Lavender Trust is an charitable program that helps women dealing with breast cancer. What makes Lavender Trust different than all the other cancer care organizations, is their focus on a younger age group, they work primarily with women around the age of 30 who've been recently diagnosed. Programs are all free to the public and include a helpline, peer support and direct health care advice. Last year many celebrities generously donated dresses to an auction which raised funds to keep these worthwhile programs going. You can help support their cause by donating directly or by shopping at their fabulous online boutique, all proceeds go directly to Lavender Trust breast cancer support initiatives.Posts with tag breast cancer
Lavender Trust, Charity of the Day
Lavender Trust is an charitable program that helps women dealing with breast cancer. What makes Lavender Trust different than all the other cancer care organizations, is their focus on a younger age group, they work primarily with women around the age of 30 who've been recently diagnosed. Programs are all free to the public and include a helpline, peer support and direct health care advice. Last year many celebrities generously donated dresses to an auction which raised funds to keep these worthwhile programs going. You can help support their cause by donating directly or by shopping at their fabulous online boutique, all proceeds go directly to Lavender Trust breast cancer support initiatives.Mikimoto Pearls for Mother's Day
You can buy your mother Mikimoto pearls and help fund breast cancer support this Mother's Day. Mikimoto donates 20% of proceeds from Everything is Possible With Hope, a special collection inspired by the pink ribbon, to the Young Survival Coalition. The YSC is a non-profit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to young women, pushing for an effective breast cancer screening tool for women under 40 and research and support for this younger population of breast cancer survivors.
Gallery: Mikimoto Mother's Day
BCBG Hope Sunglasses
Every thing is coming up rosy pink during breast cancer month. The latest pink must-have are these beautiful rose-colored glasses from BCBG. The Hope sunglasses are also available in black and 25% of the proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure campaign. There is a minimum guaranteed donation of $25,000. The sunglasses sell for $120.Cleavage Creek Wine for Breast Cancer Research
Cleavage Creek is a pretty clever name for wines that raise money for breast cancer research. Owner Budge Brown lost his wife of 48 years to breast cancer in 2005 and is donating 10 percent of the gross profits to fund research to find an end to the disease. The line consists of eight wines to start with: 2005 Reserve Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, a 2005 Reserve Napa Petite Sirah, a 2005 Cabernet-Syrah, a 2004 Merlot, a 2004 Merlot-Syrah, a 2006 Reserve Chardonnay, a 2003 Secret Red and a 2006 Secret White. There are 2000 cases for sale the first year. Each bottle features a breast cancer survivor whose story is told on the bottle. Budge Brown plans to also create a tasting room and wine shop in the Cleavage Creek vineyards in Napa. The wines are in the $18 to $50 range. Information on each wine is below in the gallery.
Gallery: The Lovely Ladies Of Cleavage Creek
Pink Tractor for Charity
Breast Cancer Awareness month is over, but AGCO Corporation/ paired up with NBC's "Deal or No Deal" to make one last minute charitable effort, raising money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. They are auctioning off a special edition pink Massey Ferguson tractor - a departure, to say the least, from items that are more conventionally auctioned for charity. It is autographed by host Howie Mandel and has an MSRP of about $35,000. The auction began on October 31st and will run through November 11.
Little Pink Toolkit
Clearly, the way to make a tool kit more appealing to women is to turn it in to a fashion accessory - and if it happens to tie in with Breast Cancer Awareness month, so much the better. The Little Pink Tool Kit certainly is pretty in pink. The 10-piece general purpose set, where all the ergonomic tools come with matching pink handles, is packed up in a pink tote bag that can be carried about while making any small repairs without looking much different from an ordinary handbag. The site notes that a portion of the proceeds from each sale go towards breast cancer research, although it does not say what portion or how much will be donated. Price: $80.
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David Yurman Breast Cancer Bracelet
More breast cancer awareness fabulousness, this time from David Yurman. During the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 20% of the proceeds from this pink opal and 18K gold bracelet will go to the Madison Avenue Pink Ribbon Project, supporting The Breast Cancer Foundation, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Hospital. The bracelet sells for $1,290 and is backordered until the end of the month.Mikimoto Breast Cancer Jewelry
Another luxury way to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month, comes from Mikimoto. They have created new designs for their Everything Is Possible With Hope line which has raised thousands of dollars for charity. The 2006 collection includes an Akoya cultured pearl bracelet and necklace strung with pink silk thread with a ribbon charm in 18K rose gold and finished with a Mikimoto clasp in 18k rose gold and two Akoya cultured pearl and pink sapphire pins. This is the first time that Mikimoto has used a color other than that of the pearls being strung and the pearls give off a subtle pink hue. The 18K white gold ribbon lapel pins include pearls as well as pink sapphires. Prices start at $400 and 5% of the sales goes to breast cancer charities.
Riedel Pink Champagne "O" Tumbler
This month is full of brilliant products to raise money for breast cancer. Riedel Crystal which offered a special glass last year, has created a Pink Champagne "O" glass to toast women whose lives have been affected by breast cancer. Unlike the other "O" glasses, the Pink Champagne glass sits on a ribbed hollow pedestal and the bowl is an elongated tulip shape. The glasses look a bit more like a pilsner glass than a champagne flute. A pair of Pink O Champagne glasses will retail for $27 with 15% of the wholesale price donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer. The black box will be emblazoned with the breast cancer pink ribbon.Car for a Cure
In partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue's Key for the Cure program, Mercedes Benz will be donating $1 million dollars to raise awareness for all women's cancers. The money will come from the sale of a limited number of Special Edition 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 Sport Sedans. The car has a 3.5L V-6 engine, does 0 – 60 mph in 6.5 seconds and 268hp. It comes in Sienna Black metallic paint with a leather upholstery and maple wood trim and includes SIRIUS Satellite Radio, panoramic sunroof, headed seats and a hands-free phone system.
Coach Gallery Breast Cancer Watch
Coach is another company promoting breast cancer awareness this month with the Coach Gallery Breast Cancer Watch. The watch is elegant, affixed to a simple stainless steel bangle, and comes with three interchangeable faceplates: pink enamel, Swarovski crystal and the signature Coach pattern in pink. The watch casing is engraved with a breast cancer ribbon, as well. The watches will be available through the end of the year and $100 from each purchase will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Price: $398.
Tumi Bernadette Golf Bag
Chalk up another one for Breast Cancer Awareness month. 20% of the purchase price of this sleek pink Tumi Bernadette golf bag goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The bag is made of waterproof nylon with leather trim and comes with a removable rain hood to keep your clubs protected from the elements. Inside, everything including the six-way divider, is lined with velour and there are more than eight pockets for balls, tees and other gear. Price: $450.
Denim for Immortality Jeans
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so many retailers have special-edition products and are donating all or a portion of the proceeds from their sale to various breast cancer charities. This pair of Denim for Immortality Jeans are adorned with pink Swarovski crystals on the back pockets, a subtle touch that sets the apart from other jeans, and fifty percent of the purchase price will go to the Young Survival Coalition. Of course, donating money directly to the charity might be a more effective way of supporting the cause, but if you're going to be shopping for jeans anyway, it's nice to be able to do something for others at the same time. Price: $229.
