Accessories that do more than look cute.....

By Jody Marich 


.....they help support Breast Cancer Awareness.

October is breast cancer awareness month. Being one of the cause I support and donate to, I put together some of the cutest accessories that help support breast cancer awareness.

Retailers everywhere are showing their support for the cure. Here are some great examples. 

Help Coach support Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Coach will donate 20% of the proceeds from the sale of these items to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. THINK PINK!

The watch is $298, the purse is $198 and the keychain is $58. Check out more options at Coach.com

CHARM BRACELETS

ANN TAYLOR

$38

Ann Taylor will donate 70% of full-priced purchases of the ANN cares line to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 

PANDORA

Help fight breast cancer with this pink and silver leather bracelet. 15% will be donated to help the cause. 

$118

THE BREAST CANCER SITE

Every purchase funds mammograms to women in need. 

$12.95

$10

Bags/Purses

BETSEY JOHNSON

$75

This fabulous limited edition tote is stylish and shows your support for breast cancer awareness. 

**A portion of the proceeds will support two of Betsey's favorite charities: the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund and the Weill Cornell Breast Center of the Iris Cantor Women's Health Center at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, where Betsey herself was treated - from the Betsey Johnson website. 

VERA BRADLEY

$65                          $72

$29                          58.50

When one of these colors is purchased, Vera Bradley will donate 10% of net proceeds to their own foundation as well as other breast cancer awareness projects. 

AVON

$10

100% of the net profits, will be donated to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade.

**A breast heath guide is free with purchase while supplies last. 

Other cute accessories that help:

SWAROVSKI

$65

10% of sales made form the collection, including this gorgeous crystal brooch, will go to The Libby Ross Foundation. 

RAPLH LAUREN

$190                                                     

$95

A percentage of sales from the Pink Pony collection will help support programs for screening, early diagnosis, treatment and research. It also brings patient navigation to medically underserved communities.

BCBG

$48

25% of sales of each scarf will be donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure with a guaranteed minimum donation of $100,000 through August 2011.

NEWBALANCE

$150

5% of sales from the Lace Up for the Cure Collection, with a guaranteed minimum donation of $500,000 each year through 2012, will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

GUESS

$95

20% of each sale goes to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization.  

Help find a cure and support breast cancer awareness by purchasing one of these pieces or donating even a dollar to one of the many breast cancer foundations. Do your good deed for the day.

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