survivors' circle partner program

We are proud to present the individuals who have signed up as Survivors' Circle Partners. Visit their web sites and learn about their motivation and their special promotions.

Bee-Pure Honey, Stephanie J. Gandia
Visit www.beepurehoney.com
"My husband and I own a small honey business and part of our founding philosophy was to be socially responsible and contribute to what we deem to be a worthy cause. My mother died of breast cancer in 1993. This year my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer as well. We firmly believe in supporting research to cure this dreadful disease."

Better Planet Brands, Kristy Guerra
Visit www.acureorganics.com. Website launches January 2010.
"The mission of Better Planet Brands is to create unique products that have a positive impact on both people and the planet. I remember how scared we were when my grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer. We had always shared a special bond and her sister had died of breast cancer at a young age. With treatment, my grandmother survived for a few more years. I decided to found this company in her honor after she died in 2008. The goal is to help raise money and awareness for breast cancer research. We are proud to donate to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and support them in their quest for a cure. We are donating $1.00 for each skincare product sold."

Bluestone Payments, LLC, Linda Rossetti
Visit www.bluestonepayments.com
Pink Payments Survivor Programs Gives Back! Pink Payments is a proud supporter of women and the issues, concerns, and businesses which surround them. Pink Payments is a merchant service solution that provides debit and credit card payment processing solutions to a variety of businesses. Pink Payments is a program of Bluestone Payments, LLC, and was created to support women's interests and the belief of giving back to the community of women. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is very important to founder and President, Linda Rossetti: "My mother, Dorothy Leventhal, is a breast cancer survivor, so breast cancer research is critical to me and my mom, as well as to women around the world. I'm proud to be a contributor to the ongoing cause to find a cure," said Rossetti. By supporting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Pink Payments is proud to give back to the community of women worldwide.

CAREBOX™, Christine Curavo
Visit www.carebox.com
"I recently lost both parents to lung cancer. One right after the other. Only days before I buried my dad, my cousin was dx with breast cancer right out of the blue. I didn't get it at first, but now I do. I needed to do something to stop all this loss, so I started CAREBOX, a series of unique gift boxes to promote thoughtful expressions of love, laughter and concern for people who want to show they care when they don't know what to say to somebody confronted with a challenging life situation. I am donating 10% of sales towards finding a cure for cancer."

Days Ago, Kathleen Whitehurst
Visit www.howmanydaysago.com
"I am an eleven-year breast cancer survivor who endured chemotherapy, a mastectomy, and a Tram flap reconstruction. Inspired by my family's love to fight the disease, I had 7 surgeries in 4 years. After my checkup in 2007, my doctor challenged me to help other women facing the same battle I overcame. My daughter Jamie worked with me at the time at the company I founded with a friend. We manufactured our invention called the DaysAgo Digital Day Counter. Jamie, who had stood by me through all my treatments, suggested creating a Pink DaysAgo for women to stick to the bathroom mirror to remind how long it had been since their last breast self-exam. We introduced the Pink DaysAgo in October 2007. 10% of sales are donated to breast cancer programs. It is also available to individuals and organizations for fundraising efforts at wholesale cost, or as a donation."

Every Woman Wears Many Masks/SABA Associates Books, Beverly Baker and Fern Samuels
Visit www.sabapoetryart.com (under construction)
"Fern Samuels, a breast cancer survivor, artist, and Beverly Baker, poet, have created a book of poetry and related art, entitled "Every Woman Wears Many Masks." It illustrates disguises that women hide behind. It has both humor and pathos and we have been told it's a beautiful book."

Currently on sale on Amazon under title and authors for $15.00 plus $3.99 shipping.

eZall Technologies LLC, John Collet
Visit www.ezall.com
eZall Technologies offered it's applicator in the Pink Color starting in June of 2008. The foamer applicator is used to apply eZall's biobased Total Body Wash to horses, cattle, dogs and other livestock for a clean that saves time, effort and money. Extraordinary cleaning power without harsh chemicals or residue; eZall delivers the ultimate plant based cleaners made from a blend of non-ionic surfactants from renewable resources. 50 cents from the sale of each Pink foamer is being donated and split between BCRF and a local breast cancer organization. The program is currently in its second year with plans to continue as a permanent part of the eZall line of products.

In The Pink Jewelry, Karen L. Colli
Visit www.inthepinkjewelry.com
"My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 50's. She underwent a mastectomy to avoid having to go through chemo and radiation. Her choice was a difficult one that no woman should have to make. She is now in her 70's and cancer free. In The Pink Jewelry is an online jewelry and accessory store that wants to give back to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation to help find a cure so no woman has to make that choice again. At In The Pink Jewelry, we donate 5% of each sale to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Let's work together to find a cure."

Juva Skin & Laser Center, Dr. Bruce Katz
Visit www.juvaskin.com
Located in the heart of New York City, The Juva Skin and Laser Center offers state-of-the-art specialized procedures in laser and cosmetic surgery, aesthetic skin care and general dermatology. Juva Skin and Laser Center is offering breast cancer survivors a 10% discount on massages and facials in the Juva MediSpa. Treatments must be booked with Lana in order to receive the discount. Juva will also donate 10% of the purchase price of each treatment to BCRF. Call 212-421-9501 to book your appointment today and tell them that you are a breast cancer survivor.

Lissé Leggings, Beth Gold-Cohen
Visit www.LisseLeggings.com
"Exactly four years ago I was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. I was in the best shape of my life. However, it wasn't a complete shock because years earlier I had been diagnosed with LCIS. Although I was very diligent about my breast health, the type of cancer I had did not show on a mammogram until it was advanced. I discovered the lump myself. I shaved off my long black hair, had a bilateral double mastectomy, endured months of chemotherapy followed by radiation and four more surgeries. Today, I am happy to say I am cancer free. My husband suffered from Hodgkin's disease years earlier, so it seemed unlikely to me I would be a cancer survivor as well. And I am blessed with two healthy and beautiful daughters.

During my ordeal I gained a tremendous amount of weight. One day I had the idea to sew my leggings from my own wardrobe onto a control top garment and Lissé Leggings™ were born. They are a unique combination of clothing with control that appeals to women of all ages and sizes. This February the leggings were shipped to many upscale retailers all over the country and they are an overnight sensation. I hope to sell many so I can continue give back to BCRF."

Nana's Girl, Kelly Ann Hanzlik
Visit http://kellyannhanzlik.com/
"When I was eleven years old, my Grampy in Boston called. He was worried about my Nana. My Mom flew there and immediately brought my Nana to the ER. They told us Nana had breast cancer. Two weeks later she was gone. I still miss her very much. I wrote Nana's Girl to express that. It is fiction, but stems from a caricature she had drawn of me as a child. I still have that caricature, as well as the huge teddy bear she bought me at Filenes, and the little blue haired Flatsie doll from Woolworths. I carry it in my purse. She's my little mascot.

Nana's Girl is for all who have lost someone dear, but especially for those who have lost someone to breast cancer. Nana never got any treatment for her breast cancer. She never told anyone. I am sure that she didn't want anyone to worry. I can only imagine how she must have suffered. It is my hope to prevent even one more person from suffering from breast cancer, so all profits from Nana's Girl will be donated to BCRF in loving memory of Katherine Mahan."

Pink Paper, Ink, Veronika Littlefield
Visit www.pinkpaperink.com
"In May of 2008, I lost my mother to a 17-year battle with cancer. A beautiful woman with a big heart and an even greater laugh, my mother was an inspiration to many. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't wish she were still here and that no one should lose a loved one this way. My mother was a hairdresser who made the world more beautiful, one person at a time. Pink Paper, Ink is my way of following in her footsteps. Offering stylish wedding stationery on recycled paper and a mailing service for convenience, Pink Paper, Ink donates a percentage of its profits from every single order to the fight against breast cancer in hopes that one day there will be a cure."

Restorative Cleaning Services, Chris Barton
Visit www.rcsgrp.com
"We are a family owned Dry Cleaning company that is expanding into the "valet" pickup and delivery of dry cleaning and laundry in/from office buildings and residences. Our "specials" will be printed in pink and our collection "drop off" bins will proudly wear the pink ribbon. My mother passed away from breast cancer and this is a small tribute to her name. We are very thankful for the opportunity to support this wonderful cause."

Unique Toilet Paper and Paper Towel Holder, Lovie Mays
Visit www.uniquetpholder.com
"I am just an ordinary person trying to do extraordinary things and help make a difference. Every since I got diagnosed with breast cancer on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 2:45pm, I have been on a journey to find a cure for all cancers. That is why I designed the unique toilet paper and paper towel holder to raise funds for cancer research. Since my diagnosis, I have been inundated with phone calls from people newly diagnosed wanting to know what they should do. I've lost a lot of friends to cancer before and after my diagnosis and it never gets easy losing a friend to cancer. I tell them to trust in whatever higher power they believe in and go through the treatment. I tell them to get as much education on the subject as possible, because knowledge is power. I tell them to have a positive attitude and be around positive people, and at the end of the day love yourself."

YogaSole Studio, Evalena V. Leedy & Antonella Pannullo
Visit www.yogasole.com
"YogaSole's mission is to bring the healing art of yoga into peoples' lives and to find ways to give back to our community. Evalena's Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer only 2 months ago. After 2 lumpectomies and many ups and downs, she is now making her way through her first week of radiation therapy. We are hopeful that she will be cured and will join the ranks of the breast cancer survivors who have suffered before her. Everyone we speak to has been touched in one way or another by the pain of breast cancer. After a mastectomy, Antonella's aunt is thankfully a 10 year survivor. The satistics of those who have been or will be afflicted in the future are almost overwhelming. The journey to finding a cure is long and costly, and it is in honor of the survivors and in hope for finding a cure in the future that we will donate the cost of the mat rentals at our studio to BCRF. We wish to raise awareness and generate support for the very necessary research efforts of compassionate, driven, health care professionals. We are honored to join the survivors circle partner program."

yummie tummie®, Heather Thomson
Visit www.yummietummie.com
"Yummie Tummie is the first modern shapewear that's comfortable, sexy and meant to be seen. My collection is meant to empower women so they feel slimmer, more comfortable and sexier-not ashamed-everyday. My dear friend was afflicted with breast cancer and, having radiation, she would tell me how her Yummie Tummie tank was the only top she could wear after the treatments because the cotton was so soft and non irritating. I knew that there was something more I could do to help survivors feel better in the aftermath of breast cancer. The Mastectomy Tank is made from the softest cotton with molded breast cups to allow a woman to have back her natural shape under her clothes. The cups have pockets for the gel inserts to create an even more natural shape or feel. I hope that for some women, this tank can be the first step in their recovery."