October is not only known for the start of the cold weather, and the run up to Christmas, but also for being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising both money, and awareness for breast cancer charities.
Breast cancer affects so many lives, with almost 50,000 people being diagnosed every year in the UK alone, which equates to 1 person every 10 minutes. Just over 12,000 of those people die from the disease. Thankfully, survival rates are improving, thanks to early detection and improved treatment; but we're not there yet, and a lot more research needs to be done, to further improve survival rates, and also to look into ways of preventing breast cancer developing in the first place.
This is why it's so important to carry on raising money and awareness, and why I always like to blog about the fantastic products available throughout October that are donating money to the cause. As a consumer, it's a win-win since not only do you get something to wear/use/keep; you're also donating to a worthy cause at the same time. Guilt-free spending.
So without further ado, here are some of the goodies that you can get your hands on, right now!
1. Ciaté Duo Nail Varnish Set, RRP £18.00 - 20% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Available from Ciate.co.uk, Selfridges.com and Qvcuk.com
2. Debenhams Pink Sequins Giftcard - Any amount can be put on. Part of Debenhams' Think Pink range with a 10% charity donation, which will be split 45% to Breakthrough Breast Cancer, 45% to Breast Cancer Campaign and 10% to Pink Ribbon Foundation
Available in Debenhams stores nationwide and online at www.debenhams.com
3. ghd Pink Cherry Blossom Limited Edition Styler, RRP £129.00 - £10 donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Available in the selected salons nationwide and at www.ghdhair.com
4. ghd Pink Cherry Blossom Limited Edition air Hairdryer, RRP £99.00 - £10 donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Available in selected salons nationwide and at www.ghdhair.com
5. Elemis Think Pink Beauty Kit, £32.50 (includes £70.50 worth of Elemis products) - Designed exclusively for Breast Cancer Awareness month this October, Elemis continues its support of Breast Cancer Care by creating the Think Pink Beauty Kit and pledging £10,000 to help continue their incredible work that offers support and information to anyone who is affected by breast cancer.
Available from Time To Spa
6. Fake Bake Breast Cancer Awareness Gift Set, RRP £26.95 - £1 from each sale will go to Breakthrough Breast Cancer. 3 Fake Bake products: Flawless self-tan, tinted body glow, lip gloss, application mitt and application gloves
Available at www.fakebake.co.uk
7. Clinique Pink with a Purpose Set (including chubby stick in limited edition shade 'plumped up pink'), RRP £16 - £2 will go to THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION® (£1 from Clinique and £1 Boots/ Selfridges) from every purchase of this limited edition set sold in the UK. €4 will go to THE CANCER CLINICAL RESEARCH TRUST (€2 from Clinique and €2 from Boots / Brown Thomas) from every purchase of this limited edition set sold in the Republic of Ireland.
Donation during October 2012 from Clinique counters at Selfridges, Brown Thomas and Boots nationwide and www.clinique.co.uk while stocks last
8. Avon 2012 Magenta pin, RRP £1.50 - 100% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Available from your local Independent Avon Representative or online at www.avonshop.co.uk
9. Avon Nail File, RRP £1.50 - 25% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Available from your local Independent Avon Representative or online at www.avonshop.co.uk
1. Marks & Spencer Limited Collection Bow Satin Wrap, RRP £17.50 - 10% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Available at Marks & Spencer stores nationwide and www.marksandspencer.com
Stockist Information 0845 609 0200
2. Marks & Spencer Limited Collection Pink and Black Bra, Padded RRP £17.50/DD+ not padded RRP £17.50/Post surgery RRP £17.50- 10% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Available at Marks & Spencer stores nationwide and www.marksandspencer.com
Stockist Information 0845 609 0200
Marks & Spencer Limited Collection Pink and Black Brief, RRP £7.50 - 10% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Available at Marks & Spencer stores nationwide and www.marksandspencer.com
Stockist Information 0845 609 0200
Marks & Spencer Limited Collection Pink and Black Thong, RRP £7.50 - 10% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Available at Marks & Spencer stores nationwide and www.marksandspencer.com
Stockist Information 0845 609 0200
3. Marks & Spencer Woman High Impact Zip Fronted Bra, RRP £22.50 - 10% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Available at Marks & Spencer stores nationwide and www.marksandspencer.com
Stockist Information 0845 609 0200
4. Evans Bed Socks - 2 pairs, RRP £6.00 - 10% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Available at Evans stores
5. adidas Pink Ribbon Fleece - pink, RRP £40.00 - 10% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Available in JJB and Littlewoods stores and online at www.jjbsports.com, www.littlewoods.com, www.very.co.uk, www.sweatshop.co.uk
6. adidas Pink Ribbon Women's Track Pants, RRP £40.00 - 10% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Available in JJB and Littlewoods stores and online at www.jjbsports.com, www.littlewoods.com, www.very.co.uk, www.sweatshop.co.uk
7. Marks & Spencer Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet, RRP £19.50 - 10% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Available at Marks & Spencer stores nationwide and www.marksandspencer.com
Stockist Information 0845 609 0200
8. Stella & Dot Hope bracelet in rose gold, RRP £25.00 - Net proceeds from the sale of this Hope bracelet will go to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
For more information please see www.stelladot.co.uk.
9. Stella & Dot Luna wrap bracelet in rose gold, RRP £95.00 - Net proceeds from the sale of this Luna wrap bracelet will go to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
For more information please see www.stelladot.co.uk.
10. PANDORA Murano glass pink ribbon charm, RRP £30.00 - 20% donation up to £100,000.
Available in all PANDORA stores
11. Debenhams Red Herring Curly Rose Fur Mittens, RRP £12.00 - Part of Debenhams' Think Pink range with a 10% charity donation, which will be split 45% to Breakthrough Breast Cancer, 45% to Breast Cancer Campaign and 10% to Pink Ribbon Foundation.
Available in Debenhams stores nationwide and online at www.debenhams.com
12. Debenhams Red Herring Curly Rose Fur Cossack, RRP £18.00 - Part of Debenhams' Think Pink range with a 10% charity donation, which will be split 45% to Breakthrough Breast Cancer, 45% to Breast Cancer Campaign and 10% to Pink Ribbon Foundation.
Available in Debenhams stores nationwide and online at www.debenhams.com
13. Debenhams Red Herring Curly Rose Fur Earmuff, RRP £10.00 - Part of Debenhams' Think Pink range with a 10% charity donation, which will be split 45% to Breakthrough Breast Cancer, 45% to Breast Cancer Campaign and 10% to Pink Ribbon Foundation.
Available in Debenhams stores nationwide and online at www.debenhams.com
14. Coast Siara dress, RRP £135.00 - 10% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Available from all Coast stores.
Annnnnd, if you're not into any of the beauty/fashion offerings, you can always eat/drink your donation to the cause:
Left - PROPERCORN Fiery Worcester Sauce & Sun Dried Tomato (other flavours available), RRP 95p - 10% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Available at all good food stores, including Waitrose, Whole Foods Market and Harvey Nichols
Right - bottlepink Pomegranate & Elderflower cordial, RRP £3.15 - 10% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Available in food and drink stores nationwide
Finally, whilst the campaign is heavily signified by the colour pink, we should not forget that breast cancer also affects men, although rare (approximately 300+ men per year), so I'm going to be actively encouraging my other half to get involved in the cause... by getting him to buy me a few of the goodies available. ;-)
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