THINK BEFORE YOU PINK

And so it begins tomorrow.  It's October...Breast Cancer Awareness Month...Pink October....Pinktober.  Whatever you call it, it's the month when breast cancer awareness takes over the world.  :)
     Almost everything you see will be pink, turn pink or have a pink ribbon stamped on it.  BUT PROCEED WITH CAUTION!  Just because it's pink or has a pink ribbon doesn't mean it's supporting the cause.
    So before you buy something with the intention of supporting the breast cancer fight, we offer these suggestions:
     1.  Find out if a portion of what you buy is going to the breast cancer fight.  (Check labels, signs around the product, etc)
     2.  What portion is being donated to the cause?  (If you're spending $100 for the item, are you comfortable with only a dime being donated to the cause, or a dollar from your $100?)
    3.  Which organization will benefit from what you buy?
    4.  What do you know about that organization?  (Is its focus research, direct help to patients?  How much of the organization's donations are used for administration, salaries, etc? )
     As you know, we are grateful for research, but we also believe in supporting LOCAL organizations right in your own community, which are helping patients in the breast cancer battle.  
    You can help make a difference, just remember....THINK BEFORE YOU PINK.
    
     

DESIGNER DOZEN SUCCESS !

Once again, we are overwhelmed by the kindness of friends and strangers.  Our Designer Dozen Purses & Prizes event was a smashing success.  We are grateful for all those who came out to the event and bought tickets in our handbag game of chance.
     We are truly indebted to the generous businesses and individuals who donated new, designer bags for the event.  A special thank you to: Bloomingdale's at The Mall at Millenia, Stanley Steemer of Central Florida, Dr. Craig and Susan Murray, Dr. Dawn Hill, Events Unlimited by M, Magi Hodges of Seminole Masonry, Jeffrey and Monica Campbell of State Farm Insurance Oviedo, KRS Wealth Management, Cool Way Direct, Mercedes Benz of South Orlando, Carmen Steffens at Mall at Millenia, Donald J Pliner at Mall at Millenia, Neiman Marcus at Mall at Millenia and Dillard's Florida Mall.
      And topping off the evening, we had some fabulous handbag models.  Thank you to on air talent from WFTV Channel 9:  Anchors Greg Warmoth and Jamie Holmes; and meteorologist Brian Shields.