Dear Friend,
I am pleased to announce the many partnerships the Young Survival Coalition has formed with numerous retailers in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2006. The support and generosity of our corporate partners will help raise vital awareness about young women and breast cancer as well as the much needed funding to ensure that young women affected by the disease can access the resources, programs and peer support they need. We are grateful to our retail partners for sharing the same passion and dedication to our mission that the YSC Board, staff and thousands of volunteers do, and we hope you will show your support by doing your holiday shopping early!
The Hershey Company's Pledge For Survival! The Hershey Company celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the limited-edition Pink Collection - York® Pink Peppermint Patties, Hershey's Nuggets® and Hershey's Kisses® chocolates. This year, Hershey will donate $250,000 to the YSC through its "Pledge for Survival" and the sale of these candies at participating retailers nationwide during the month of October. Hershey is also the title sponsor of the YSC's annual York Tour de Pink bicycle ride, in which more than 50 riders will pedal their way from the Hershey Times Square store in New York City to Hershey, PA, to raise awareness of and funds for young women affected by breast cancer. In addition, they are the title sponsor of the YSC's annual fundraiser York In Living Pink, presented by Hershey's. Learn more about this partnership here.
*** As of November 1st, 2006, the following five companies have extended their Breast Cancer Awareness Month parterships, and purchases will contnue to benefit the YSC:
ghd, a worldwide manufacturer of hair styling irons, is expanding their annual breast cancer awareness efforts to the U.S. ghd will donate $15 from each sale of its hot pink hair iron, with a minimum donation of $50,000. Visit their site here.
Robyn Rhodes, jewelry designer, uses beads, semiprecious stones and freshwater pearls in her alluring creations, and each piece is named after someone who inspired her. The Gabrielle lariat is named after her friend, actress Gabrielle Union; the Kristen earrings are named for Kristen Martinez, a good friend of Gabrielle's and a member of the YSC community who is living with metastatic breast cancer. Robyn will donate 20% of the proceeds of the sale of these pieces to the YSC. View and order here.
The Good Bead's (www.thegoodbead.com) custom jewelry is designed to engage customers and raise awareness for worthy causes. The YSC will receive 5% of the sales of their "Pink Ribbon Line, " which can be purchased here.
Napa Girl believes in incorporating wine into everyday lifestyle whether it's around friends or just to unwind. Napa Girl will donate $1.00 for each bottle of wine purchased at your local retailer when you register on their website and select the YSC as the charity of your choice.
Ribbon Nutrition, founded as a direct strike against the alarming increase in breast cancer, seeks to raise money for breast cancer through the sale of their vitamins and supplements. 30% of these sales will benefit the YSC. Purchase their vitamins here.
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Nutra Nail, whose products are manufactured by CCA Industries, will donate 25¢ per sale of nine of Nutra Nail's Growth and Strengthening products throughout September and October. Specially-marked packages featuring photographs of women in the YSC community will be available at most drug, food and mass market retail stores. To read their powerful survivor stories and for more information, visit Nutra Nail. This year's campaign is expected to exceed the more than $77,000 raised by Nutra Nail's 2005 Breast Cancer Awareness campaign.
Tarte make-up company, a long-time supporter of the YSC, will donate 20% of the sales of their "Pretty in Pink" collection which ranges from a pink clutch to cheek stain to lipgloss! Grab some gloss here.
Lauren Merkin, pick up a hot new handbag while also supporting the YSC. For the month of October, trendy handbag designer, Lauren Merkin will be donating 50% of the sales from her Charlotte Rose gold clutch to the YSC. Be stylish while supporting such a wonderful cause! Check out this fabulous clutch here.
Farleyco, the Canadian distributor of Nutra Nail products, will offer bilingual brochures in their display stands to raise awareness about young women and breast cancer and expand the reach of the YSC in Canada. The company will donate 20¢ per sale of several of Nutra Nail Growth and Strengthening products throughout September and October, with a guaranteed minimum donation of $2,000.
Mikimoto, a long-time supporter of the YSC, honors young women affected by breast cancer through the sale of their Hope Collection, from which the YSC receives proceeds. Inspired by the pink ribbon, the symbol for breast cancer awareness, the 2006 collection highlight is an Akoya cultured pearl bracelet strung with pale pink silk thread. A luxurious twist on the rubber "cause" bracelet, it features a ribbon charm in 18K rose gold and is finished with a Mikimoto clasp in 18K rose gold. Other new pieces for 2006 are an Akoya cultured pearl necklace strung with pink thread and two Akoya cultured pearl and pink sapphire brooches. For more information, please visit the Mikimoto web site.
Candy Favorites, the nation's largest online candy company, will be distributing YSC brochures in all orders fulfilled during the month of October and guaranteeing a minimum donation of $500 through the sale of York Peppermint Patties, Hershey Kisses, and Hershey Nuggets. Order Hershey's pink products here.
Snapfish.com, a leading online photo service, will be selling pink ribbon products during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with 30% of the product sales going to the YSC. View and order the Snapfish pink ribbon products here.
Loehmann's, a savvy shopper's staple for discounted designer merchandise, is hosting a shopping night for the YSC on October 19th in its Manhattan store.
Stirrings, the company who believes that better ingredients make better cocktails, will be donating 5% from sales of its Cosmopolitan drink mixer and $1 for every person who signs up for online newsletter to the YSC. Learn more about this program and quench your thirst here.
Papique, creator of paper with "punch," will donate 25% of the profits of a special breast cancer awareness collection to the YSC, one of two organizations that provided support to Jessica, Co-President of Papique, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 28. View the collection here.
Alexandra Knight, purveyor of exclusive, made-to-order alligator handbags and accessories, will donate 50% of the proceeds from the sale of her pink heart-shaped keychains. View these and the entire collection here.
Denim for Immortality, buy a pair of the Venus Royal Crystal design of these trendsetting jeans and 50% of the sale will be donated to the YSC. Pump up your wardrobe at Revolve Clothing.
1154 Lill Studio, the creator of the "design your own handbag" concept, will donate 20% of the proceeds from the sale of the limited edition Pink Ribbon Grace Clutch. Available in September and October, you can purchase online, at a home handbag party or in one of their three boutique locations in Boston, Chicago and Kansas City. This chic and stylish clutch/wristlet retails for $75, to order, visit here.
Kansas City Chiefs, show your team spirit and support the cause – purchase a Chiefs "pink ribbon" t-shirt or cap and $5 from each sale will benefit the YSC. Purchase a t-shirt or cap here.
AmericanPearl.com, the Internet's Premier online source for premium quality pearls will donate 10% of all proceeds from The Shades of Pink Pearl Collection purchases to the Young Survival Coalition. Their specially designed feature item, the Pink Ribbon Earrings, symbolically highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month's signature pink color with its 7.75 mm freshwater cultured pearls; the pink gems are set in silvery ribbons of 14K white gold frosted with ten brilliant round diamonds. In addition, all purchases from The Shades of Pink Pearl Collection will benefit the Young Survivor Coalition during Breast Cancer Awareness Month beginning October 1 thru October 31.
Thank you for purchasing any and all of these wonderful items that support the YSC's vital programs and services for young women affected by and living with breast cancer. We hope you enjoy all the gifts that keep on giving back to the YSC as much as we do.
My warmest regards and special thanks,
Michele Przypyszny
Chief Executive Officer
Young Survival Coalition
