16 things to do, buy and eat to support Breast Cancer Awareness in October

Move for Breast Cancer- Yolo Run 2016

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PHOTOGRAPH: X-Change Republic

Here’s your chance to run shirtless for a good cause, wearing only your sports bra or the one that comes in your race pack. In fact, for every runner who goes shirtless, race organiser X-Change Republic will donate a support bra to Breast Reconstruction Awareness Singapore (BRAS), which is essential for breast cancer patients recovering from surgery.

Also happening on the same day is Yolo Yoga, a mass outdoor session by yoga accessories company Manduka. It is led by popular yoga instructor Liv Lo.



When: Oct 22, 2016, 7am-12pm.

Where: Gardens By The Bay (East) 

Registration: Online at www.yolorun.com.

Closing date: Oct 20

Registration fee: $54 for the 5km race, $66 for the 10km route (competitive; win 2XU vouchers).    

Just Say It- Say #Breast. Save Lives

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PHOTOGRAPH: Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF)



BCF’s Say #Breast. Save Lives, digital campaign encourages people to talk more openly about breast cancer by first learning to say the word “breast” to remove the awkwardness around it. Check out their interesting social experiment that demonstrates that there is nothing embarrassing about saying the word, here: http://saybreast.sg



Show your support by posting a video of yourself saying the word “breast” with the hashtag #breast and #bcfsg on any social media platform and nominate three or more friends to do the same.

Wear a Pink Ribbon

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PHOTOGRAPH: Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF)

The easiest way to show your solidarity for breast cancer patients as well as survivors, and to support breast cancer awareness in Singapore, is to wear a Pink Ribbon pin throughout October. A regular one goes for a minimum donation of $2, while a crystal-encrusted pin calls for a minimum donation of $5. These pins are available at the Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) and its partner organisations all around Singapore. Visit .

 

Bobbi Brown Art Stick Duo, $72

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PHOTOGRAPH: Estee Lauder

 

These lip pencils, in bright and neutral shades with a long-wearing, creamy, matte finish, work as both lipsticks and lip liners. For each set sold, $15 goes to the BCRF.

Available at #B2-45 Ion Orchard and Bobbi Brown counters islandwide.



Every year, the Estee Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign (BCA) – launched by the late Evelyn H. Lauder, co-creator of the Pink Ribbon and founder of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in the US – raises funds to support global research, education and medical services for breast cancer treatment through the sale of limited-edition Pink Ribbon products from participating brands. 

 

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+, $85 (200ml)

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PHOTOGRAPH: Estee Lauder

This limited-edition Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ comes with a key ring with four pretty charms, including a Pink Ribbon. The lotion keeps your skin hydrated and strengthens the moisture barrier by locking in moisture. For every bottle sold, $10 goes to the BCRF. 

Available at all Clinique counters.  

Every year, the Estee Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign (BCA) – launched by the late Evelyn H. Lauder, co-creator of the Pink Ribbon and founder of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in the US – raises funds to support global research, education and medical services for breast cancer treatment through the sale of limited-edition Pink Ribbon products from participating brands. 

Estee Lauder Pink Perfection Color Collection, $86

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PHOTOGRAPH: Estee Lauder

The set contains a makeup palette with four Pure Color Envy Eye Shadows, one Pure Color Envy Blush, and one full-size Pure Color Envy Lipstick, all tucked into a case. For every set sold, $10 goes to the BCRF.

Available at #B2-52 Ion Orchard as well as Robinsons The Heeren, Robinsons Raffles City and Tangs at Tang Plaza.



Every year, the Estee Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign (BCA) – launched by the late Evelyn H. Lauder, co-creator of the Pink Ribbon and founder of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in the US – raises funds to support global research, education and medical services for breast cancer treatment through the sale of limited-edition Pink Ribbon products from participating brands. 

 

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II, $136 (50ml)

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PHOTOGRAPH: Estee Lauder

The brand’s bestselling Advanced Night Repair is said to boost your skin’s natural repair processes as you sleep, so you wake up looking radiant and wellrested. This edition includes an enamel Pink Ribbon pin, and $20 from the sale of each bottle goes to the BCRF.

Available at #B2-52 Ion Orchard as well as Robinsons The Heeren, Robinsons Raffles City and Tangs at Tang Plaza.

Every year, the Estee Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign (BCA) – launched by the late Evelyn H. Lauder, co-creator of the Pink Ribbon and founder of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in the US – raises funds to support global research, education and medical services for breast cancer treatment through the sale of limited-edition Pink Ribbon products from participating brands. 

La Mer The Lip Balm, $105 (9g)

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PHOTOGRAPH: Estee Lauder

This limited-edition minty-cool balm is said to rejuvenate your puckers and make them soft and supple with the brand’s signature nourishing Miracle Broth as well as an intense moisture complex. La Mer will donate 20 per cent from the sale of each lip balm to the BCRF.

Available at Robinsons The Heeren, Robinsons Raffles City and Tangs at Tang Plaza.

Every year, the Estee Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign (BCA) – launched by the late Evelyn H. Lauder, co-creator of the Pink Ribbon and founder of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in the US – raises funds to support global research, education and medical services for breast cancer treatment through the sale of limited-edition Pink Ribbon products from participating brands. 

Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask, $59 (100ml)

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PHOTOGRAPH: Estee Lauder

The deeply moisturising ingredients, including avocado and apricot kernel oils, provide a rich, hydrating treat for tired skin. It also contains Japanese seaweed to help repair the skin’s moisture barrier. For each mask sold, $10 goes to the BCRF.

Available at #B3-55/56 Ion Orchard and all Origins counters.

Every year, the Estee Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign (BCA) – launched by the late Evelyn H. Lauder, co-creator of the Pink Ribbon and founder of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in the US – raises funds to support global research, education and medical services for breast cancer treatment through the sale of limited-edition Pink Ribbon products from participating brands. 

 

Pink delights at L’Espresso restaurant

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PHOTOGRAPH: Goodwood Park Hotel

 

Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road. Afternoon tea buffet is available Mon-Thur, 2-5.30pm; Fri-Sun and public holidays, noon-2.30pm (first seating), 3-5.30pm (second seating)

In October, enjoy a ‘pink’ treat at L’Espresso. The hotel’s popular English Afternoon Tea buffet is going pink with a gorgeous assortment of savoury foods, sweets and pastries specially created by the hotel’s culinary team for this limited period. 

You will also receive a BCF pink ribbon pin, and the hotel will donate to BCF the value of the total number of pins given out.

Strawberry Yuzu Thought Cake from The Line Shop

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PHOTOGRAPH: Shangri-La Hotel Singapore

$38 for a whole cake. Pre-orders available at www.slsfestive.oddle.me. Collection is from the lobby of Shangri-La Hotel Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Road; daily, Oct 1-31, 2016.

Topped with a chocolate pink ribbon, this lovely heart-shaped cake is strawberry flavoured with vanilla sponge and frosted with a cloud of yuzu cream and delicate lemon caviar. For each cake sold, $3.80 will be donated to BCF. 

 

Pink Afternoon Tea at Rose Veranda and Lobby Court

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PHOTOGRAPH: Shangri-La Hotel Singapore

Shangri-La Hotel Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Road. Available Oct 1-31, 2016. The Rose Veranda Pink High Tea Buffet is available Mon-Thurs, 11.30am-6pm; Fri- Sun, 11.30am-2pm (first seating), 3-6pm (second seating). The Lobby Court’s Three-Tier Pink Afternoon Tea is available daily, 3-5.30pm.

The Pink High Tea Buffet ($52++) at Rose Veranda will feature a rotating selection of blush-toned sweets, such as rose macarons, strawberry lychee bars and a pink chocolate fountain. It’s a lovely treat for tea lovers, who get to choose from 164 premium tea blends.

At Lobby Court, you can enjoy the Three-Tier Pink Afternoon Tea ($42++), consisting of savoury creations include rose petal buns filled with crab, and duck parfait with pink guava chutney on brioche. The set includes unlimited coffee or tea.

Top off your experience at either restaurant with Perrier-Jouet Blason Rose, Champagne, France ($178++ per bottle), or two-time recipient of the Best Sparking Rosé of Chile, Miguel Torres Santa Digna Estelado Sparkling Rose, Curico Valley, Chile($78++ per bottle). The hotel will donate 15 per cent of the proceeds from each bottle sold to the BCF.

Wacoal – Bra Fitting

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PHOTOGRAPH: Wacoal 

Looking for new lingerie? Get a measured fitting at any Wacoal outlet and the brand will donate 50 cents to BCF, no purchase required. You’ll also receive a limited edition car decal as a token of appreciation. While you’re at the store, don’t forget to pick up a BCF Pink Ribbon pin as well.

Available at Wacoal stores islandwide.

Pazzion – Pink for Hope ballerina flats

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PHOTOGRAPH: Pazzion   

Slip your feet into a pretty pair of limited edition Pink for Hope ballerina flats ($79). Pazzion will donate 30 per cent of the price of each pair to BCF. All customers who buy a pair will also receive a specially designed Thank You card and a BCF Pink Ribbon pin. 

Available at all Pazzion stores islandwide and at http://www.pazzion.com.

Snupped – Wear It Pink collection

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PHOTOGRAPH: Snupped



Snupped has collaborated with artists from around the globe to launch the Wear It Pink collection for the month of October. Choose from a range of adorable laptop sleeves, phone covers, drawstring bags and more (from $12 for a ceramic coaster). Net proceeds from the collection will be donated to BCF.

Available at http://pink.snupped.com/.

Plinio Visona – Leather Goods

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PHOTOGRAPH: Plinio Visona 



Spoil yourself without the guilt this October with a beautiful leather bag or wallet (from $80 for a leather wraparound bracelet), painstakingly handcrafted in Italy. To support breast cancer awareness, Plinio Visona will donate a 110 per cent of the retail price to Cancer Wellness, a non-profit organisation based in Singapore that aims to provide befriending, supportive care, wellness-based activities and education for cancer patients and caregivers. For more information, visit www.cancerwellness.sg. 

Available at #01-99, Roxy Square 2, 50 East Coast Road