October Shop-Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness

October is near and dear to my heart as it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There were 1.7 million new cases diagnosed in 2012 worldwide, including me. It just goes to show you never know who’s going to be affected by this cruel illness. It can be completely random so asking things like ‘how does critical illness insurance work?’ and ‘what’s the best way to get tested?’ are vital. Unfortunately, 1 in 3 people will be touched by cancer in their lifetime so it’s importing to think about it proactively instead of reactively. I always think about other people who are affected by this devastating disease, wondering How are they coping? Are they seeking the best private cancer treatment? Do they know where to go? Are they as scareed as I was? Breast cancer strikes daughters, mothers, wives, sisters, grandmothers, friends, families. The survival rate for early detection is 80%, but the journey is terrifying, nonetheless. There is so much we can do to help those affected and fight for a cure. Those in the the field of cancer research or looking to get into it, consider viewing freeze dryers and lyophilizers as these are apparently invaluable tools alongside others that are well known in the research world. But what can you do directly, you may ask? Look out for yourself. Get the girls checked with self-exams regularly and, when you’re old enough, annual mammograms. They saved my life. Scientists are looking for ways to help increase the survival rate of breast cancer and have found alternative treatments like CBD oil (buy full spectrum CBD oil in the UK from places like CBD Queen) to be effective in reducing the speed of growth of tumor cells and also giving the patient pain relief. However, these scientists need funding so what is a another thing you can do? SHOP! We girls do love shopping, don’t we? There are many merchants who offer donations to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and the Susan G. Komen Foundation with every purchase. Here are a few favourites. Click on the pictures below to go right to the sites.

KitchenAid has a Cook for the Cure campaign and has committed to donating $450,000 this year to the Komen Foundation. This does not include donations from the sale of their Pink Collection, a line of their best gadgets in a sweet pink color. Pink was never my favorite color, but recently, I have grown to love it. Get the complete set for your kitchen for a retro-chic mood in the best room of the house.

Clinique, Tom Ford and Prescriptives are supporting the BCRF with some of their classic cosmetics available through their BCA Campaign. Even Clinique’s all-time bestselling Dramatically Different Moisturizer with its signature canary-yellow hue is on the table.

Powerhouse breast cancer foundation in honor of Susan G. Komen has a nice shop full of useful gifts for every member of your family. This pom-pom scarf is too cute to resist. Pet lovers, this one’s for you – waggo.com is donating 30% of sales from their line of adorable products and toys for your furry friend to the BCRF! Avon is a veteran supporter for the cure and has a shop full of adorable gifts like these snuggly pink booties.

You can also shop direct at the BCRF. Whether you are buying something for that someone special, looking for a birthday gift, doing early holiday shopping or just looking for a little something for yourself, your purchases can do double-duty and help save the lives of men and women affected by breast cancer. Tie that pink ribbon proudly to show your support for Pinkies worldwide!

More Pinktober ideas….

Piggy Celebration Cake!