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THIS ONE’S FOR THE GIRLS

10/17/2017

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making it pretty dang hard not to think pink right now. According to The National Breast Cancer Foundation, every two minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Every. Two Minutes. That’s the amount of time it took you to click on this article and read the first two sentences. What’s more- every 13 minutes, a woman will die of breast cancer. Think about it; that’s probably the amount of time it took you to get your coffee at Starbucks this morning. I know I can’t be the only one who feels these statistics deeply in my heart and soul. As the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women, it’s probably safe to say that someone in your life has been touched by this disease in some way.

Here’s the good news- there are over 3.3 million breast cancer survivors alive in the Unites States today. 3.3 million. And that’s not nothing, thanks in large part to research, support from funds raised during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and throughout the year, and early detection (i.e. monthly self breast exams and regular clinical exams). Did you know that when caught early, breast cancer has a 100% 5-YEAR SURVIVAL RATE? Seriously. Check your boobs, ladies.

Think you can’t make a difference? Think again. Put your money where your mouth is and pick products this month from retailers who help fund research and prevention.

7 THINGS YOU CAN BUY THIS MONTH TO HELP FIGHT BREAST CANCER

This limited edition necklace from LOFT features semiprecious hand-cut stones. Available in-store and online for $39.50, 60% of proceeds from this necklace will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) now through November 15th.

Be sweet to your tootsies with this three-pack pair of crew socks from GAP, who will be donating 15% of proceeds from multiple select items to BCRF now through October 31st.

This ALTERNATIVE exclusive sweatshirt, available at Bloomingdales, features a graphic sketch designed by Donald Robertson. A portion of sales will be donated to the BCRF while supplies last.

Created by Bobbi Brown in support of the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign’s 25th Anniversary, this Pink Peony Illuminating Bronzing Powder Set includes a luminous blush and a mini face blender brush. Bobbi Brown will donate $11 to BCRF for every purchase.

Through October 31st, Kendra Scott will donate 20% of the purchase price of this Pink Rose Quartz Nail Polish to BCRF. Plus, for every piece purchased, Kendra Scott will gift a piece of jewelry with a handwritten note to a woman currently battling breast cancer. That’s something to write about.

This Bikini Pink water bottle from S’well, keeps liquids cold for 24H and hot for 12H and supports a good cause. 20% of sales of this bright pink bottle will be donated to BCRF.

This stretchy rose wood pom pom bracelet from Gold & Gray Jewelry (as seen in InStyle Magazine!) is available in multiple colors. 25% of sales will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Lead image courtesy of Miguel A. Padrinan via Pexels.

Shop with purpose. Wear you are now.

Natalie