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October 22, 2010
Happy October, Y'all!
It would just not be a complete October if we didn't dedicate an issue of I <3 Retail to going pink in the name of breast cancer awareness! We hope you enjoy these ten ways to rock the last ten days of October as an educated, empowered, and contributing supporter of the fight against breast cancer.
Would you like to see us cover a special topic in November? Drop us a note to let us know what's important to you - we love to hear from readers!
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Ten Ways to ROCK the Last Ten Days of October!
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Swagger Gifts {Cary | online} and Trollbeads are proud to offer the Pink Empowerment beads in support of breast cancer awareness and research.
Empowerment beads are compatible with Trollbeads and other major beaded bracelet lines.
For every Pink Empowerment bead sold, Trollbeads will donate $11.00 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation,
a not for profit organization dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime. | |
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Joint Venture Jewelry {Cary} is donating 10% of every “pink” purchase to breast cancer research.
This includes purchases such as pink sapphires, pink pearls, rose gold, and more! Was there ever a better reason to treat yourself to a beautiful gift of jewelry? | |
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Tweet On! Use #fightbreastcancer in your statuses pertaining to breast cancer, Susan G. Komen for the Cure®,
or Breast Cancer Awareness Month all day, every day! |
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The Vintage Bar & Lounge {Raleigh} has a selection of cocktails, wine, shots, and beer on special all month.
$1.00 from each of these drinks is being donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. So go ahead, get the girls together for a cocktail during with this easy-as-pie fundraiser!
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GiGi's Boutique {Raleigh | Cary}
GiG's Boutique is offering 25% off Hanky Panky panties until October 31st if you mention this newsletter! We're sweetening the deal, too - if you take advantage of this offer, let us know and we'll match the savings with a donation to the Pretty In Pink Foundation!
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Cute Buttons {Cary} is partnering with Pretty In Pink Foundation by bringing in these cute rhinestone black tees for the month of October!
Short sleeve shirts are $25.00; 3/4 length sleeve shirts are $26.00; and long sleeves tees are $28.00. ALL proceeds go towards Pretty In Pink! (Read more about PIP in number nine!) | |
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Go PINK for the Cure at the NC State Fair
while visiting the Komen On the Go signature bright pink bus! This fun, hands-on experience features computer kiosks full of information on the breast cancer movement, life-saving recommendations about breast self awareness, inspirational videos, and a “graffiti wall” for sharing memories or pledging support for the cause.
Help raise awareness and wear PINK on Saturday, October 23rd for the first ever Go Pink for the Cure day at the NC State Fair! | |
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Get involved, volunteer, and support Pretty In Pink Foundation {Raleigh}, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - and one of few organizations in the country aside from specific government programs, that provides direct financial assistance to breast cancer patients for post-diagnostic treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy).
For more information on volunteering, donating, sponsoring, or applying for hardship funding, please call 919-532-0532 or visit Pretty In Pink online or on facebook!
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