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At the Marketplace you can find items from breast cancer survivors as well as items that benefit breast cancer research, education and/or services. Please support these businesses/people if you can.
Breast Cancer Survivors
TheBCMall.com
Offering Breast Cancer Awareness Merchandise - over 800 items! Founded by Maureen and Bill, a breast cancer survivor and her husband, TheBCMall.com raises funds to help support the fight against breast cancer and to help those dealing with breast cancer. They support research into the biology of breast cancer, the development of better diagnostic tools to detect breast cancer at an earlier stage and organizations that assist women and men with the day-to-day challenges of dealing with breast cancer.
Beaux Tie Designs
A company founded by a breast cancer survivor and her husband, Mary and Ed Purkiss. 15% of everything you spend instantly becomes a donation to the Arizona Institute for Breast Health in your name. They carry a lot of pink ribbon items.
Bosom Buddy Breast Forms
Bosom Buddy® is a unique and wonderful answer for women who are searching for an external prosthesis which is cooler and more comfortable to wear than silicone models and available at a reasonable price! Bosom Buddy is all-fabric, with no silicone, plastic or rubber used in its construction. Because of the way it’s made, Bosom Buddy is lighter in weight than many breast forms and much easier to wear. And the weight is adjustable, so you can make it a little heavier or lighter as you prefer, or if your weight changes a bit. The company was originally founded in 1976 by Melva Smith, a Boise, Idaho woman who had undergone a radical mastectomy eleven years before and was unhappy with the prosthetic choices available to her.
Comfort WrapsComfort Wraps are wonderful Post-Mastectomy robes (with pockets for drains) to comfort a woman's mind body and spirit. Designed and created by Marlene Lally, a breast cancer survivor. Made in the USA and proceeds benefit Living Beyond Breast Cancer and the American Cancer Society.
** This link was suggested by a Knock Out Breast Cancer website visitor who's daughter received a Comfort Wrap as a gift.
CJ Hats
Chemo hats designed for REAL women experiencing REAL chemo. As a survivor of inflammatory breast cancer, Mary Ann Weiss knows that women want hats that provide full coverage, are comfortable to wear, stylish, and affordable. She also carries post mastectomy pouches that hold the drains after surgery. I used these and they were very comfortable and gave me mobility while my drains were still in. Treatment left Mary Ann with some permanent side effects: physical problems, and certain disabling memory deficits which ended her ability to work at most jobs. Still needing food and shelter, she created CJ Hats.
Otherwise Healthy
Founded by Breast Cancer Survivor Lynda Shrager, Otherwise Healthy is an organizational system presented in a 6" by 9" three-ring binder. Fashioned after a daily planner, its pages, called Focusheets®, are worksheets designed to help you gather and document the right information to negotiate this journey, interspersed with text consisting of specific advice, anecdotal stories, humor and encouragement. Otherwise Healthy makes it easy to consolidate pertinent information into one book that is easily transportable and always available.
Personalized Designs by Judy
Judy is an almost 11 year breast cancer survivor. She makes personalized business cards, greeting cards, stationary, labels, stickers, magnets and calendars. She also donates to breast cancer causes proceeds from the sale of pink ribbon items. I haven't met Judy personally "yet" but know her well from her Together in Breast Cancer online support group. I've been a member of that group since I was first diagnosed, and her support is invaluable.
Precious Paws is a company founded by Elizabeth Frechette who successfully battled breast cancer at age 30. She carries towels, infant wear and t-shirts. I first learned of this company through MAMM magazine. In it Elizabeth writes: "Dogs don't have a schedule, they're not too busy for you. Your friends, your boyfriend, your husband, your wife, your parents--they still have to go about their lives. Dogs are the only ones that can lie around with you for eight or 10 hours. And they're not bored; they're not looking at their watches. There's just comfort from these dogs." I was moved by her words, since during my time at home recovering from surgery and going through chemo, my dog KC was right by my side also. Elizabeth donates a portion of her proceeds to breast cancer related charities and humane societies. She is helping to fight breast cancer "two paw prints at a time."
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Free Stuff
A Helping Hand Resource Guide
A Helping Hand (now in its Fifth Edition) is CancerCare’s free guide to help you find resources that provide valuable services to people with cancer and their loved ones. An online version with search features will be coming to CancerCare’s website.
Free Publications from Y-Me
Single, FREE copies of booklets and brochures published by Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization can be requested online by completing the publication order form or by calling 1-800-221-2141. Booklets, Newsletters and publications in English and other languages.
Cancer and Careers Free Workbook
The Living and Working with Cancer booklet contains medical history charts, insurance logs, questions to ask doctors and tips on combining work and treatment.
Healthy Eating for Life: Food Choices for Cancer Prevention and Survival (Free booklet)
Some dietary changes have a preventive effect for many types of cancer. Boosting your intake of vitamin-rich vegetables and fruits, for example, strengthens your immune system and helps knock out cancer cells. To help prevent cancer, it is also smart to avoid meats, dairy products, and fried foods. Choosing fiber-rich legumes, grains, vegetables, and fruits helps keep many types of cancer at bay. Plant foods also contain a wide variety of cancer-fighting substances called phytochemicals. These facts all point to choosing a vegetarian diet to help prevent cancer and improve cancer survival. Studies of vegetarians show that death rates from cancer are only about one-half to three-quarters of those of the general population.
LIVESTRONG Survivorship Notebook
LIVESTRONG Survivorship Notebooks are offered free of charge from the Lance Armstrong Foundation as an easy way for cancer survivors and their caregivers to access and keep important survivorship information. Shipping and handling charges will be extra.
For groups or organizations wishing to make an order of 20 or more notebooks, please send an email to notebookbulkorders@laf.org.
Pink Lymphedema Alert Bracelet
Prior to any medical procedure it is imperative that patients with lymphedema or at risk to develop lymphedema, have a mechanism to alert medical professionals of their condition. Many times a patient is sedated or under anesthesia and can not protect or prevent at risk procedures such as, injections, blood draws, IV insertion, blood pressure readings ect. By donning a brightly colored Lymphedema Alertband on their wrist or ankle this will alert technicians to the risk.
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Not for Profit Organizations
Feel Your BoobiesFeel Your Boobies was born in 2004 when a young breast cancer survivor simply designed a tee shirt for her friends. It has expanded into an international awareness campaign focused on using innovative methods for young people to talk about breast cancer. Feel Your Boobies has funky apparel and is a great way to raise awareness and support their Foundation. They are funded solely through proceeds from merchandise sales and donations.
Komen Marketplace
Gifts and educational materials from the Komen Foundation make a powerful statement. Share information about breast health and breast cancer or give a gift to someone special in your life. Your purchase and commitment help support research, education, screening and treatment programs worldwide.
LIVESTRONG Store
All proceeds from the sale of apparel, accessories, and wristbands return to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. They appreciate your support!
Love's Army Bracelets
From the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation - Show your solidarity by wearing a Love’s Army hot pink bracelet and encouraging your friends, family and co-workers to do the same. You will help fund innovative, fast-moving, leading-edge research that will eliminate this disease.
Y-Me Store
Whether you're looking for a gift for a friend or co-worker, or buying for yourself, you're sure to find something you like. Shopping the e-store is fast and convenient, and it's a great way to show your support for the fight against breast cancer!
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Specialty Items
(That help fund Research, Education or Mammograms)
The Breast Cancer Site
Your click on the "Fund Free Mammograms" button helps fund free mammograms, paid for by site sponsors whose ads appear after you click and provided to women in need through the efforts of the National Breast Cancer Foundation to low-income, inner-city and minority women, whose awareness of breast cancer and opportunity for help is often limited. A portion of the purchase price of each item you buy also goes toward funding mammograms for women in need.
Hard Rock Cafe Breast Cancer Awareness Pin
Hard Rock Cafe International teams up with breast cancer survivor Melissa Etheridge to bring you Hard Rock's limited edition 2005 Breast Cancer Awareness Pin! 100% of net profits from the sale of the pin will benefit the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation.
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And More...
My Knockout
My Knockout carries boxing gloves and t-shirts to offer hope and encouragement for those "fighting" a daily battle. Gloves come with a permanent marker, encouragement card and gift bag. Available in Pink or Red. This is a gift to remind someone to keep fighting and that you are in their corner! A portion of the proceeds are donated to the American Cancer Society.
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more coming soon....