Celebrating survivors and raising money are great goals for the month. Because of this we are being inundated with pink products. I read an article the other day about scams that are praying on people's emotions. Just because and item is pink or has a pink ribbon doesn't mean proceeds are going to support breast cancer research or charities. If your intention is to make a donation via your purchase, check out the product, the labeling and the charity for validity. There are so many items out there that I thought I'd share a few of my favorites.
The Desert Rose Necklace from JewelMint was one of my October picks. 15% of every necklace purchase will be donated to Pink Party. Boutique owner Elyse Walker created Pink Party after losing her mother to a long battle with ovarian cancer. Pink Party is an annual fundraiser for Cedars-Sinai Women's Caner Program (formerly Women's Cancer Research Institute ) which has raised $5.5 million in the past six years.
Ford created the Warriors in Pink initiative many years ago and every year they sell t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets and accessories for men and women. 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of items goes to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. I love this scarf. Go figure, you know I have a scarf additiction. This colorful beauty sells for $34 and $24.05 of that will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
QVC is conducting their annual FFANY shoe sale all month. During the sale, they sell designer shoes for 1/2 the retail price. Bargain shoes for a cure! The proceeds will benefit a multitude of breast cancer charities and research foundations. They will host a special event on October 15, 6 - 9 p.m. ET.
OPI has produced its Pink of Hearts shade before but this year it's in a Shatter version. Each bottle of Pink Shatter: Pink of Hearts has a special pink-ribbon tag and pink cap wrap. OPI will also be making a donation of $25,000 to Komen for the Cure.
Sally Beauty is selling quite a few items in support and benefit of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. They have pledge a minimum donation of $750,000. My favorite is the China Glaze and Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat combo pack. It's on sale for $8.99. That's a bargain. Seche Vite sells for $8.99 or more, regularly. Essentially you are getting the bottle of China Glaze and the little charm, free.
I couldn't let this post go by without pointing out that Fiat is selling a pink ribbon car. They'll be donating $1,000 for each car sold for a minimum of $50, 000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The Fiat 500 Pink Ribbon is a limited edition model sold through special order from Fiat, starting at $22,000.
You can also donate directly to these amazing charities. 75% or more of their budgets go to programs.