It’s October, be aware
Breast cancer affects more than two million women worldwide each year, according to the World Health Organization.
In 2018, more than half a million women died from breast cancer. So it’s a good time to support those looking for a cure. Whether you give a little or a lot, Rebecca Tay presents five ways to show your support for breast cancer awareness month.
TO A TEE
Each year, H&M partners with a different artist or group to create limited-edition T-shirts in support of Rethink Breast Cancer, and this year is no different. Three tees have been created, featuring colourful designs by Canadian artists Cécile Gariépy, Emily Taylor and Grace Cho, with 50 per cent of proceeds going toward Rethink’s work in advocacy, research and education for young people affected by the disease. H&M, hm.com | $17.99
SAVE YOUR SKIN
We have Estée Lauder herself to thank for the pink ribbon we associate with breast cancer awareness — and indeed, we have her and her husband, Leonard Lauder, to thank for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, too, which they founded in 1993. Pay tribute — and get a legitimately good skin care product, and a cute charm bracelet — with this limited-edition Advanced Night Repair serum,
20 per cent of proceeds of which will go to the foundation. Estée Lauder, esteelauder.ca | $125
SAY YES TO SAPPHIRES
It’s hard to say no to jewelry — especially when it’s covered in pink sapphires and 20 per cent of proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Such is the dilemma when it comes to this fabulous yet charming pinky ring by American jeweller David Yurman, featuring 18-karat rose gold and pavé pink sapphires.
David Yurman, davidyurman.com | price on request
SNEAKER PEOPLE
Every wardrobe needs a pair of Vans, and there’s no better time to get them, thanks to a new collection encompassing sneakers, pool slides, a backpack, hat, T-shirts and button-down shirts. From graphic boob prints to cool illustrations, sales from the capsule will go toward Vans’ commitment to donating a minimum of $200,000 to Coppafeel!, a U.k.-based organization that educates young people on the importance (and ins and outs) of self-checking and early detection. Vans, vans.ca | $95
LOVELYINLACE
It’s only fitting that for breast cancer awareness month, Gap is donating 10 per cent of sales from all regular-price bras to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, its partner since 2015. The best part is that the donation applies to pretty, wireless styles like this Love by Gap lace bralette, and even sports bras.
Gap, gapcanada.com | $38.95