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.

Bald is...Beautiful, Elliot Brown
Visit www.baldis.com
"My Grandmother is a breast cancer survivor living 30+ yrs. She told me all along that I would survive. I created this site while undergoing treatment for a grade IV brain tumor. The past few years were filled with surgeries, chemo, radiation and all the fun stuff that goes along with it. Now I am launching baldis.com as a survivor. "Bald is...Beautiful" is selling hats with a portion of proceeds going to cancer research. The goal is to help alleviate the pain and mental anguish that goes into the battle against cancer. It is to make light of losing one's hair and explain that being bald is beautiful - beauty comes from the inside. Its universal appeal is applicable to men, women, and children of all ages, races, and religions. We hope to boost the confidence of many people throughout the world and to help fund the cure for cancer."

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."

Carly's Wish Jewelry, LLC, Mimi Fisher
Visit www.carlyswishjewelry.com
"I have a line of jewelry that I named in memory of my daughter who died at the age of 16, in 1995, from asthma. I call my line "Carly's Wish Jewelry." Though she died of asthma, my jewelry is totally designed for breast cancer awareness. ALL of the profits from my little business go to breast cancer research."

Confections For A Cause, William Bushey & Mitchell Martin
Visit www.cfcause.com
"We both have family members who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and treated early, which afforded them the hope that early detection can provide. We have also experienced another family member who has passed on after a long battle with the disease of breast cancer. We have personally seen its devastating toll on the entire family as a result of death, and also the promise that early detection has offered. It is the dedication and desire to help others, as shown by The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, along with our families' personal experiences with breast cancer that has been the catalyst for us to take action. We co-founded Confections for a Cause, Inc. to raise funds that support a number of worthy causes by offering unique, consumable confections. Our first product is designed to support the Breast Cancer initiative."

Creswell Sock Mills, Rex Creswell
Visit www.sockmills.com
"Our company is a private owned LLC sock company that is owned by me and my wife. We have been selling socks for over 5 years, but we have been involved in sock production over 15 years. Breast Cancer is important to us because of breast cancer history in our family. My Grandmother, whom I was very close to just passed away, had breast cancer, and another Aunt has also been diagnosed with breast cancer."

Distinction, Berta Lippert
Visit www.shopdistinction.com
"In the spring of 2004, my mother and best friend were both diagnosed with breast cancer within two weeks of one another. My mother was in Minnesota and my best friend in California. Their surgeries to remove the tumors were only 36 hours apart. After flying back and forth to be with each at their surgery and accompanying them to many of their chemotherapy and radiation treatments for months to come; I was left both deeply moved by their amazing spirit during this difficult time and highly motivated to do my part to fight against this disease that affects so many women. It was then that I established the "Giving Back" campaign. I wanted to both honor these individuals and to share my profits with the organizations that fight against breast cancer."

Everyday Jewels, Heather Smith
Visit www.everydayjewels.net
Everyday, 400+ women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer. "In April of 2003, my mother was one of them," recalls Everyday Jewels founder, Heather Smith. With a personal passion to help find a cure, Heather committed Everyday Jewels to fight breast cancer...Everyday. After graduating from Colgate University, her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Heather created jewelry to give to her mother's friends as lasting signs of appreciation for their support and help during her mother's difficult time. As a result, Everyday Jewels was born and has continued to expand distribution into high-end boutiques and retails stores throughout the U.S. A percentage of all company sales support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. But, Heather wants her customers to feel something even more special when they wear her creations...that Everyday Jewels is committed to the fight against breast cancer...Everyday!

Jonano eco-chic boutique, Bonnie Siefers
Visit www.jonano.com
"My mother died from cancer when I was just 19 years old and it was a life changing event. In a matter of months the person closest to me was gone. I was in college and had such a short time to say goodbye. As a grown woman, I carry the memory of my mother daily. This is why cancer research is important to me." Inspired by the Daffodil Days, jonano owner and artist Bonnie Siefers created beautiful daffodil tees envisioning "A World without Cancer." You can honor a loved one, brighten the day of someone touched by the disease, and help make the jonano mission possible - all at the same time!

Lost and Found, Noush Skaugen
Visit www.noushskaugen.com
"My mother passed away from Breast Cancer and left a huge void in my life. What held me together through it all was music. I have dedicated my debut full-length album 'Lost and Found' to my mother, other women who have passed on, and to everyone out there that has lost someone dear to them from this disease. It takes the people we love away and leaves us searching for a reason why. I am giving a percentage of the 'Lost and Found' album sales to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Through my music I hope to soothe our wounds, raise awarenes, and help to find a cure."

Save the ta-tas®, Julia Fikse
Visit www.savethetatas.com
"Save the ta-tas® is a fun-loving brand that gives 5% of every sale back to the fight against cancer. Offering everything from t-shirts and hats to boob lube™ (the first ever breast check soap with instructions and a check-off calendar) ta-tas® really is putting some fun in the fight against cancer.

Creator, Julia Fikse, experienced the effects of breast cancer at an early age. "My grandmother lost both breasts to the disease. As a result I learned the value of accepting and loving oneself no matter your appearance." After a second run-in with breast cancer in 2004 when her aunt had a double mastectomy, Fikse realized the importortance of promoting confidence and laughter in the hearts fo women battling breast cancer. Throwing a bit of her own humor into the mix, ta-tas® brand was born, proving laughter heals, as people all over the globe contribute to the fight through save the ta-tas® brand was born.
Laughter heals, Save the ta-tas®."

Silly Milly,Inc.
Visit www.sillymillygifts.com
"We are a family owned business that sells unique cards and gifts on-line and in Jen Wear Plus on Rt. 112 in Port Jeff Station, NY. The company was named after my grandmother, Mildred A. Canter, who was misdiagnosed and taken suddenly by this dreadful disease. 10% of the profits will be donated to the BCRF in the hopes of finding a cure. Not only was my Grandmother a respected Principal in the Special Education field for 30 years and honored with the "Woman of the Year" award in 1993, "for outstanding contributions to the advancement of women in education" by the Administrative Women in Education, but she was also a beloved wife, mother and grandmother and the loving Matriach of my family. I believe that we, as women, should live each day to the fullest but also donate to a worthy cause to help other women."

The Lovejoy Collection, Inc., Nancy B. Norton
Visit www.thelovejoycollection.com
"In 2004 I was faced with this disease at its earliest stage. I wanted to know more about my condition and find support which lead me to, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. As I recovered from my surgery, I started to design and wear these beautiful pearl necklaces that made me feel good. It was not long after wearing these pieces that I decided to make it a business, donate back to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and promote awareness. My collection of genuine pearl and gemstone jewelry is designed for women like me, who want to look good, feel good and take comfort in knowing that they are helping to support the researchers that will find a cure for breast cancer. The Lovejoy Collection has chosen to donate 5% of our overall net profits to, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation along with 20% from the net proceeds from the sale of our "Think Pink" collection."

Wall Street Bead & Jewelry Exchange, Ellen Paster
Visit www.wallstreetbead.com
"Wall Street Bead & Jewelry Exchange has been a fixture in downtown Southampton Village for fourteen years. It has evolved from a simple bead store to an elaborate marketplace of beads and components from around the world. The store features finished jewelry composed of items sold in the store as well as unique antique and modern Indian Mughal jewelry.

I am surviving three breast cancer occurrences. The first one took place when I was 33 years old, twenty five years ago. I was cancer free for 18 years and then developed another different breast cancer in my other breast. Two years later I had a metastasis to my hip bone. It has been 6 1/2 years since that diagnosis. I believe I am alive today due to the advances in breast cancer treatment funded through this charity."

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."