By: Kim Myers
The month of October is finally upon us and as many know this is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Over 40,000 women, and the number seems to be growing, die each year from this deadly disease. Probably most of us know someone, or of someone, affected by this type of cancer. I’ve personally known three women who’ve had double mastectomies, two of whom have survived. My friend’s wife, Pam, was one of the unfortunate who lost a long battle with the disease. They were married after she’d gotten cancer and were the love of each other’s lives. They had two children together, both of whom are still very young. My friend also has five other children from his first marriage. He tells me each year he and all the children celebrate Pam’s birthday by writing little notes on balloons and then releasing them into the air in hopes they’ll reach their mother in Heaven.
The month of October is finally upon us and as many know this is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Over 40,000 women, and the number seems to be growing, die each year from this deadly disease. Probably most of us know someone, or of someone, affected by this type of cancer. I’ve personally known three women who’ve had double mastectomies, two of whom have survived. My friend’s wife, Pam, was one of the unfortunate who lost a long battle with the disease. They were married after she’d gotten cancer and were the love of each other’s lives. They had two children together, both of whom are still very young. My friend also has five other children from his first marriage. He tells me each year he and all the children celebrate Pam’s birthday by writing little notes on balloons and then releasing them into the air in hopes they’ll reach their mother in Heaven.
After my own father passed away, my friend suggested that I let my three young sons honor him in this way with the balloon letters and I thought is was a wonderful gesture and advice. Pam was a wonderful person and you knew she was a friend to all as soon as you met her. In honor of Pam and all those coping with breast cancer, many cosmetics companies now donate proceeds of their sales on specific products during the month of October. This would be a good month to do some cosmetics shopping and help someone in the process.
Estee Lauder probably provided the path for many with her "Pink Ribbon" beauty products. Some counters may vary with promotions but, some purchases might include "High Gloss" lipshine in "Pink Ribbon" which is a semi-sheer gloss with a hint of shine, "Pure Color Crystal Lipstick" in "Elizabeth Pink", and "Bronze Goddess" gold jeweled compact and brush set. Sephora has "Super Shimmer" lip gloss in "Forever Pink".
Christian Dior has the coveted "Couture Palette" in "Beaming Pink" for face and lips. Smashbox has "Blushing Pink Fusion Soft Lights" for the face and eyes. This is a beautiful palette with shades ranging from pale pink to glowing pink all the way to very light bronze.
Philosophy carries "Shower for the Cure" Pink Ribbon shower gel that also doubles as a shampoo or bubble bath and "She Colors My Day" which is a foaming green bubble bath to celebrate the bond between mothers and daughters. 100% proceeds of both products are donated to the Women’s Cancer Research Fund which is awesome.
Annick Goutal "Rose Absolue" perfume is a pure rose fragrance combining rare roses from the East and West such as Bulgarian, Turkish, Damask, May, Egyptian, and Moroccan rose. 30% of sales during the month of October are donated to Breast Cancer Research in honor of Annick Goutal herself, who passed away from breast cancer.
Also, look for brands in the drugstores that donate proceeds. There are many including the "pink pack" Chapstick, Revlon, and Essie nail products usually always carry a "Pink Ribbon" color every year. Be sure to invest in reputable brands that are known to have donated in the past such as Estee Lauder, Clinique, Avon, Revlon, Sephora, and numerous other companies. Of course this is not only limited to cosmetics. There are so many items on the market that participate. I noticed a t-shirt while at work one day and purchased it because 100% of the sale went to breast cancer research. I wanted the shirt that said "smart" across the front but, it would only have fit a 10 year- old so I had to get the only one left which said "beautiful". I was reluctant to wear it at first, but then I decided to live by my own words. Every person is beautiful that wants to be. God makes no mistakes. Only people do. Please be sure to get your mammogram if you are at risk or the recommended age. Above mentioned products can be purchased at department stores, sephora.com, Avon representative, perfume.com, fragrancenet.com.
Kim Myers wahuhi@comcast.net
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