Tag Archive: cancer

Sisters Create Portrait of “Hope”

The portrait of “Hope” is of breast cancer survivor, Leslie Haywood and her sister Brandy Wombwell-Kotowski (the amazing tattoo).  Leslie and her two younger sisters were first impacted by breast cancer as teenagers when their mother was diagnosed in her 30′s with stage IV breast cancer.  They watched as the treatment to this horrendous disease drained the mind…

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LifeNotes™ Strength Awareness Ribbon Necklace, Breast Cancer Awareness

This awareness ribbon is a constant reminder of the strength we need to endure those hard times or to support, honor or commemorate those whom we care for.  Part of the LifeNotes™ collection of necklaces by Jenny Present, this beautiful sterling silver necklace is inscribed with the word “strength” in a stylized font and composed…

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Cancer Awareness Journal Fundraiser

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we will be featuring a number of items that support the funding of Breast Cancer Research. Purchase this eco-friendly journal for yourself or a friend. 5% of the purchase price will be donated. Buy Now to Support Breast Cancer Research

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Creative Twist on Lemonade Fundraiser

I love what Oak Valley School did to put a creative twist on an old-fashioned fundraiser. To promote their upcoming lemonade stand, they had teachers bite into a lemon and make a funny “sour face”. Pictures were taken and hung up at the school. Then for two weeks, kids brought in change and placed it…

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Floating Fundraiser

Sunshine Rafting Adventures, in Oakdale, CA wrapped up their first annual “rafting for research” fundraiser bringing in $3000 for the American Cancer Society. What a simple, yet fun and creative fundraising idea! The company chose one day where the cost of their rafting adventure would be half price and all proceeds would benefit charity. More…

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The Travelling Toilet

This can be such a fun way to raise awareness for your cause and raise funds.  Here is how it works: Get an old (clean!) toilet and paint/decorate it as you wish.  Ours was painted purple and had “Flush Cancer” spelled on it. Place the toilet in a neighbor’s yard with a note (preferably in a…

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