Shop for a Cause

Food

Load up on nutrients with D'Arrigo Brothers Andy Boy Romaine Hearts ($2.49-$2.99) and Broccoli Rabe ($2.49); D'Arrigo Brothers donates $100,000 annually to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

www.andyboy.com

Your sweet tooth will thank you when you try b.sweet's Chocolate Rx 12-Ounce Assortment Box ($24.95) and Pillow Pops ($12.95); 20 percent of each box and 30 percent from each pop set will be given to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

www.bsweets.com

The Carousel Pink Ribbon Cheesecake and the Pink Velvet Cake (both $39.95) are made with the cause in mind -- in shades of pink with an awareness ribbon to decorate; $3 per cake will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

www.carouselcakes.com

Take a bite to fight breast cancer with these shortbread Color-a-Cookie Pink Ribbon Cookies ($1.75-$1.99); .50 per package will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Available at 7-Eleven stores and A&P supermarkets.

The Jelly Belly Fruit Punch Sport Beans ($.99) are more than just candy -- they're packed with vitamins to enhance sports performance and come in a pink package to show support; 5 percent of sales will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Available at Target and Walgreen's stores.

Personal Care

Conair has a line of pink hair-styling products just for breast cancer awareness, including everything from brushes and hair accessories to appliances ($5.99-$19.99); a minimum donation of $100,000 will be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

www.conair.com

Slip into these comfy pink HoMedics Massaging Slippers ($19.99-$24.99) while you relax; $1 from each pair will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Available at Bed Bath & Beyond stores.

Sporting Goods

Everlast's line of pink boxing equipment and women's apparel (from $4.99-$99.99) really pack a punch when it comes to breast cancer support; 5 percent from the sales of all products go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

www.everlast.com

Get great exercise without tripping on a rope with Jumpsnap's Ropeless Jump Rope ($59.95); $20 from each rope will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

www.jumpsnap.com

Support the cause and hit the slopes this winter with K2's Tough Love Ski ($1,200) and Luna Snowboard ($389.99); a minimum of $100,000 is donated annually to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

www.k2snowboarding.com
www.k2skis.com

Try out your moves on the Pink "Help Fight Breast Cancer" Yoga Mat ($24.95) by MatsMatsMats.com; 10 percent of the purchase price will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

www.matsmatsmats.com

Wilson Sporting Goods has a line of pink sporting equipment to get your game on and help fight for a cure (from $2.50-$199.99); a minimum of $150,000 will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Available at Target, Wal-Mart, and Sports Authority stores.

Programs

10-5 to Save Lives is a day fitness program where Contours Express members donate 29-minute workouts to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Participants collect pledges for their workout; a minimum of $15,000 will be donated.

www.contoursexpress.com

Ouidad's Curl for a Cure raises money year-round to help beat breast cancer. Anyone interested can visit their Web site, click on the donation box, and make a donation. The Ouidad salon will match every dollar raised up to $50,000.

www.ouidad.com

Originally published on LHJ.com, October 2007.