10/3/11

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Announcement

Yes, it's that time of year when people suspect us of wearing pink for a purpose.  Don't worry, I'm not going to get into the politics of all that right now.

Right now, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I'm going to remind you all about Breast Cancer Recovery, a fabulous organization staffed by a group of women to whom I am very proud to be even vaguely connected.  Link on over to their website, and if you have (or have had) breast cancer, do yourself a favor and sign up for one of their incredible spirit-reviving retreats.  And if you don't have BC, link over and donate a little something, and know that you have made the world a better place.

And if you happen to live anywhere near Wisconsin, consider checking out the folks below who are doing some nice things to support Breast Cancer Recovery during the month of October:


Breast Bra Competition 08/31 - 10/15/2011:

Plum Crazy presents their 3rd Annual Breast Bra Competition! Bring in your decorated bra with a $10.00 donation and you can win big!! All proceeds will benefit Breast Cancer Recovery. C'mon, let's decorate the ceiling with bras!!! Are you a survivor? Please join us for a private judging night! Call us at 608-839-5697 if you are interested! Plum Crazy is located in Cottage Grove, WI visit our website at www.shopplumcrazy.com for more store information.


Madison College offers pink hair extensions 10/1- 10/31/2011:

During the month of October, Madison College Salon (formerly MATC) has pink extensions! Proceeds from this will benefit Breast Cancer Recovery.
 Salon Services:
The Madison College Salon is located at 211 N. Carroll Street, just two blocks off of State Street in downtown Madison. Please click here to view our salon services performed by students and supervised by licensed instructors.
 Call today to schedule your appointment and ask about our monthly specials. 608-258-2404


Associated Bank Fundraiser 10/1- 10/31/2011:
During the month of October Associated Bank will be raising awareness about Breast Cancer Recovery by selling 1 dollar donate now cards to their costumers at the Fish Hatchery Road and Chapel Valley branch in Madison, WI.


Drink for Pink at Pasquel's 10/1 - 10/31/2011:
10% of all Pink Margarita and Mejor Pink Luxury Tequila sales will be donated to Breast Cancer Recovery. This promotion will take place at both Pasquel's Restaurants located at 1851 Monroe St and 670 North Midvale Boulevard in Madison, WI.


Verlo Mattress Factory Fundraiser 10/1 - 10/31/2011:
As part of its observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Verlo Mattress Factory Stores is highlighting the work of Breast Cancer Recovery, a Madison-based non-profit, and some of the women the agency serves. For every bed sold in the month of October certain Verlo Mattress franchises will donate to Breast Cancer Recovery. Please contact your local Verlo Factory to see if they are participating.


Nicole's Creation Fundraiser 10/01 - 12/31/2011:
$1 of every breacelet and lanyard sold will be donated to Breast Cancer Recovery. Click here to view and order these beautiful creations!


Community Change Double Days 10/09/2011 - 10/15/2011:
Order from Community Change during the week of October 9 and double the proceeds will benefit Breast Cancer Recovery. Please visit http://www.thecommunitychange.com for more information.


Wisconsinmade.com fundraiser 10/11 - 10/31/2011:
Wisconsinmade.com, an online food and gift store, is donating 10 percent of Internet sales from October 11- 31 to support Breast Cancer Recovery and Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition.  Please visit wiconsinmade.com to participate.


Bras For a Cause 10/13/2011:
The Women's Council of Realtors puts on a fun filled event, Bras for a Cause at the Edgewater Hotel. This is an evening filled with fun as local men show off their bras in a runway show. Proceeds will benefit Breast Cancer Recovery.  Please click here for more information. 

3 comments:

mrspao said...

Sounds like good causes

Delighted Hands said...

Spreading the word.........

Nancy K. said...

Thank you so much for the link to BC Recovery! They even have a retreat for Survivors who live alone!!! I'm going to see if it would be possible to get a 'scholarship' as there's no way I could afford it myself. It would be SO good to talk to others. My daughter has been my closest supporter but I don't talk to her about cancer much because I don't want to scare her or make her worry about me.

I missed last month's BC Support group meeting because I was back in the hospital for another surgery. I'm planning on going this month.

It's so good to hear from you, Eileen! I worry when you get so quiet for so long. I think I understand though...

HUGS!