Think pink! Pink ribbons are a prominent symbol for the fight against breast cancer.
In 2006, 191,410 women were newly diagnosed with breast cancer and 40,820 women died from breast cancer. For women, especially Hispanic women, breast cancer is among the highest causes of death. Research and education are critical in fighting breast cancer but cannot occur without the help of fundraising. Several products can be purchased, with a portion of the proceeds going to the cause, to help raise money and awareness for breast cancer.
Pink Ribbons
The pink ribbon is one of the most prominent symbols for the fight against breast cancer. Among the thousands of products that bear the pink ribbon, car magnets and rubber band bracelets are the most popular. These two products can be easily found at many of your local super stores or online at any of the major advocacy websites. Use your preferred search engine to track down these products online. You can usually purchase these products individually and online with the proceeds benefiting breast cancer awareness, prevention and research.
Avon Pink Ribbon Products
The well-known cosmetics and fragrance company now has a special line of products known as the Pink Ribbon Products. This line includes clothing, accessories, water bottles, and much more. With the purchase of each product you will receive a breast health resource guide for you or a loved one. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to Avon's Crusade Against Breast Cancer, making these products unique.
Yoplait Yogurt
In 2003, Yoplait yogurt pioneered its "Save Lids to Save Lives" pink lid program. Purchase one of these yogurts with a specially made pink lid and mail in the lid to contribute money to the Susan G. Komen foundation. This product has been very successful, allowing Yoplait to donate $2 million to the foundation in 2005 alone and more than $15 million total since the program began.
New Balance Collection
New Balance joined in on the fight against breast cancer in the 1990s. Their line of specialty products features athletic tops and bottoms, outerwear and accessories. These products bear the signature pink ribbon with a special New Balance twist.The proceeds from the sale of these products goes to benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation. New Balance's breast cancer products are available online through the foundation and in retail stores around the country.
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