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October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 1 in 8 women the U.S and 1 in 9 in Canada will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. It’s a terrible disease that affects the lives of those diagnosed, as well as their friends and families. This is the month that we really shine a light on breast cancer, the survivors, fighters, and victims, and the life-saving research that is taking place to fight it.
Companies across the country are donating proceeds from the purchase certain products toward breast cancer research. I wanted to highlight some of my favorite products:
Riedel Stemless Wine Glasses: 15% of all proceeds from these glasses to the support of breast cancer survivors
essie Breast Cancer Color Collection: A portion of the proceeds from the essie breast cancer awareness collection will be donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Ellie Shoes: 100% of proceeds will be donated to National Breast Cancer Coalition
The North Face – The North Face will make an annual donation to Boarding For Breast Cancer, a non-profit, education awareness foundation, to help support their journey to educate and inspire young adults
Movado Watch: Special Edition Breast Cancer Research Foundation – Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Graphic Tee from Footlocker – $5 goes to the American Cancer Society
Bicycle Playing Cards – $.15 from each deck of cards will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Cuisinart Pink Series Blender – By purchasing you are helping to fund the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Betsey Johnson “I’m a Survivor” Charm Bracelet – A portion of the proceeds are donated to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer
Supporting companies that donate proceeds from the purchase of their products to various breast cancer organizations is a great way to help the cause. A more direct way to get involved is to join one of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks that are going on around the country (U.S.) throughout the month of October.I will be walking in the Making Strides walk at Jones Beach on Long Island, NY on October 21. I’d love your support in my effort to raise funds for the walk. Please visit my Making Strides homepage if you’d like to donate (and share with a friend!).
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Tonight we “Build the Future” with @Burgundy_Brick !
“one brick at a time, we can change the city we live in by helping the people who live in it”- BBF
I’m really excited to be attending the Burgundy Brick Foundation‘s “Build the Future” benefit tonight. This is my first “Build the Future” benefit, and I’m honoured to be able to join the BBF team on their continued mission to promote homeownership in order to help break the cycle of poverty. The “Build the Future” benefit has supported Habitat for Humanity for the last 5 years, and has already raised over $175,000!!
About the Burgundy Brick Foundation (BBF):
The Burgundy Brick Foundation was established in 2007 by a young group who collectively believed that they could make a difference within Toronto and the GTA’s affordable housing community.
About Habitat for Humanity (HFHT):
Habitat for Humanity Toronto (HFHT) is a non-profit housing organization that empowers low-income families to build a hopeful future by breaking the cycle of poverty through affordable homeownership.
Burgundy Brick Executive Committee Members- From left to right: Natalie Longo, Alexandra DeGasperis,Alex Nikolajev, Melanie Cammalleri, Alana DeGasperisMake sure you visit the Burgundy Brick Foundation’s website to find out more about what they do and/or stay up-to-date with everything that they are doing. Also, make sure you support a worthy cause, by joining us tonight at the “Build the Future” event. Get your tickets here!
See you tonight 🙂
♥Bella♥
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Comfy Feet with Orthaheel Melissa Shoes
Comfy shoes are a must have when you have a busy life! Orthaheel shoes are made especially for people who experience joint pain, knee strain, back pain yet they are fashionable and cute.
This fall, save your high heel shoes for that important annual sales meeting, Sunday brunch with the girls, an after work cocktail party, or mom’s well-deserved date night. But the rest of the time, please do your feet a favor and wear comfortable shoes, such as those from Orthaheel, whose fall collection just stepped up into the rustic urban category that your feet and wardrobe will love. Unlike other brands, these shoes will not help you run faster, jump higher, or give you instant recognizable status through sex appeal. They simply make your feet feel better. Wear them as much as possible.Check out these under $100 shoes from Orthaheel for Fall Winter 2012. Each of them include the signature podiatrist-designed contoured foot bed for maximum support and comfort.
Melissa ($79.95): Euro-inspired mule featuring etched details and an adjustable halter strap.
GOOD POINTS:1. supportive2. comfortable3. fashionableBEST OCCASIONS1. shopping2. visiting areas where have to take off shoes3. wherever i can wear jeans.http://www.facebook.com/www.OrthaheelUsa
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Five Dollars with @TikaSimone & @AFilmByRez
Tika Simone is making her first short film, and she needs ALL your support so that she can bring it to life. The working title for the short film is “Five Dollars”, and Tika made a video so that she can give you all the necessary details.
WHAT IS FIVE DOLLARS? It’s a short film starring Tika Simone about a single mother’s time brought into conflict with raising her son.
THE REASON FOR THIS SHORT FILM? “…because single mothers are pretty amazing and we want to do something beautiful that not only pays homage to them but also brings some much deserved light to their daily struggle. On a more personal level, Tika was raised by a single mother so the script was especially touching to her. Needless to say, she is VERY passionate about it.”- Reza Dahya (Director)
WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING? For this story to be told effectively, the visuals also need to be beautiful and touching. The money will go towards the following things:
– camera rental (including all the peripheral needs)
– lights + stands etc
– food for the cast + crew for a 2-day shoot
– truck rental + gas to transport everything
– possible location fees
– post production fees like getting master tapes/Blu-rays in order to submit the film to film festivalsMake sure you show them some L-O-V-E and support! Donate here 🙂
peace and love
♥Bella♥
ps: Thanks to Tika and Reza for sharing this with us!
