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October 4, 2006
Think Pink
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and that means there are a number of "pink" buys. This year marks more than 20 years of building breast cancer awareness and providing information and hope for future innovations in breast cancer treatment. With everything from lip-gloss to tees up for grabs - and for a good cause - why not paint the town pink?
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2006 Pink Buys
Beauty, fashion and stationery items from the likes of Bobbi Brown, Cartier and Godiva support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Feel Your Boobies
Awareness-raising T-shirts and tanks, hats, note cards and buttons (with the signature pink ribbon) from Leigh Hurst, a marathon runner who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 33.
California Baby
15-percent of all proceeds from the "I Love You" range of skincare products will go to the California Breast Cancer Research Program.
Lee National Denim Day
Slip into a new pair of jeans, and $5 will go toward breast cancer research.
Project Pink
Munchkin is offering a special-edition pink rubber ducky (with the reminder "Don't Duck a Breast Exam"), with profits going to support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. An assortment of celebrity-decorated ducks will also be featured at a charity auction this month.
Bloom Designs
Note pads and note cards from the stationery company's Pink collection will help support the National Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation.
Uncommonly Cute
"C is for Cure" tot tees and onesies, with 25-percent of proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Slip on those sneakers and join a local Making Strides Against Breast Cancer noncompetitive walk to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer. Strollers are welcome, and many locations have special events for kids. For more information, visit cancer.org.
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Mammography Screening
The American Cancer Society recommends that women age 40 and older have a screening mammogram every year. For more information visit breastcancer.org.
Breast Self-Exam
The American Cancer Society recommends regular breast exams for women beginning in their 20s. For step-by-step instructions, visit cancer.org.
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For information, support and additional ways you can contribute:
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
National Breast Cancer Coalition
Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund
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