One in nine Australian women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85 with over 2600 dying from the disease in a single year. Looking at these statistics one can’t help but think of all the women in their lives; mums, sisters, friends and wives who could be affected.
The key to tackling this horrible disease is research. Already scientific advancements have meant survival rates are on the rise and with increased funding for research breast cancer could one day be a thing of the past.
October is Breast Cancer Month and, along with purchasing pink ribbon merchandise, there are plenty of ways you can get involved and help raise funds for The National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Events:
Estee Lauder Companies turn the world pink
Estee Lauder Companies are holding the Global Illumination event for the eleventh year. This incredible initiative sees more than 200 global landmarks illuminated in pink lights. This includes 33 buildings, monuments and landmarks around Australia including the Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylons, Parliament House and Brisbane City Hall.
Visit www.globalillumination.org.au for more information and all the dates for the 2010 illuminations.
Pink Ribbon Breakfasts
Throughout the month you can register to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast with a group of friends. Hosts will receive a booklet with fundraising ideas, recipes and suggestions to make your breakfast a glowing success. We can’t think of a better way to raise money than enjoying a leisurely breakfast with friends!
To register and for more information visit www.pinkribbonbreakfast.org.au
Products:
At Rescu. we love to shop and this fantastic cause has given us a way to indulge in some new products from our favourite brands while raising money for an important charity. We’ve compiled a bit of a shopping list for the next month with all our favourite NBCF products.
The fail-safe favourite
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion
Clinique have released their best-selling moisturiser in a limited edition 200ml bottle that is adorned with breast cancer awareness and Clinique charms. $20 from every bottle sold will be contributed to NBCF and you will also find all the pink ribbon merchandise for sale at all Clinique counters. If you are yet to try this incredible moisturiser, here’s a perfect excuse and if you’re a long-time lover of the formula, make sure to stock up this month.
Available in department stores from 3rd October ($110.00)
The necessity
Mount Franklin Water for McGrath Foundation
Here at Rescu. we know water is a key to great skin, energy and health so we are rarely spotted without a bottle of H2O by our sides. This year Mount Franklin’s, one of the first brands to go pink en masse, will be turning their lids hot pink in recognition of their donating $250,000 to the McGrath Foundation which will go towards funding McGrath Breast Care Nurses. So keep your eye out for the hot pink lids when you purchase your water this month!
The perfect pink polish
OPI Polish ‘Pink of Hearts’
There aren’t enough good things we can say about OPI’s unique ProWide Brush and Formaldehyde-free formula. This month, they have released a limited edition soft, pale, shimmery pink polish called ‘Pink of Hearts’ of which 100% of the profits will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. It’s a gorgeous, feminine colour that we intend to wear all month. What a perfect way to show your support of the NBCF!
Available during October in David Jones and selected salons nationally ($19.95)
The sleek styler
Pink ghd IV Styler
For the seventh year in a row, ghd has turned pink. This year, the limited edition 2010 Pink ghd IV styler has a floral pink design and comes with a pink raffia, heat resistant bag, a limited edition compact mirror and a pink ghd box. Rounded barrels allow for styles from poker straight to luscious curls. Plus $30 from every ghd sold goes to the NBCF.
Available from approved ghd salons. For full stockist list go to www.ghdhair.com/au ($299.00)
The luxury hand cream
Aveda Breast Cancer Awareness Hand Relief
Treat yourself with this luscious hand crème which softens and smooths the hands while raising money for non-animal testing research projects to explore environment causes and links to breast cancer. The Hand Relief crème has been one of Aveda’s top sellers since 1998 and this limited edition comes in a 150ml tube and features a cute pink ribbon design.
Available in Aveda salons, spas and stores. ($44.95)
The innovative lip saver
Jane Iredale Phoenix Sugar & Butter Lip Exfoliator and Plumper
We love this product from Jane Iredale. With an organic brown sugar lip exfoliator on one end and a scrumptious pink lip plumper on the other, Phoenix will keep your lips soft and supple. $2 from each sale of the Phoenix lip product will go to Living Beyond Breast Cancer, an education and support organisation whose goal is to empower women affected by the disease.
Available at selection destination salons, spas and medical practitioners. For full stockist information visit www.margifox.com.au ($54.00)
The pink pout
Glominerals Pink gloGloss for Breast Cancer
Glominerals have launched an exclusive new shade for breast cancer awareness month. The perfect shade of pink sherbet, ‘Pink Blossom’ suits every skin tone and is gorgeously shiny. With a creamy mineral formula containing vitamins A, C and E along with green tea and aloe, gloGloss provides vital nutrients to the lips.
Available from selected cosmetic physicians and beauty salons or online at www.glostore.com.au ($30.00)
The bare essentials
Dove Pink Products
All our favourite moisturising products from Dove, their body wash, beauty cream bar and anti-perspirant roll-on and aerosol deodorants have turned pink. With a fresh, feminine and floral fragrance, these repackaged goodies are super cute and will contribute to the NBCF.
Available from supermarkets and pharmacies nationwide (from $3.69)
