1. Rose Pearl and Crystal Breast Cancer Infinity Pendant
Photo © All Wired Up Jewelry
The Rose Pearl and Crystal Breast Cancer Infinity Pendant is listed at $70.
2. Lucky Charms Pink Hamsa Bracelet
Photo © Lucky Charms
Lucky Charms has a variety of jewelry designs for breast cancer support and awareness. Their Pink Hamsa Bracelet (see photo) or Anklet feature healing and protective charms for the recipient of your choice. Charms are: hamsa and evil eye.
Bracelets are on sale for $8.95 each. Lucky Charms will donate a portion of the sales to various nonprofit Breast Cancer Organizations such as Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the American Breast Cancer Society.
3. Marks & Spencer Swimwear for Post Surgery
Photo © Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Marks & Spencer has designed a new line of attractive post-surgery swimwear in conjunction with members of the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Campaigns & Advocacy Network (Breakthrough CAN). M&S swimwear has been designed with comfort, security, and figure-slimming details.
Order post-surgery swimwear online at Marks & Spencer, and they will kindly donate 10% of the sale to Breakthrough Breast Cancer U. K. Suits may cost about £19.50 - £35.00 ($33 - $58)
4. Good Omen Japanese Cat Figurine
Photo © Pam Stephan
Does your Mom collect beautiful Asian figurines? Send her a pink, black, lavender or white Good Luck Cat figurine from Japan. Each cat has custom calligraphy on it -- the white cat has one reading "good health," the black cat bears one reading "protection from evil," and the lavender cat is decorated with a sticker for "personal luck." The pink cat cat is decorated with a sticker for "love."
Each cat costs $5.95. The Breast Cancer Site will fund 1%of a mammogram for each Good Omen Cat Figurine which is purchased.
5. Dunked Chocolate Chip Cookies
Photo © Sweet Signatures
Take six yummy chocolate chip cookies, choose from three kinds of chocolate, sprinkle with pink ribbons, and attach a personal message. These Sweet Signatures cookies are made with butter (not margarine or shortening) and Barry Callebaut chocolate. They will be delivered in a lovely box, well wrapped for your Mom.
Box of 6 cookies costs $13.99, not including Shipping.
6. Pink Ribbon Gifts Support the Cause
Moms will be sure to see something they like in the range of items at the Pink Ribbon Shop. Books, jewelry, clothing, umbrellas, and a collection of accessories for women are available. Men are not forgotten either, with shirts, socks, and ties bearing the pink ribbon.Here's what they state: "A portion of every Pink Ribbon Shop sale will be donated to cancer organizations to work toward finding a cure, assisting cancer patients and education to reduce cancer deaths."
7. Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation Donations
Make a tax-deductible donation to honor or remember your mom at the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation. One hundred percent of your donations go directly to support the mission and goals of the Foundation. Donations may be made by U.S. and Canadian citizens. Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) is infiltrating ductal cancer (and rarely infiltrating lobular cancer) that has invaded into the lymph vessels of the skin. It is an advanced, aggressive form of cancer, and may not be detectable by a mammogram or an ultrasound.8. American Cancer Society Donations
Give mom the gift of a donation to the American Cancer Society, by donating money, a car, or securities. You can also take advantage of matching gifts or leave a legacy. The ACS helps patients and family members who are fighting cancer with research, patient information services, community volunteer programs, and advocacy and public policy.9. Beyond Boobs Donations
Beyond Boobs is "not your typical support group. Their mission is "To provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer and to save lives by promoting breast health education and action for All!" Beyond Boobs provides patient support, education, help during treatment, and guidance in survivorship. They use humor to deliver the facts that young women need about health, diet, and exercise. You can get peer counseling or request a speaker for your group.
