There is more to October than Breast Cancer. There are other kinds of cancers that affect both genders and so Flemings Restaurant– based in So. Ca– has a great promotion going on!
It’s creative, it’s for almost everyone and it’s PINK! Its’ latest Cocktail for a Cause: the “Sweet Charity.” For the entire month of October, 100% of the sales of this specially made cocktail will be donated to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the world’s largest voluntary non-profit health agency dedicated to funding blood cancer research.
It’s a luscious cocktail and worth buying for the charitable affiliation as well as the fabulous taste!
For those who seek to make a beauty statement with their hair, SHE by SO.CAP.USA (the a leading provider of all-natural hair extensions) is hosting it’s PINK HAIR FOR HOPE at participating salons. For anyone donating $10 or more to the Pink Hair for Hope campaign will recieve an 100% natural Pink SHE by SO.CAP.USA hair extension, with 100% of the net proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. There are 375 salons accross the country and successfully raised over $2 million dollars.
About Pink Hair For Hope™
To date the Pink Hair For Hope™ campaign has brought together more than 500 salons and raised over 2.3 million dollars for research to fight Breast Cancer. Individuals can go to participating local salons and have a lock of SHE by SO.CAP.USA’s signature pink hair extension added to their own locks for a $10 donation. SHE by SO.CAP.USA also has Hair Replacement Options to provide patients with an alternative to wigs in order to replace hair loss due to chemotherapy. www.pinkhairforhope.org.
Thinking ahead to holiday gift giving or spoiling someone now, Sports Authority stores and Stportsauthority.com, has a wide variety of items including
2 pack of PINK Wilson Tennis Balls
Wilson Hope Golf Balls (#18)
Shifting into fashion and beauty is easy and when you have items as cool and sexy as these items are– you might want to buy more than one for gift-giving and also to reward yourself. (Also show this to the special guy in your life. REALLY! That’s the way to get his attention!)
Lula Lu:
Treat yourself to a “little” something special while supporting BCA Month with Lula Lu Petite Lingerie’s Kallie Lace Bra in Mulberry. Throughout the month of October, Lula Lu Lingerie will donate 10 percent of the pink bralette sales to the “Save the Ta-Tas” breast cancer awareness foundation. Retail price $56. www.lulalu.com
Voda Swim:
Boost your bust for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a perfectly pink Voda Swim Envy Push Up Bikini in Cotton Candy. For the month of October, Voda Swim will donate $10 for every Pink Envy Push Up String Bikini sold to Save the Ta-Ta’s. Retail price $110. www.vodaswim.com .
Skinn Cosmetics:
Get lips to lust over during this year’s BCA Month. Throughout the month of October Skinn Cosmetics will donate 100% of sales (not profits, every cent of every sale will be donated!) of their Twin Set- Collagen Boost Lipstick and Wet Gloss in Pink Tulip to support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Retail price $18.50. www.skinn.com.
Also for those seeking to find a broader range of options, Kendel Perez Of HasselfreeSavings.comAssembled this list of stores that have an array of products for Breast Cancer Awareness Month:
eBags
eBags’ Pick Pink campaign runs year-round with 10 percent of sales from pink products going to the Denver affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. After placing a pink item in your shopping cart, check the appropriate box to ensure your 10 percent donation is associated with the sale.
JCPenney
JCPenney Salon is offering free haircuts and stylesto all breast cancer survivors during the month of October. Additionally, $1 from each of the first 50,000 haircuts will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Aerie
Purchase any bra in the Bright Pink Shop between Sept. 29 and Oct. 6 and $1 will be donated to support breast cancer awareness.
White House | Black Market
Purchase a bracelet from the Give Hope Collection and $10 will be donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer. You can also purchase a Give Hope Tee for a $20 contribution to the education and support organization.
Yoplait
The pink lids are back! Yoplait’s annual “Save Lids to Save Lives” program will donate 10 cents to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for every pink lid they receive. The yogurt brand will donate up to $2.5 million to the cause.
Oriental Trading Company
The popular party supply store supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure with their Running Ribbons Products. 15 percent of sales generated from cups, streamers, water bottles, coin purses and more will be donated. Plus, FreeShipping.org offers an exclusive coupon code for free shipping on orders of $49 or more, allowing you to avoid pesky delivery charges.
LOFT
Showcase your style and support breast cancer research in three ways from Ann Taylor LOFT. Purchase a LOFT Cares Card for $25 and 90 percent of the value will go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. You can also buy a necklace designed by Giuliana Rancic — a breast cancer survivor — and 25 percent of the cost will be donated. Finally, purchase any full-price item from LOFT’s Pink Collection and 25 percent will go to the cause.
National Football League
That’s right, the manly men of the NFL support Breast Cancer Awareness Month through “A Crucial Catch” campaign that includes players sporting pink accessories during games. Though all teams show their support in October, the Dallas Cowboys take their pledge a step further with the iPromise campaign. This campaign encourages fans and supporters to make personal promises to support the cause and also offers pink-laden team gear for purchase.
Ford
Ford has been active in its support for breast cancer awareness since 1993, but its Warriors in Pink program is one of the few that donates 100 percent of the net proceeds to the cause. In addition to apparel and accessories for men and women, you can also create a custom T-shirt with a personal message. Naturally, car decals are another way to show your support.
KitchenAid
As part of their Cook for the Cure campaign, KitchenAid offers popular products in pink with a portion of proceeds going to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. You can also participate in the Pass the Plate campaign when you purchase and register a Villeroy & Boch plate. Prepare and serve a dish on the plate for a friend who can re-register the plate and pass a prepared dish on to another friend. Each time a plate is registered, $5 is donated to the cause.
Caribou Coffee
In support of Amy Erickson– a former “roastmaster” who lost her battle with breast cancer at just 33 years of age — you can purchase Amy’s Blend products and 10 percent of sales will go to CancerCare. The non-profit organization offers free assistance to individuals, families and caretakers affected by cancer.
Thanks to Kendel Perez for her fabulous list of brands that are giving back. Want to get more information on saving $$$: check out HassleFreeSavings.com.
Stevie Wilson,
LA-Story.com
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