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12th Annual Collaborating for a Cure Cancer Benefit

Filed under: Events, Charity, Big Givers

On Nov. 18 the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) will stage its 12th annual Collaborating for a Cure benefit dinner and auction at the Park Avenue Armory in New York. Building on the success of last year's event (above), which featured a concert by Steely Dan, this year's festivities include a Steve Winwood performance and a charity auction led by Sotheby's' C. Hugh Hildesley. Sure to attract high bids will be 5 pairs of tickets to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Nov. 19, an eye-popping display of supermodels in lingerie. The SWCRF, founded by Dr. Samuel Waxman in 1975, is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization that focuses on the most promising strategies for developing cures and treatments for many types of cancers, as well as preventative measures. SWCRF is at the cutting edge of research into alternatives to the traditional treatments of chemotherapy and radiation.

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LuxGoddess.com Hops on the Discount Shopping Site Bandwagon, Donates to Charity

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Services, Cosmetics and Fragrance, Shoes, Charity

Do only the very wealthy pay retail these days? Seems like it. With so many discount shopping sites that sell high-end items, mere mortals can get said high-end items at low(er)-end prices. But is is there room for yet one more of these sites? LuxGoddess.com is hoping so. It recently joined the likes of Bluefly, ShopBop, and Gilt to offer upscale items at reduced prices. Here's what makes LuxGoddess different, however: It donates 10% of its proceeds to Bright Pink, a national nonprofit that provides education and support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer.

Calling itself "the premier site for today's fashion trendsetters looking for great deals on their favorite designer brands," the site carries well-known brands, with a number of items pulled from online stores, and covers the standard categories of apparel, shoes, beauty, and accessories. There's also a sale rack, which is a user's personal sale rack, based on her size and brand preferences.

Tags: breast cancer, BreastCancer, cancer, charity, discount shopping, DiscountShopping, luxgoddess, ovarian cancer, OvarianCancer, shopping

6th Annual Hamptons Happening Raises $265,000

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Events, Charity

Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Jon Gosselin (above left) made the scene at the 6th Annual Hamptons Happening to benefit the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) on July 25th with Lindsay Lohan's father Michael Lohan and his hot young fiancée Erin Muller (above right and center). The threesome attended to show their support for a cause which both Gosselin and Lohan regard as personally important to them. Honorary Chair Costas Kondylis, with Event Co-Chairs Laurie L. Schaffran and Marion Waxman led the evening, helping to raise $265,000 to benefit the SWCRF. Hosted by Susan and Louis Meisel, the festivities were held at The Sagaponack Sculpture Field with Dr. Samuel Waxman as the keynote speaker.

The SWCRF is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization that focuses on the most promising strategies for developing cures and treatments for many types of cancers, as well as preventative measures. SWCRF is at the cutting edge of research into alternatives to the traditional treatments of chemotherapy and radiation. Foundation-supported research includes reprogramming chaotically growing cancer cells to behave normally, understanding cancer stem cells, and mobilizing the immune system. These will hopefully lead to precisely targeted treatments or preventatives which will have minimal side effects on the recipients.

Participating restaurants showing their support at the benefit included Annie's Organic Café, Bobby Van's, Brandt Beef, Cavaniola's Gourmet Cheese Shop, Chef Pierrot Signature Catering, DuFour Pastry Kitchens, The Fudge Shoppe, Ichiban Sushi, il laboratoria de gelato, Kneaded Bread, La Masseria, Leo's Latticini, Magnolia Bakery, Manhattan Chili, Nichol's, Pure Dark, The Seafood Shop, Shun Lee, Susan Meisel, Town Line BBQ and Tutto Il Giorno. Beverages were sponsored by Palm Bay Imports, Imperia Vodka, Fire Island Beer Company, Hampton Coffee Company and Pellegrino/Acqua Panna.

Tags: benefit, cancer, Hamptons, Jon Gosselin, JonGosselin, Lindsay Lohan, LindsayLohan, Sagaponack, Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, SamuelWaxmanCancerResearchFoundation

Large Glasses Of Wine Carry Cancer Risk

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wine

A glass of wine every day is supposed to reduce heart disease but it may also be hurting your liver. The World Cancer Research Fund in Britain says that a pint of beer or large glass of wine every day increases the risk of liver and bowel cancer by 20%. It's alarming news in Britain where as the Telegraph reports, the NHS released figures showing that middle class people over the age of 45 are the most frequent drinkers in Britain, consuming alcohol on five or more nights a week. This follows a report from the National Audit Office earlier this year which said that 10 million people in the country were drinking to "hazardous'' levels. It is believed that the alcohol damages a person's DNA, making them susceptible to the risk of cancer and even a relatively small amount can make a big difference. There is also evidence that drinking alcohol also increased the risk of breast cancer and cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx and esophagus. The World Cancer Research Fund hasn't advised avoiding alcohol but it did say that the limit per day should be two drinks for a man and one for a woman (one drink is the equivalent of half a pint of beer, less than an ounce of vodka or a little more than four ounces of wine). I'm beginning to pine for the days when a glass of wine was considered to be a healthy indulgence and articles were filled with talk of wine's polyphenols and antioxidants.

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Tags: cancer, health, wine

Isabelle Helping the Children, Charity of the Day

by Star Sutherland (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Charity, Charity of the Day, Children

Isabelle Fields was inspired by the story of a little girl named Alex from Philadelphia who successfully raised a staggering 6 million dollars for cancer research through sales from her lemonade stand! Isabelle vowed to do the same, she began making scented soaps and candles, sales took off instantly... and every penny goes straight to cancer research programs and children's hospitals. Her cause is getting quite a bit of press, I first heard about her products in Us Magazine. Check out this little girls charming products, prices range from $14-$24, and help her realize her dream of helping others! Isabellehelpingthechildren.com

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Rolls Royce Auction For Cancer Cure

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Events, Charity

Richard J. Solove, real-estate developer and collector of Rolls Royce cars (among other things), is well known for his part in the foundation and generous support of the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and the race to find a cure for cancer. And at 82 years old his giving spirit is stronger than ever as he plans to auction off 13 of the 14 Rolls Royce cars in his collection, with the proceeds going to fund cancer research through the James hospital and its affiliates.

Solove says that he has intended for his Rolls Royce collection to go to the hospital for years, and thought that now was the time while he was still able to enjoy the satisfaction of the contribution. He's quoted as saying "I strive to see a cure for cancer much more than I love my cars."

The auction will take place in August of this year in Pebble Beach, CA, and is expected to raise $15 million dollars or more.

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Tags: auction, automobiles, cancer, cars, charity, collection, cure, hospital, research, richard j solove, richard solove, RichardJSolove, RichardSolove, rolls royce, RollsRoyce, solove

Pink Tractor for Charity

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Auctions, 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.

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Tags: auction, breast cancer, cancer, charitable, charity, deal or no deal, susan g komen

Little Pink Toolkit

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

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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Tags: breast cancer, cancer, little pink toolkit, pink, tool, tool kit, tools, women

Car for a Cure

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

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.

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Tags: breast cancer, cancer, car, charity, mercedes

Tumi Bernadette Golf Bag

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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.

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Tags: breast cancer, cancer, charity, golf, golf bag, pink, tumi

Gold Livestrong Bands

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry

10 years ago today Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer. Texas jewelry company Kendra Scott Design is commemorating the event with a limited edition gold version of the famous yellow Livestrong wristband. Kendra Scott's version comes in either 18K white or yellow gold engraved with the Livestrong slogan with a yellow diamond set in the "O." The men's version is a cuff design and the women's band is an oval-shaped bangle with a clasp. Both versions have the Lance Armstrong Foundation slogan "Unity is Strength" inscribed on the inside. There will be 10,296 of the bracelets produced and each one comes with a custom designed black obsidian display base with glass cover. The band will retail for $10,296, with a portion of the purchase price going directly to the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

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Tags: cancer, jewelry, kendra scott, KendraScott, lance armstong, livestrong

Think Pink Jewelry Portfolio

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry

During September and October, Red Envelope is donating 10% of the proceeds from their new pink-themed collection to the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Women's Cancer Research Fund, which makes the Think Pink Jewelry Portfolio and even more appealing piece. Styled after professional jewelers' cases, it is made with a textured pink leather and has a super-soft faux suede interior. The slim jewelry case measures 6.5" x 3/4" x 11" when closed, but folds out to reveal a spacious compartment for organizing all your accessories, from rings to necklaces. It's made for travel, but it would make a great gift, too. Price: $85.