The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization aiming to spread awareness and eradicate breast cancer as a life threatening disease. With one in eight women having breast cancer at some time in her life, it is a disease that affects almost everyone on the planet. Since October is breast cancer awareness month, many companies are teaming up with the Komen Foundation to raise awareness and aid in research and community outreach. Here are some great products to keep you fit and fabulous while helping a great cause!
New Balance – Lace Up for the Cure
New Balance Athletic Wear has an entire line of clothing and shoes that benefits the Komen Foundation year round! 5% of sales from the Lace Up for the Cure collection will go to Komen. Check out New Balance’s page for more information.
New Balance Fitness Walking Shoes 615, $67.99
Zumbathon – Zumba Fitness
Through October 31st, Zumba Fitness is donating 75% of Zumbathon ticket sales to Komen. Check out their website to find a local Party in Pink Zumbathon event! Also, 30% of sales of Zumbawear will benefit Komen.
During the month of October, specially marked packages of Fuze beverages, Teasdale teas, and Evian water will be sold in stores nationwide to benefit Komen.
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SodaStream is a revolutionary product that allows you to make homemade, completely customizable soda and sparkling water to your taste and preferred level of carbonation! For breast cancer awareness month, SodaStream has created a special limited edition soda maker with 5% of proceeds going to Komen.
To stay beautiful after those workout sessions, Sally Beauty Supply has created a special line of products just for breast cancer awareness with pink hair straighteners, pink tweezers, and so much more! Check out their website for the full line!
Be sure to look around your local stores to find other products benefiting breast cancer awareness and check out Jessica and Stephanie’s articles for more information on shopping pink!
Alli is a Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics junior at Michigan State University. When she isn’t spending time with friends and family or on the sidelines of an MSU football game, she can always be found playing with her dogs!
