October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month… You Can Help Make a Difference

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. About 1 in 8 US women (approx. 12%) will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, so almost all of you are affected by breast cancer either directly or through someone you care about.

Throughout the month of October, Lion Brand Yarn Company will donate 20% of the purchase price of a selection of pink yarns (see below) and our Knit for Life and Crochet for a Cause Kits to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation^®, while supplies last. BCRF’s mission is to advance the world’s most promising research to eradicate breast cancer in our lifetime. For more information about BCRF, please visit bcrfcure.org.

We’re proud to support BCRF because 91% of the money they raise goes to breast cancer research and awareness programs. They also understand the importance of prevention and they’re happy to share learning and helpful information from outside organizations such as this article from the Mayo Clinic, 9 breast cancer prevention tips from the Mayo Clinic.
Lion Brand Yarns to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pink is the official color of breast cancer awareness month. (You save 20%, plus Lion Brand will donate 20% of the purchase price of the following pink yarns to BCRF.)

Baby’s First – Fairy Tale
Fun Fur^® – Flamingo
Luxe Fur^® – Pink
Pound of Love^® – Pink
Quick & Cozy – Bubble Gum
Sock^TM-Ease- Lollipop
Superwash Merino Cashmere – Blossom
Vanna’s Choice^® – Soft Pink
Vanna’s Choice^® Baby – Lullaby Pink
Vanna’s Colors^® Yarn – Wildflower

Other Products that Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Oliso® Smart Iron with iTouch® Technology TG1100 Pink

As a Corporate Alliance Partner, Oslio will donate $10 of every purchase of this limited edition iron, while supplies last, to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). BCRF’s mission is to advance the world’s most promising research to eradicate breast cancer in our lifetime. Learn more about it here.

Denise Interchangeable Knitting Kit (pink) with New Colored Needles, with $5 Donation

The original – in pink with pastel needles! This compact set raises funds for breast cancer research with $5 going directly to the research lab. Like it’s blue counterpoint, this kit offers convenience, great value, and an extensive range of knitting possibilities. Easy to organize, with a place for everything … but everything in its place only if you’re not working on five projects at once! Learn more about it here.

Let’s save lives.