Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the breast in men and women.[1] Worldwide, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer (10.4% of all cancer incidence, both sexes counted)[2] and the fifth most common cause of cancer death.[3] Worldwide, breast cancer is by far the most common cancer amongst women, with an incidence rate more than twice that of colorectal cancer and cervical cancer and about three times that of lung cancer. However breast cancer mortality worldwide is just 25% greater than that of lung cancer in women.[2] In 2005, breast cancer caused 502,000 deaths worldwide (7% of cancer deaths; almost 1% of all deaths).[3] The number of cases worldwide has significantly increased since the 1970s, a phenomenon partly blamed on modern lifestyles in the Western world.[4][5] [Credit: Wikipedia]
I know it’s a bit early, as October is breast cancer awareness month, but I figure why wait to help a cause that would effect so many!
Loopy4Ewe is creating these lovely Breast Cancer Awareness Lip Balm Cozy Keychains to help raise funds for her participation in a local Breast Cancer Walk. “In June 2009 I am participating in the 60km Weekend to End Breast Cancer Walk. I have created these Breast Cancer Awareness lip balm cozy keychains to raise money for breast cancer research. Proceeds from the sale of this keychain will go towards Breast Cancer Research.” Help her reach her goal by purchasing one of these fantastic items now!
OceanAveSilks, an established silk painter for over 10 years, has created this stunning Silk Sweetheart Scarf for Breast Cancer Awareness. 10% of this item’s purchase price will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Be stylish and warm this fall, all while helping an amazing foundation for a good cause!
1337threads has created this unique embroidered t-shirt. Purchase this “3-Day Walker Breast Cancer” T-Shirt and a portion of the proceeds go to her own fund for the 3-Day Fundraiser Breast Cancer walk. You can visit her blog here, for more details about her fundraising and the walk.
SewHappyDesigns, an expert quilter from New York, has created a beautiful keepsake for Breast Cancer Awareness. The Love and Hope Cancer Survivor Pillow would be perfect for that strong woman in your life. Do you know someone who has survived breast cancer? Why not brighten their day and remind them of their courage with this gorgeous quilted pillow?
RagstoRichesJewelry will be donating portions of the sale of her gorgeous Swarovski Crystal earrings to help raise awareness for Breast Cancer. These gorgeous silver, pink, and white dangle earrings also have a matching bracelet component on a separate listing. They’re delicate, feminine, and created for a great cause.
Faereality has created this gorgeous Think Pink Faery print in tribute to a fellow artist who is battling breast cancer. 20% of the purchases from this digital painting print will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation in the name of Selina Fenech. All prints are an 11″x14″, high quality Giclee Print. Brighten up your favourite woman’s day with this classy artwork, and help a good cause at the same time!
TessaDesigns, an expert seamstress with a love for designer fabrics, has created this fantastic totebag! She will be donating 10% of the purchase price of the Monogrammed Plaid Survivor Tote Bag to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
TheGardenBath has created a unique fragrance that’s deliciously cheerful! For every purchase of this delectable, decadent Roll-On Perfume scented as Frosted Cupcakes she will donate $3.00 to help fund breast cancer awarness. Her future sister-in-law is participating in a fundraising walk for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.
KnittingforKnockers is a fantastic charity group! It is a collaborative group of artists, who decided to band together to create beautiful, wearable, works of art. And they do it all for the cause of raising awareness and to help find the cure for Breast Cancer! This beautiful Violet and White Scarf, created by Kyassib, might not be in the traditional pink and white colours for breast cancer awareness, but it is simply stunning! 100% of the proceeds from the scarf will be donated to the Breast Cancer Action organization.
OceanAvenueSilks uses delicious color combinations in her work. Thanks for including her in your artilce