Patricia Sands

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Causemetics ~ Breast Cancer support

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Last week I spoke a bit about the Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund. This week I’m happy to share the news of their latest collaboration in order to raise funds to bring support to women with breast cancer.                                  

                                            OUR MANTRA

We want to help women with breast cancer.
Not someday. Today.
Because the rent is due. Groceries need to be bought. Car payments. Hospital parking. Lost wages during treatment and recovery. Even beauty products add to the cost of living. Despite billions raised to find a cure, many of the 23,000 Canadians diagnosed this year need financial help right now. That’s why we’ve partnered with the cosmetics industry to assist those who can’t afford to be sick. We give the proceeds of our sales to help breast cancer patients through the Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund. And we only work with products that are 100% natural and free of toxic chemicals and carcinogens, so they’ll do you some good too.

 

PRESS RELEASE :

Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund launches Causemetics, Canada’s first collaborative fundraising brand to help relieve financial pressure of breast cancer

Support Fund says financial toll of breast cancer is often more stressful than the disease itself

Toronto, ON – The cost of breast cancer is anything but benign. The toll of lost wages associated with treatment and other costs are often overlooked.

This October, the Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund (CBCSF) makes it part of the conversation. The CBCSF, in collaboration with 11 of Canada’s leading all-natural, non-toxic skincare and cosmetic companies, introduces Causemetics.

Canada’s first collaborative fundraising brand launches on October 14 at www.cbcsf.ca through online retail partner www.well.ca and at Green Beauty Spa in Toronto, followed by www.causemetics.ca. Causemetics helps relieve the financial toll of breast cancer – today. For each product sold, a portion of the proceeds ($4 to $10 as marked on the package) will be donated to the CBCSF.

Causemetics line up_originalDonna Sheehan, CBCSF Executive Director and breast cancer survivor says, ““In313281_300555023292053_159476780733212_1399781_779817079_n1 my seven years of work providing psychosocial support to those affected by breast cancer, it became very clear that the financial cost was often more stressful than the diagnosis and treatment, which is why I started the Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund,” says Donna Sheehan, .

“Despite tens of millions raised to find a cure, many of the 23,000 Canadians diagnosed this year need financial help today. We donate the lion’s share of funds raised to helping women fight the disease, and Causemetics represents a long-term fundraising revenue stream. Prevention is a key mandate and we believe minimizing exposure to harmful toxins is part of the solution, so working with cosmetics industry partners who create natural products is perfectly in alignment.”

For more information on this great initiative, click here.  

 

Support The Girls!

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mail1Watch here on October 14th for an exciting new fundraising campaign for CBCSF

Ten Things

Ten things we want you to know about the Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund.

We are building a community of support for breast cancer patients facing

a financial crisis.

We feel that every donor has the right to know that his or her donation makes

an impact.

We believe that Canadians should be informed about the financial crisis that often

accompanies a breast cancer diagnosis.

We acknowledge the science that informs us about the links between breast cancer

and the environment.

We demand that public policy protect all Canadians from environmental toxins.

We think differently about raising money for breast cancer.313281_300555023292053_159476780733212_1399781_779817079_n1

We are sure if shopping could cure breast cancer—we would have found

a cure by now.

We will never ask you to buy anything pink…. EVER.

We think differently about breast cancer.

We know a lot of other people do too.

39 Old Mill Rd. #1002 Toronto, ON, M8X 1G6 416.233.7410 Reg.# 83661 2804 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Earlier this week I shared information about Erin Arbabha’s memoir and self-help book, I Have Survived.  Please read on …

SYNOPSIS
Erin’s memoir of her journey is very personal, fascinating and life changing. She finds herself stuck between two cultures and believes when her core femininity are challenged after losing her hair and breasts. Unknown
In “I have Survived”, Erin walks you through her first warning signs that she neglected for 6 months and then later when she learned about her diagnosis ending up with multiple surgeries followed by 6 months of aggressive chemotherapy. It is when she is at at the darkest and lowest point of her life that she finds beautiful side of herself that transcends her beyond the physical world. She finds peace, beauty and tranquility that she had never experienced before.
Erin shares valuable section at the end of the book where she gives advise to patients, friends and family members, caregivers, medical community and employers.

I Have Survived is endorsed by Nancy Brinker, chief founder of Susan G Komen Foundation, Race for the Cure.

Erin, why did you write this book?

Unknown-2My intention in writing this book is to share the thoughts I collected while journaling during this period, so that others can find solace in my hardships and triumphs. If I can help only even a handful of women, then it is worth it.

What do you do for fun?

I love speeding time with my dog, Jelly Bean. I enjoy fitness and art. I row 2-3 times a week and try to participate in pairing workshop as much as i can.

To read more about Erin and download her inspirational and helpful memoir, click here.

October = Breast Cancer Awareness

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month but really every day we need to keep our thoughts focused on battling this disease that affects so many of us, in so many different ways.

UnknownMeet my friend Erin Arbabha, a lively, lovely, energetic and engaging woman.

Her book, I Have Survived: One Woman’s Ten-Year Journey As A Breast Cancer Survivor,  is a powerful resource that contains helpful guidelines for cancer patients, caregivers, family, friends, and employers.

 

As Erin battled breast cancer she had the foresight to record the details of her journey, never thinking she would ever use the information for anything more than her own needs. As time passed, she became aware of how her story might benefit others.

Endorsed by The Komen Foundation, this book is part memoir and part helpful guide518yhqJY8OL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-v3-big,TopRight,0,-55_SX278_SY278_PIkin4,BottomRight,1,22_AA300_SH20_OU01_ for family, friends, employers as well as patients and healthcare providers. With the help of meticulous notes kept throughout the hills and valleys of her battle, Erin has been able to provide readers with a comprehensive guide as well as a touching, inspiring story of resilience, strength and promise.

To connect with Erin, click below:

Website

ANOTHER SITE NOT TO BE MISSED IS THE FABULOUS BLOGGER/AUTHOR SUSIE LINDAU’S WILD RIDE WEBSITE ~ BOOB REPORTS ~ Her candid chronicles about her battle with breast cancer are laced with wit and humor as well as poignant moments and valuable information. Susie shared her journey online in real time and took all of her followers along for an experience none of us will ever forget. The good news is she also has a heartfelt story of survival.

Unknown-2 For answers to many questions you may have about breast cancer, please click on this link to the NationalBreastCancer.org. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Early detection is vital!

I’ll be sharing other breast cancer websites I believe will be of interest, as the month progresses. Stay tuned and be informed!

 

Power Of The Purse ~Sept. 25 ~ join us!

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Do YOU have your ticket yet for #PowerLondon in the beautiful community of London, Ontario? We are only a day away from the 6th annual conference and it’s bigger and better than ever! Don’t miss this year’s exciting speaker line-up along with the Vendor Marketplace on Thursday, September 25th!

This year this major networking event for women will be generously supporting the new St. Joseph’s Hospice in London.

“We want women to invest in themselves. It is really about a day where we gather together to celebrate women’s empowerment,”  says founder, Cynthia O’Neill. “We want women to be inspired, we want them to be educated and motivated and celebrated.” I would like to add that we also make certain they have a very enjoyable day!

Click here for tickets and further information : www.powerofthepurse.ca/london-2014-tickets/

I’m honoured to be one of the speakers again this year and look forward to seeing you there!

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