Weekend Feature: Fight Breast Cancer Year-Round
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NY1 VIDEO: Every hour, 20 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer. Jacqui Stafford, the executive style director of Shape Magazine, shares with NY1 some ways to donate to the cause year-round. For the full list, check out the latest edition of Shape Magazine or visit
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Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The BCRF's online giving program, at timeforresearch.org, allows users to sponsor research time and create their own donation page. Donations as small as $25 or $50 can sponsor an hour of research.
Wilson "Hope" Tennis Racket; Pink And Yellow Tennis Balls
Wilson is the Official Sporting Good Equipment Sponsor of the BCRF, and the two groups have been partners since 1998. The Hope Racket costs $30 and the Hot Pink and Yellow Tennis Balls cost $3.50. One percent of the purchase price of Wilson "Hope" products go towards BCRF. Visit www.wilsontennis.com for more details.
Streamlight Flashlight "Pink Nano" Flashlight
For every $12 "Pink Nano" bulb sold, $1 goes to BRCF. Visit www.streamlight.com for details.
Moodlights "Hot Pink Sassy" Light Bulb
These 25-watt bulbs give a glow like candlelight. For every $3.95 sold, 10 percent goes to BCRF. Visit www.mood-factory.com for details.
Hard Rock "Pinktober" Initiative
The rock music-themed eatery provides 75 percent of the retail price of several items to BCRF. They include a $12 pin, $28 T-shirt and a $20 keychain. Visit www.hardrock.com for details.
Baccarat: B Spirit Tourmaline Crystal Necklace
For every $495 B Spirit necklace sold at a Baccarat boutique, $65 goes towards BCRF. Visit www.baccarat.com for details.
Pink Lounge Slippers
The makers of these $15 slippers donate $75,000 every year to BCRF. Visit www.karenneuburger.com for details.
FreeFingers by Nina Wexler
These hand-knit cashmere gloves cost about $150, and $80 from every pair sold (100 percent of the profits) goes towards BCRF. Visit www.freefingersbynina.com for details.
Northland Dark Fruit Juice Blends
These beverages are rich in antioxidants and nutrients. For every $3 bottle sold, 25 cents go to BCRF. Visit www.northlandjuices.com for details.