Rethink Breast Cancer

  How much do we really know about breast cancer?  Before researching for this post I didn't know much.  We mentioned last week that pink products (in support of breast cancer research and awareness) have virtually taken over the month of October.  However, unless we take it upon ourselves to self-educate, this month will do little for helping to raise awareness.  While this blog will not fully inform you concerning breast cancer awareness, this can be one piece of the puzzle.
  While researching for pink products, we ran across this website that is apart of breast cancer awareness in Canada.  This campaign has the right idea, educating without over burdening the reader.
  Rethink Breast Cancer is a campaign about rethinking everything: rethinking the way breast cancer is seen, rethinking the way the under-40 crowd is informed, rethinking the pink ribbon, rethinking how to support those who have breast cancer, and even rethinking the general attitude towards cancer. The whole campaign is exciting and full of life in a way not seen in their American counterparts.  Rethink Breast Cancer even has an app for your phone that will help you stay on top of your (breast) health.  But don't take our word for it, watch the video below.

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  Canada should be incredibly proud of Rethink Breast Cancer.  This campaign is amazing.  The target audience for this campaign is the younger crowd, educating us so everyone can be aware and prepared.  Rethink Breast Cancer is right on target for what they are trying to accomplish.  Are you more willing to pay attention to the facts than before?

Buy Pink

  You know October is arriving when your ordinary every day items turn pink.  During this month you have an option to buy almost anything and everything and support breast cancer research.   There has even been a movie against the “pinkwashing” phenomenon, Pink Ribbons, Inc., but I’ll save that for the hard-hitting journalists at the DeSoto Times Tribune. 

  In this month's issue of Click, we highlighted a few products that support breast cancer awareness and research.  While we could feature only a small number of items in the magazine there are so many companie who are donating money to breast cancer research and awareness there is no way we could feature everything.  Even the products below are only a sampling of the wide variety of items available to purchase to support not only breast cancer awareness, but research as well.  If you need any help locating a place to buy these items, don’t hesitate to leave a comment or send me an email.    

1. Estee Lauder, Evelyn Lauder Dream Compact, $75. 100% of the sales will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation from August 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.

2. Bobbi Brown Pink Peony Set, Illuminating Bronzing Powder and Mini Face Blender Brush, $45.  $10 from the sale of this limited-edition set goes to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation from September 15, 2012 to November 30, 2012.

3. Mary Kay, Beauty That Counts Mary Kay NouriShine Plus Lip Gloss (in Inspiring and Possibilities, $14 each.  $1 will be donated to The Mary Kay Foundation that supports Cancer Research for women until December 15, 2012.

4. Everlast Women’s Pro Style Training Gloves, $39.99.  $1 will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation throughout the year.

5. Everlast Pink Women’s Evergel Hand Wraps, $24.99.  25 cents will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

6. Everlast Pink 108” Hand Wraps, $6.99. 25 cents will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

7. Eight different Marvel comics will feature special Susan G. Komen variant covers.  Inside the comics is critical information to increase awareness in ways to fight and reduce the risk of disease.

8. Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Inspiration, $19. $5 will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation through 10/31.

9. Bumble and bumble Spray de Mode Hairspray, $27.  $5 will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation during the month of October.

10. KitchenAid 5-Speed Artisan Series Blender with 56-Oz. Blend & Serve Pitcher, $129.99. Throughout 2012, KitchenAid is proud to donate a minimum of $450,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

11. KitchenAid Cook for the Cure Edition, Artisan Series, Stand Mixer, $349.99. Throughout 2012, KitchenAid is proud to donate a minimum of $450,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and specifically $50 from each purchase.

12. Aveda Hand Relief, $22.  $4 donated to support cruelty-free research through The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (with a max donation of $270,000) during the month of October.

13. KitchenAid 7 Speed hand mixer $69.99. Throughout 2012, KitchenAid is proud to donate a minimum of $450,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

14. Sonia Kashuk, Proudly Pink Brush Set, $14.99. 15% to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

15. Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment, $19.50. $5 will be donated during the month of October to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

DeSoto Imaging Mammogram Giveaway

   October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month.  The National Cancer Institute recommends women age 40 and older should have a mammogram every one to two years.  Women who are at a higher than average risk of breast cancer (women who have a family history of the disease or women who carry a known mutation, either in the BRAC1 or the BRAC2 gene) should talk to their doctor about starting mammograms before age 40 and how often to have them.  All of this sounds pretty scary, I know, but it’s all in the name of catching the cancer in its earliest stages. 

   Click is very thankful to be able to giveaway a mammogram from DeSoto Imaging!  Whether you are over 40 years old or are just a cautious younger woman, this amazing prize could be yours after a few simple steps. 
  After your mammogram treat yourself to something nice, such as this cupcake from Georgetown Cupcake and through the month of October, you'll be supporting the Susan G. Komen foundation.  What better way to support breast cancer research while treating yourself?

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