Shop For a Cause During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

For those of you who didn't already know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Having friends and family who have been afflicted with cancer, I know the importance of donating money, time, services, etc. to make someone's life better and further research for a cure.

Advocates and fundraisers for breast cancer prevention, treatment and research have been very successful at bringing the disease out of the closet and into the world of retail—making it almost impossible not to donate! There are so many products for sale online, in the malls and, best of all, in our own neighborhood where at least a portion of the sale goes directly to breast cancer organizations.

As you may know, everyday as part of my job, I am in and out of several of the retail stores in our neighborhood. On a typical day I love helping a client find something that makes her feel and look great—but during October I am also always on the lookout for products I can buy that give to breast cancer causes.

From T-shirts to totes, here's a sneak peek of what I found to support breast cancer awareness:

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• A minimum of $1 has been donated to the cause for each Pink Ribbon apparel item sold (Macy's "The Pink Shop").
• Style&co. has guaranteed a minimum donation of $25,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

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• Rose quartz symbolizes both love and total serenity. For the sale of each bracelet, $10 will be donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer—a nonprofit organization empowering breast cancer survivors and their families.

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• Supporting The Breast Cancer Charities of America (BCCA).

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• Urban Outfitters has donated $60,000 in 2011 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure in connection with Alternative's Pink Ribbon Collection.

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• Net profits from this "Wish For a Cure" necklace go towards Stand Up 2 Cancer, a non-profit organization.

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• Net proceeds from The Give Hope Collection up to $250,000 will be donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer.

And don't miss: in Suburban Square hosts a 'pink party' on Thursday Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Donate $5 to Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization...and receive 20%off your purchase with pink refreshments & prizesDonate $5 to Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization. See Apricot Lane's Facebook page for details.

Now go shop till you drop—some cash—for the cause.