| Written by Missy Whitis, on 01-10-2007 14:39 |
Christmas in October
Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping and support a good cause by buying products that benefit breast cancer research.
Almost any store you go into during October is going to have a
selection of items that are all pink. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is
filled with the opportunity for you to support the cause. We all know
that you can purchase T-shirts, scarves and candles, the proceeds of
which go to help fight this horrible disease, but did you know you can
get a toaster as well? You sure can! Many nationally-known companies
are joining the fight against breast cancer, so do your Christmas
shopping now. Most of these items are hard to purchase once November
arrives.
Breast Cancer in the Office
Papermate, 3M, and other well known office supply companies will be
giving us the opportunity to write, file, and post-it in pink. Folders,
pens, and pencils will all be available. And don’t go to work without
your Totes pink umbrella.
Breast Cancer in the Home
This is no joke! Kitchen Aid makes a blender, a chopper, a toaster and
a hand mixer, all in pink! TVS makes a pink handled frying pan, while
Vitapur is giving us a pink ribbon water pitcher. To pick up spills,
use your Dirt Devil pink vacuum. There are also lunch boxes, coolers
and of course, food companies that will donate when you purchase
certain food products. Salsa, salad dressings, cookies, you name it.
And while you’re out shopping, check for toilet paper, tissues and
other household items. If they are supporting Breast Cancer, they will
have special pink ribbon packaging this month.
Breast Cancer at the Gym
Sports company New Balance has created an entire line of pink ribbon
workout clothes — including socks. Nike makes hats. And don’t forget to
take your pink ribbon water bottle with you!
And along the sports line, the popular sports brand Wilson has tennis
balls and rackets, as well as golf towels, visors, golf balls and in
fact, an entire set of golf clubs —bag included — all in pink.
Then, the ultimate in equipment would be the Women’s Forge Athena-V
Comfort Bike. Ride through your neighborhood in style while supporting
the cause.
Other Innovative Ways to Help Find a Cure
Makeup counters will host makeovers, salons will have “cuts for the
cure” and you can always sponsor someone in a walk or run. However, if
you wanted to get a jump on gifts, why not go ahead and purchase that
digital camera now. Polaroid has a pink breast cancer camera with
proceeds going toward the cause. If you haven’t discovered She Beads
yet, why not? It was born here in Cincinnati, and can be made
especially to your liking. The shop carries beads that support breast,
as well as ovarian cancer. Vera Bradley has always been a big
contributor to finding a cure, and each year comes out with patterns
that are solely made for that reason. Ralph Lauren has their “Pink
Pony” collection, and each October, the fantastic company Brighton
makes a bracelet. (This year though, there will be a necklace and
earrings to match. Lucky us!)
The definitive move in pink ribbon merchandise though, is being made by
Ford. Check out the 2008 Mustang with the Warriors in Pink optional
package. And if you decide to not get the car, then just get the
clothes. They are endorsed by the cast of Grey’s Anatomy, and have
T-shirts, hats and dog tags — ‘because men can help find the cure too.”
Cool huh?
Support the cause, get some shopping done and show off your pink! The
cure isn’t far away. You can help it get here faster. Support these
companies as they help support the search for a cure.
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