $164.00. A percentage of sales from Tropic Spa systems will be donated back to TNBC Foundation during the month of October.
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In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Essential Bodywear is donating $2 for every Special Edition Jacqueline Bra to The Pink Daisy Project sold from October 1-31, 2012. The Special Edition Jacqueline Wire-Free Bra features a beautiful pink rhinestone embellished silver metal ribbon that's attached to the bra center representing Breast Cancer Awareness. The Pink Daisy Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young women facing breast cancer. This organization relies solely on the generosity of individuals to help care for young women with breast cancer and believes it's time to move beyond just awareness. Their mission is to help these young women cope with the hardships of breast cancer treatment by providing comfort and much-needed care including helping with housecleaning, gift cards for necessities such as groceries and gas, assistance with prescription drug costs, and much more.
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To support the fight against breast cancer, Panera Bread is thrilled to bring back their Pink Ribbon Bagel® for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 100% of all Pink Ribbon Bagels sold at participating Ohio bakery-cafes on October 1st, along with 10 cents of every Pink Ribbon Bagel sold between October 2nd and 31st will benefit the American Cancer Society of Southwest Ohio. Preorder your bagels today, click here to find your local bakery-cafe.
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Haralee makes beautiful wicking sleepwear for women who sleep a bit too hot due to night sweats. Shown are the Lisa pajama set in Midnight Blue and Hope nightgown in Blue Floral. "Our Wicking Sleepwear whisks the moisture away from the skin to the fabric where it quickly evaporates. This helps the woman who sleeps too hot from night sweats get a better night sleep". Sizes small to 2 X. Pricing from $50.00-$62.00 plus shipping. 5% of all profits during the month of October go to the Susan G Komen Foundation. Special Discount For The Review Wire Readers: Use Code REVIEWWIRE and receive 15% off everything! Expires 10/31/12
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As part of the Sparkling ICE mission to "Imagine a World Without Breast Cancer," each year throughout the entire month of October, Sparkling ICE donates $.01 per bottle of its Pink Grapefruit flavor to help find a cure for Breast Cancer. Best of all, proceeds go directly back to the community where the product was sold. By working closely with each community, Sparkling ICE allows them to select the charity right in their region that they would most like to offer the donations to (i.e. Susan G. Komen Affiliates, Local/Regional Breast Cancer Research Foundations, etc.)
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Wisconsinmade.com, an online food and gift store, will donate 10 percent of Internet sales from October 11, 2012 to October 31, 2012 to support the fight against breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The donation will be shared between two organizations: the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition and Breast Cancer Recovery. For the past 12 years, visitors have counted on Wisconsinmade.com for Wisconsin food, crafts, art, clothing and a special selection of pink ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness gifts including cookies, Kringles, jewelry and more.
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When a friend or loved one is diagnosed with cancer, it isn't just their life that changes forever. We, as friends, are suddenly transformed into caregivers, listeners, and supporters-and we too are overwhelmed with questions. When Cancer Strikes a Friend: What to Say, What to Do, and How to Help (Skyhorse Publishing, October 2012) uses the wisdom of cancer survivors and professionals to help us help our loved ones in need. When Cancer Strikes a Friend is a prescriptive, step-by-step guide with menus of tried-and-true responses, bulleted examples, detailed sidebars, and sound advice from experts. As a friend, you can be the most instrumental tool in helping someone win their battle against the Big C. When Cancer Strikes a Friend is the essential book for anyone who knows someone with cancer-that is, everyone.
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From September 10th until October 14th, DownEast Basics will be holding a Live For Pink
