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B R E A S T H E A L T H
t’s awfully nice when the mere
act of opening your pocketbook
can make the world a better
place. Each year, our editors
pick some of their favorite
products that help raise money
for breast cancer initiatives.
1. TO THE RESCUE
Sonia Kashuk’s light and
chic lip palette contains three shades plus a lip
brush. And 15 percent of sales between September
16 and November 4 benefit the Breast Cancer
Research Foundation. Kashuk is a breast cancer
survivor herself and is the daughter of a breast
cancer survivor. At Target stores, $13; target.com
2. LIFT SPIRITS
Half of all profits from organic
Sugar-Free Live Energy Drink go toward breast
cancer groups such as The Breast Cancer Research
Foundation. 12 fl. oz., $2.50; drinklive.org
3. PRACTICAL POSIES
Cheer up a friend with
ProFlowers pink ribbon bouquets. Choose an Honor
Tree or bunches of lilies, tulips, or orchids. Ten
percent goes to Susan G
. Komen for the Cure. Tree,
$29.99; flowers, $49.99 each; helphopebloom.com
4. SCENTS OF HOPE
This quartet of French-m
illed
soaps by G
ianna Rose Atelier are embossed with a
pink ribbon. The Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Foundation receives 15 percent of proceeds. Set of
soaps, $32; katespaperie.com
5. BE A HAIRESS
Bumble and bumble donates $1
from cans of C
lassic Hairspray sold in September
and October to The Breast Cancer Research
Foundation. $11 or $20; bumbleandbumble.com
6. LOVE THAT SOARS
Kind of punk, definitely
cute—
these hand-painted winged steel hearts suit a
den, a dorm, or a teen’s room. And 20 percent goes
to the Komen Foundation. $50; cribrockcouture.com
7. DO GOOD, LOOK GREAT
Lauren Hansen has
designed a limited-edition 100 percent cashmere
sweater. All profits go to the Breast Cancer Research
Foundation. $180; myshape.com
8
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SNEAK IN CHARITY
Reebok donates up to
$500,000 from sales of its shoes to Avon Breast
Cancer Research Foundation. $65, reebok.com
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OCTOBER ^008 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
Shop Pink
Pam peryourself and help others with items
th^traise funds fo r breast cancer causes.
BY
ICHELE MEYER PHOTO KATHRYN GAMBLE STYLING AMY DAVIS
