Indie for Awareness
Friday, August 31st, 2007
Independent Designers Collaborate For Ovarian and Breast Cancer Awareness
10 of the hottest independent designers are launching their second annual campaign to raise funds and promote awareness on these two major diseases affecting women. In recent years society has seen the benefit of joint efforts to educate our Nation about cancer. While the number of women afflicted with ovarian and breast cancer continues to increase, the number of those working in support and awareness of these deadly diseases has also been on the rise. “Indie For Awareness,” a group of 21 talented, cutting-edge designers will impact the fight against cancer for the second consecutive year.
The “Indie For Awareness” campaign began in 2006 under the direction of campaign founders Jennifer Thompson of DivaTribe and Lilie Wells of A Planet 4 Creation. The 2006 campaign achieved its initial goals – raising awareness within the “indie” circuit via press and making substantial contributions to various breast cancer awareness organizations via sales with each individual designer’s product. This year, “indie” designers in various industries are making a footprint in the fight against ovarian and breast cancer. Recognizing a rapid increase in the number of women affected by various forms of gynecological cancers, the designers agreed to start the campaign in September to aid in the awareness of ovarian cancer. While each designer will determine the size and type of donation made on an individual basis, the group is dedicated to creating a unique campaign to raise funds and awareness for breast and ovarian cancer research. With the assistance of the blogger Pam Swider, a listing of every designer participating in this collaboration will be listed on the blog, Women For Hope. Direct links to each designer’s shop, which include handbags, greeting cards, bath and beauty products, and clothing, will provide consumers the opportunity to see signature products exclusively created for this campaign and give shoppers the opportunity to help each designer achieve her goal: providing 10-20% of all sales to the designer’s selected charitable organization.
During this, the second year for “Indie For Awareness,” designers have committed themselves to working in support of organizations provide hope for women afflicted by these deadly diseases. The efforts made by these designers show that collaboration and a passion to make a difference can change the world!
Special thanks go out to Maranda Miller from Zev Creations for writing and releasing this press release! Thanks Maranda!
Check out the designers below and stay tuned for additions…..
Pam - www.womenforhope.com
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for mama and her little ducklings Lucky Ducky Designs
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Lucky Ducky Designs has everyday accessories with extraordinary style. From bibs and blankets for babies, diaper bags for mom and aprons for girls both big and small, Lucky Ducky Designs has what you need for that special gift or just a treat for yourself.
For the months of September and October, Lucky Ducky Designs will contribute 10% of retail sales to SGK foundation. For details go to http://lddbaby.com/ |
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J Goode Designs
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JGoode Designs is gifts and apparel with a refreshing flare of girly attitude. Doodlie Designer/Illustrator Jennifer Goode combines every day encounters with a whimsical twist to create smile inspiring images; playful penguins, fabulous foodies and peace n love are but a few. Each unique design is available on an assortment of “goodies” appealing to all ages: graphic tees - specialty gifts - home and office décor - cards and prints. Products for the Cause: http://www.jgoodedesigns.com/Support-Breast_Cancer.html JGoode Designs donates a portion of BCA sale proceeds to the Susan G Komen Foundation year-round. During the entire month of October, 100% of the proceeds from sales of all Breast Cancer specific products will be donated to support Breast Cancer awareness, research and recovery efforts. |
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Think Pink Paper Products: During the months of September and October, Specialty Cards 4U will donate 20% of the sales of their limited edition note cards and bookmarks to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. These products make wonderful gifts; start your holiday shopping early and support a worthy cause at the same time! For Details go to: http://www.specialtycards4u.com/thinkpink.html |
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ZeVIn Creations
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ZeVin Creations very own Maranda designed a special card just for the awareness of women issues - “The Caring Woman”. We will donate 50% of our Awareness card sales to the Harriett B. Porter Cancer Education and Research Endowment (a local group that encourages screening and prevention for African Americans). For details: http://www.zevcards.com/celebrateWomen.php |
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Women For Hope
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For the month of September, in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month, Women For Hope will donate 15% of the gross proceeds from all Ovarian Cancer and Uterine Cancer Awareness Jewelry to CancerCare. We are introducing some new styles including a special limited edition set for Ovarian Cancer. For details see http://www.womenforhope.com/ovariancancerjewelry.html and http://www.womenforhope.com/ucjewelry.html.For the month of October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Women For Hope will donate 15% of the gross proceeds from all Breast Cancer Awareness Jewelry to CancerCare. For details see www.womenforhope.com/bcjewelry.html. |
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Bidwell Botanicals |
Pamper yourself pretty while supporting a worthy cause! Includes one each of our exclusive Spun Sugar Shea Butter Scrub, Shea Butter Body Wash and Hydrating Body Milk. We will donate 50% of our net sales from these gift sets to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. Each set is packaged in a gift box and tied up with a pretty pink ribbon with a silver awareness charm attached. For Details, see |
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Fosters Creations
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For the Month of September.Every order will get their choice of a FREE teal or peach ribbon air freshener in the scent of their choosing. Please specify your color and fragrance choice in the comments box at checkout. I will be donating 20% of all of the sales from September to www.cancerschmancer.org which is founded by Fran Drescher, a Uterine Cancer Survior.20% of my October sales will be donated to my local Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection program. All orders will receive a FREE Pink Ribbon Air freshener in the scent of their choosing. |
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Sommer Designs |
Sommer Designs, in Southern California, designs & manufactures a line of handcrafted handbags and women’s accessories, including their exclusive Breast Cancer Awareness Bag in Pink Toile. As an ongoing fundraiser, Sommer Designs donates 20% of the sale price of this bag to the Susan G.Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Los Angeles Affiliate all year long! For details, please visit:http://www.sommerdesigns.com/pink-toile-bam-malaga.htm - Together, Let’s Bag a Cure!. |
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Yndigo Designs |
Unique shells, hand-painted wood, and colorful semi-precious stones are just some of the ingredients used to create the ‘ethno-chic’ goodies over at Yndigo Designs. Whether it’s for work, for play, or a fanciful evening out, you’ll find the perfect handcrafted accent for any occasion in our eye-catching collection of necklaces, chokers, earrings (pierced and clip-on), bracelets, bangles, and more. Throughout the month of October, Yndigo Designs will donate 15% of all online retail sales to CancerCare. |
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Anna Bella Fine Stationary
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During the entire month of October, Anna Bella Fine Stationery will donate 50% of all procedes directly to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation when you buy ANY product with the color pink*. Choose from any of our sassy stationery sets, birth announcements or occasion invitations - if it’s got the color pink absolutely anywhere on the design, you’ll be supporting education and awareness of Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Research. Pretty neat! *does not include wedding-related orders or custom design services |
