LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico State Aggies donned pink socks and ribbons on their helmets Saturday, adding a dash of pastel to their traditional crimson and white duds, to promote breast cancer awareness and raise money for research programs in the state.
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A group of indie designers, specializing in an array of gift and apparel items, have joined together as “Indie for Awareness”. During the month of October each designer is dedicating a portion of their creations and or proceeds to help support breast cancer awareness, research and recovery efforts.
“Indie Designers come together to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer and other gynecological cancers for the 2nd year in a row.
Ferndale, Michigan (PRWEB) October 4, 2007 — 10 of the hottest independent designers are launching their second annual campaign to raise funds and promote awareness on these two major diseases affecting women. In recent years society has seen the benefit of joint efforts to educate our Nation about cancer…” Read the full press release
Participating designers include:
Lucky Ducky Designs
www.lddbaby.com
for mama and her little ducklings
Lucky Ducky Designs has everyday accessories with extraordinary style. From bibs and blankets for babies, diaper bags for mom and aprons for girls both big and small, Lucky Ducky Designs has what you need for that special gift or just a treat for yourself.
For the months of September and October, Lucky Ducky Designs will contribute 10% of retail sales to SGK foundation. For details go to http://www.lddbaby.com
JGoode Designs
www.jgoodedesigns.com
JGoode Designs is gifts and apparel with a refreshing flare of girly attitude. Each unique design is available on an assortment of “goodies” appealing to all ages: graphic tees - specialty gifts - home and office décor - cards and prints. During the entire month of October, 100% of the proceeds from sales of all Breast Cancer specific products will be donated to support BCA.
Products for the Cause: http://www.jgoodedesigns.com/Support-Breast_Cancer.html
Specialty Cards 4 U
www.specialtycards4u.com
Think Pink Paper Products: During the months of September and October, Specialty Cards 4U will donate 20% of the sales of their limited edition note cards and bookmarks to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. These products make wonderful gifts; start your holiday shopping early and support a worthy cause at the same time!
For Details: http://www.specialtycards4u.com/thinkpink.html
Women For Hope
www.womenforhope.com
For the month of September, in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month, Women For Hope will donate 15% of the gross proceeds from all Ovarian Cancer and Uterine Cancer Awareness Jewelry to CancerCare.
We are introducing some new styles including a special limited edition set for Ovarian Cancer.
For details:
http://www.womenforhope.com/ovariancancerjewelry.html
http://www.womenforhope.com/ucjewelry.html
For the month of October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Women For Hope will donate 15% of the gross proceeds from all Breast Cancer Awareness Jewelry to CancerCare.
For details: http://www.womenforhope.com/bcjewelry.html
Bidwell Botanicals
www.bidwellbotanicals.com
Pamper yourself pretty while supporting a worthy cause! Includes one each of our exclusive Spun Sugar Shea Butter Scrub, Shea Butter Body Wash and Hydrating Body Milk. We will donate 50% of our net sales from these gift sets to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. Each set is packaged in a gift box and tied up with a pretty pink ribbon with a silver awareness charm attached.
For Details: http://www.bidwellbotanicals.com/thinkpink.html
Fosters Creations
www.fosterscreations.us
For the Month of September every order will get their choice of a FREE teal or peach ribbon air freshener in the scent of their choosing. Please specify your color and fragrance choice in the comments box at checkout. I will be donating 20% of all of the sales from September to www.cancerschmancer.org which is founded by Fran Drescher, a Uterine Cancer Survior.
For the Month of October 20% of October sales will be donated to a local Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection program. All orders will receive a FREE Pink Ribbon Air freshener in the scent of their choosing.
Sommer Designs
www.sommerdesigns.com
Together, Let’s Bag a Cure!
Sommer Designs, in Southern California, designs & manufactures a line of handcrafted handbags and women’s accessories, including their exclusive Breast Cancer Awareness Bag in Pink Toile. As an ongoing fundraiser, Sommer Designs donates 20% of the sale price of this bag to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Los Angeles affiliate all year long!
For details: http://www.sommerdesigns.com/pink-toile-bam-malaga.htm
Yndigo Designs
www.yndigo.com
Unique shells, hand-painted wood, and colorful semi-precious stones are just some of the ingredients used to create the ‘ethno-chic’ goodies over at Yndigo Designs. Whether it’s for work, for play, or a fanciful evening out, you’ll find the perfect handcrafted accent for any occasion in our eye-catching collection of necklaces, chokers, earrings (pierced and clip-on), bracelets, bangles, and more. Throughout the month of October, Yndigo Designs will donate 15% of all online retail sales to CancerCare.
Anna Bella Fine Stationary
www.annabellastationery.com
During the entire month of October, Anna Bella Fine Stationery will donate 50% of all procedes directly to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation when you buy ANY product with the color pink*. Choose from any of our sassy stationery sets, birth announcements or occasion invitations - if it’s got the color pink absolutely anywhere on the design, you’ll be supporting education and awareness of Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Research. Pretty neat!
*does not include wedding-related orders or custom design services
ZeVIn Creations
www.zevcards.com
ZeVin Creations very own Maranda designed a special card just for the awareness of women issues - “The Caring Woman”. We will donate 50% of our Awareness card sales to the Harriett B. Porter Cancer Education and Research Endowment (a local group that encourages screening and prevention for African Americans).
For details: http://www.zevcards.com/celebrateWomen.php
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A fabulously unique idea to help support the cause… pink ribbon tattoos!
Accents, a just for women tattoo studio in Madison County, Wisconsin is jump starting breast cancer awareness month with this great campaign.
“… will hold its first annual Pink Ribbon Campaign throughout the month of October. Appointments to get a cancer ribbon tattoo can be made in advance by calling 233-1105 or by sending an e-mail to inkbymichele@gmail.com.
Two Fridays during the campaign — Oct. 12 and 26 — are set aside strictly for walk-ins, and women will be able to choose from three pink ribbon tattoo designs.
Women also can select a cancer charity of their choice from a list that includes local chapters of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Gilda’s Club and Candlelighters Children’s Cancer Foundation.”
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Limoges Jewelry specializes in gorgeous personalized jewelry at prices that won’t break the bank. In an effort to increase breast cancer awareness, Limoges will donte 5% of all proceeds from their Breast Cancer Awareness Collection to BreastCancer.Org. Check out the pink ribbon bangles and bobbles… we love that BCA jewelry!
PLUS! first time buyers can save 10% by using coupon code WELCOME1
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I say it’s always good to know one of America’s favorite candies is joining in on the support. Pink M&M’s are the best so far!
M&M’S(R) Brand Chocolate Candies Lends Sweet Support to Susan G. Komen for the Cure in Fight Against Breast Cancer
| MY M&M’S(R) will donate 10 percent of the sales of its “Promise Blend” to support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The pink and white M&M’S(R) Milk Chocolate Candies, available at www.mymms.com/sgk, are pre-printed with the new Susan G. Komen for the Cure “Moving Ribbon” logo and a “for the CURE” message. Consumers also can express their emotions and feelings by creating their own personalized messages of support for friends, family and loved ones. (PRNewsFoto/MY M&M’S Chocolate Candies) HACKETTSTOWN, NJ UNITED STATES |
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| The M&M’S(R) NASCAR racing team is lending its support for the fight against breast cancer by painting its #38 race car with pink M&M’S(R) Brand chocolate candies and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure logo. NASCAR driver David Gilliland will hit the track with the pink car during the Bank of America 500 race on October 13 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C. (PRNewsFoto/MY M&M’S Chocolate Candies) HACKETTSTOWN, NJ UNITED STATES |
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MY M&M'S(R) 'Promise Blend' and Personalized M&M'S(R), Limited-Edition
M&M'S(R) Milk Chocolate Candies and M&M'S(R) NASCAR Racing Team Go Pink for
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., Sept. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- M&M’S(R) Brand Chocolate
Candies is offering consumers the opportunity to go pink during Breast
Cancer Awareness Month this October to commemorate Susan G. Komen for the
Cure’s 25th year in the fight against this deadly disease. From the popular
pink M&M’S, to MY M&M’S(R) special “Promise Blend” to the M&M’S(R)
sponsored NASCAR race team, M&M’S(R) is raising awareness in the fight
against breast cancer via multiple product offerings. The brand will also
make a minimum guaranteed contribution of $550,000 in support of Komen for
the Cure’s promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070926/AQW137-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070926/AQW137-b)
“At Mars Snackfood US, we applaud Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s 25-year
history of saving lives, empowering survivors and activists, and supporting
science in finding a cure for breast cancer,” said Michele Kessler, vice
president, Mars Snackfood US. “We are pleased to support such an important
organization that has played a critical role in every major advance in the
fight against this deadly disease.”
Multiple Offerings
M&M’S(R) brand products, merchandise and activities in support of the
Susan G. Komen for the Cure include:
— MY M&M’S(R) will donate 10 percent of the sales of its “Promise Blend”
to support the cause. The pink and white M&M’S(R) Milk Chocolate
Candies, available at http://www.mymms.com/sgk, are pre-printed with
the new Susan G. Komen for the Cure “Moving Ribbon” logo and a “for the
CURE” message. Consumers also can express their emotions and feelings
by creating their own personalized messages of support for friends,
family and loved ones.
— Limited-edition dark- and light- pink M&M’S(R) Milk Chocolate and
M&M’S(R) Peanut Milk Chocolate Candies will be sold nationwide in
stores in September and October. Both varieties are available in 14-
ounce and 21.3-ounce bags.
— The M&M’S(R) NASCAR racing team is lending its support on the track by
painting its #38 race car with pink M&M’S(R) Brand chocolate candies
and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure logo. NASCAR driver David Gilliland
will hit the track with the pink car during the Bank of America 500
race on October 13 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C.
Additionally, from October 11-13 MY M&M’S(R) will host a computerized
kiosk at the Speedway where NASCAR visitors can order the Promise Blend
in support of finding the cures.
— M&M’S World(R) stores are also getting in on the action, donating 10
percent of Pink Ribbon merchandise sold in-store in 2007 to the world’s
largest breast cancer organization. M&M’S World(R) stores are located
in New York, Las Vegas and Orlando, Fla.
M&M’S(R) Expands Its Commitment to the Cause
The brand has been committed to the cause since 2003, raising more than
$3 million to help find the cures for breast cancer. The MY M&M’S(R)
Promise Blend, a new product launch this year, extends the ongoing
partnership between M&M’S(R) Brand Chocolate Candies and Susan G. Komen for
the Cure.
“For the past 25 years, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has been on a
mission to end breast cancer,” said Katrina McGhee, vice president of
marketing with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. “With customized and
limited-edition candies, pink ribbon merchandise and the NASCAR pink race
car, M&M’S(R) Brand Candies provides fun and innovative ways for people to
engage in and support the breast cancer movement.”
Ordering MY M&M’S Promise Blend
MY M&M’S(R) Promise Blend can be ordered online at
http://www.mymms.com/sgk or by calling 888-696-6788 (MY M&M’S). They are
available in either 7-ounce bags (minimum order: 4 bags) or 1.75-ounce gift
favor bags tied with pink ribbons (minimum order: 20 bags), priced at
$11.99 per bag and $3.75 per bag, respectively. It’s a simple way to help
create a world without breast cancer.
About MY M&M’S(R):
MY M&M’S(R) is an extension of M&M’S(R) Chocolate Candies, which is
owned by Mars, Incorporated, one of the world’s leading food manufacturers.
The personalized printing option officially launched in 2005, with new
colors and new uses for MY M&M’S(R) ahead in the near future. MY M&M’S(R)
are available in 22 different colors. 17 colors can be customized with
personal message in a variety of fonts. MY M&M’S(R) can be ordered online
at http://www.mymms.com (click on the “Business” tab to order MY M&M’S in
bulk) or by calling 888-696-6788 (MY M&M’S). Custom printed MY M&M’S(R) is
$11.99 per 7-ounce bag (minimum order: 4 bags). Favors are also available.
About M&M’S(R), America’s Favorite Candy:
M&M’S(R), America’s favorite candy, has been producing colourful
chocolate fun for Americans since 1941. There are more than eight permanent
varieties of M&M’S(R) Chocolate Candies, and then Seasonal Candies made for
special occasions including Easter, Holiday, Halloween and Valentine’s Day.
Customers seem to be most passionate about the color found in each bag of
M&M’S(R) Chocolate Candies. Existing product lines includes: M&M’S(R) Milk
Chocolate Candies, M&M’S(R) Dark Chocolate Candies, M&M’S(R) Peanut
Chocolate Candies, M&M’S(R) Dark Chocolate Peanut Candies, M&M’S(R) Almond
Chocolate Candies, M&M’S(R) Peanut Butter Chocolate Candies, M&M’(R)
Chocolate Mini Baking Bits, MY M&M’S(R) Milk Chocolate Candies and M&M’S(R)
MINIS(R) Milk Chocolate Candies. Please visit mms.com.
About Mars US:
Mars US is the United States food, snack and pet care operations of
Mars, Incorporated, one of the world’s leading food manufacturers. With
more than $7 billion in annual sales in the U.S., the combined food, snack
and pet care segments are a symbol of excellence for quality brands.
Headquartered in Hackettstown, New Jersey, Mars US employs more than 9,000
associates in the United States, with 54 facilities nationwide. The company
owns some of the world’s favorite brands, including M&M’S(R) Brand,
SNICKERS(R) Brand, UNCLE BEN’S(R) Brand, PEDIGREE(R) Brand Food for Dogs,
and WHISKAS(R) Brand Food for Cats.
About Susan G. Komen for the Cure:
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would
do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that
promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast
cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest
grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to
save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize
science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the
Cure, we have invested nearly $1 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming
the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast
cancer in the world. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the
Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit http://www.komen.org or call
1-800 I’M AWARE.
SOURCE MY M&M’S Chocolate Candiesfrom prnewswire Wed, Sep 26, 2007 11:33
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I absolutely love this collectible pink peep toe shoe. Oh my goodness, it’s adorable! You can’t get much more girly than this, and for such a great cause. Limited edition for 2007, go pink!
Breast Cancer Charity Collectible Shoe Figurine: Hope
$19.95
Raise Breast Cancer Awareness and Help Support a Cure with an Exclusive Limited-edition Collectible Shoe Figurine! - What woman isn’t “head over heels” passionate about her shoe collection? Indulge her love of fashionable footwear and help support a cure for breast cancer in a collectible shoe figurine adorned with dozens of shimmering simulated jewels, delicate “pearl” accents and a dangling pink ribbon charm.Help make strides to end breast cancer with this handcrafted collectible shoe figurine exclusively from Hamilton Collection. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to help eradicate this disease. This limited-edition charity keepsake makes an unique and meaningful breast cancer awareness gift. Strong demand is expected, and you won’t want to miss out. Order now! *** Express Shipping Available ***
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I was running through google looking for new upcoming events and stories for Breast Cancer Awareness month, and I landed on the Baltimore Sun’s “Pink products make her see red” by Susan Reimer.
She talks about the mass over marketing of the pink ribbon. Asks the question - are companies in it just for the exposure and recognition. So many companies supposedly joining up for the cause. Is it sincere? How does it make the consumer feel… where’s the sincerity in it all?
I completely agree with the over saturation and often lack of genuine involvement - I say this as I sit here writing on a blog that focuses on spotlighting “products for the cure”. It makes me incredibly disappointed and often times angry to see businesses hop on the pink ribbon bandwagon just for a month of falsely earned glory. Am I sick of pink ribbons? No way! To me they symbolize hope for change.
Although the overload of pink ribbons for profit shocks me, I am amazed at the variety in pink ribbon themed products available. Most pitches offering to support the cause with some kind of contribution associated with product purchase. I mean, come on, since when have you considered spending hundreds on pink appliances? Yet, Kitchenaid has a pink ribbon themed mixer and other kitchen gadgets just for that reason. Neat! I own a black one… but had I known…
If you’re gonna make cake, why not support some boobs along the way?
Sure, there are a number of products that just have the visual tie in. They aren’t promoting that they’re donating nor supporting, should we assume they aren’t? I personally don’t know that it’s worth my energy to worry about it either way. If I don’t like a company’s approach, purpose, angle, I don’t buy from them. Period.
I tend to look more for the feeling behind a product. The purpose, the point… in that sense I guess I’m not the realist I claim to be. Yeah, I’m a sappy romantic, shhhh don’t tell!
I am a designer. I draw, illustrate, or as I prefer to call it, doodle. Whatever image comes to mind for whatever reason, I create my view for other’s to enjoy. Yes, I too sell pink ribbon products. This fact has led me to running this entire site, ShopBCA. Lookie, here we are.
I first began offering Breast Cancer related designs 3 years ago as a way to give back. I consider my art talent/skill a gift and with each gift I’ve been given, I should show appreciation. Giving back is my way of saying thank you to the powers that be. BCA is just one of the causes I support, but by designing for the pink ribbon theme, and then dedicating these designs to the cause, I am then able to (hopefully) inspire the purchaser/receiver while donating to the cause. It’s an amazingly great feeling to be able to approach so many angles of an issue - those involved, those caring to help and those able to make a change.
My first design was a panda bear holding a pink heart with a pink ribbon with the comment “Hugs for the Cure”.
I thought it was cute. (I still think it’s cute, am I biased?) I offered it on the t-shirts I was selling and hoped it would inspire someone. I think I inspired 2 people that year.
So then I went on to create other designs for new ideas with varying success. Then last year, as part of a series I had just started, I created the Pink Ribbon penguin.
Penguin have nothing to do with breast cancer, but MY penguin has everything to do with anything - it’s eats lima beans and brussle sprouts too!
This design along with a few others allowed me to donate over $1000.00 this past year. That’s a lot of contributing for a tiny home based business run by a stay at home mom of 3. More than I ever could have done alone. I wouldn’t have been able to help that much if it weren’t for the purchases of the designs dedicated to the cause.
So where does this put me in the scope of Susan Reimer’s views?
I’d be happy to dedicate a doodle of a carrot if she doesn’t like the pink ribbon.
It’ doesn’t matter to me… but then I’m missing the facet of helping my customers show their support too. Maybe the carrot could wear a pink ribbon?
And by the way, my entire family eats the yogurt with the pink ribbon tops. My 11 year old looks forward to them each year. He enjoys knowing his peach yogurt hording is helping something bigger than he is. We eat the same yogurt all year long. So why not take 2 more minutes a day for a few months each year to wash off the goo when it means some big company will throw in a few cents for each one towards a cause that could affect any of us? Every penny counts, unless you don’t care about pennies anymore.
I obviously have mixed feelings on the topic. I agree that a lack of sincerity with company marketing for the cure is a big problem. However, I think every company on the planet could offer a pink ribbon something and I would be tickled pink, maybe purple especially if they each offered it because they care and they’re doing their part to try to make a difference.
Is pinklash really a problem?
Yep, everything is a problem for someone, somewhere. I’m just glad that society can get involved and help how they can. Not everyone can walk a cure walk or donate a hundred dollars. But everyone can find a way to get involved somehow, even if its just telling someone else how they can help. This is my approach and it makes me happy to think I might be able to help one person.
That brings us back to…. here we are at the point of this entire site. So many products, so many women (and men) affected by this disease. Some products are offered by companies supporting the cause financially. Some are not but they’re darn cute products. So if they aren’t offering to do the donating, I am. maybe it’s not nearly as much as the corporate beast offering the item… but I’m just one me doing what I can…
the best I can.
another great view on pinklash
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Mark your calendar Oct. 22 for “Fashion A Cure,” the 13th annual Pink Ribbon fashion show presented by Saks Fifth Avenue. Featuring both luncheon and dinner events at Southern Hills Country Club, it’s the major fundraiser for Tulsa Project Woman.
Tulsa Project Woman is a local comprehensive program providing breast health education, no-cost mammography diagnostic procedures and surgical services for women with no health insurance and limited financial resources. The organization’s goal is to save lives through early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Since its beginning in 1998, the program has provided screening and services for more than 13,000 women and men and diagnosed 309 cases of breast cancer.
Tickets to the luncheon, which begins at 11:30 a.m., may be purchased for $75. The evening event begins at 6 p.m. with dinner, the fashion show and a live auction. Contact Bogie at 492-4398 to learn about patron opportunities.
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I love this nightshirt! I’ve seen Relevant Rosie’s face used in a number of ways, especially to promote “girl power”. However, I think this is the best use and the greatest cause. This design says it all… We Can Cure It - oh how I love the hot pink. You Go Girl!
Relevant Rosie We Can Cure It Pink Sleepshirt
$28.95
Made of 100% cotton. One size fits most. A portion of sales will be donated to support Breast Cancer Research.
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Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness with this adorable little angel. A sweet lapel pin featuring an angel holding a pink swarovski crystal heart. A swarovski crystal pink ribbon sparkles from her gown. So very precious.
Breast Cancer Awareness Angel Lapel Pin
$8.99
Enamel and swarovski crystal make this beautiful angel lapel pin. Great gift idea for yourself or someone you love. Show your support and wear pink!
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