After the initial onslaught of pink products, many people tend to start blocking out the barrage of pink boxes & bags by about mid-October. That means that sales of pink ribbon products and breast cancer awareness merchandise starts slowing down in the second half of the month, which affects the total amount many manufacturers and retailers donate to breast cancer charities.

We’re in the home stretch of the 2010 October Breast Cancer Awarness Month, so there’s still time to shop and help raise money for the cause! Nearly 100 online stores below have breast cancer awareness product promotions going through October 31st**, with some of them going on longer and offering additional sales as well. Either way, don’t delay!

Breast Cancer Awareness Clothing, Shoes & Accessories

• $150 from each sale of Aspinal of London’s exclusive Elizabeth Hurley handbag will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

• Defeat Breast Cancer NOW! Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month at CafePress

• Breast Cancer Awareness at Zappos!

• Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For every Dansko Pink Ribbon Professional sold, $5 goes to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure
• Support the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade with Reebok Pink Ribbon footwear and apparel. Shop now and help find a cure!Now thru 10/31/2010 -
• Help support a cure with every bra you buy at BareNecessities.com.

• Wacoal Support the Girls Buy Wacoal Awareness or Embrace and $4.00 is donated by HerRoom and Wacoal to Susan G. Komen
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month Receive 20% OFF our Mastectomy Bra

• Pick Pink at eBags! Year-round we donate 10% of the retail sales price of any pink product to the Susan G. Komen Foundation
• ShoptheLook.net is donating 20% of the proceeds to Breast Cancer Research. Buy your Flirt Scarf today!

• Oohilove Breast Cancer Awareness auctions – all proceeds will be donated to the “Susan G Komen For the Cure” foundation.

• $10 Donation to Breast Cancer With Pair of Jeans at BlueBee.com
• Get $15 Off Jeans When You Donate to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Use Code BOOTY15 from 10/6 – 10/11

• 15% Off sitewide for Breast Cancer Awareness and 5% to charity. Use Code SUPPORT15A At SwimsuitsForAll.com

• REI Deal of the Week! Breast Cancer Awareness Special – Save on Pink Clothing & Gear!

• Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Joes NewBalance with free shipping on any LACE UP purchase with promo code JNBOLACEUP through 10/31

• Think Pink Costumes for the Cure Benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure

• Support Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Shop Susan G. Komen Luggage- A donation is made with every purchase!

• Bagok.com Breast Cancer Awareness Promotion: Free shipping on orders over $50 with the code “BAGSOKBCA” , expire on Oct 31st, 2010.

• Click, shop and dontate. For the month of October a portion of your Natori.com purchase will go to breast cancer research.

• Shop Stella & Dot’s Pink Boutique. 20% of net proceeds go to breast cancer research.
• TriCity New Balance – Save 10% and get free shipping when you enter “cure” at checkoutSusan G. Komen New Balance Race for the Cure Shoes
• hop the following colors: Twirly Birds Pink, Loves Me…, Hope Garden and Pinwheel Pink and we will donate 10% of the net proceeds to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.

Breast Cancer Awareness Health & Beauty, Cosmetics &  Skin Care Products

• Support the Cause at AVON’s Pink Ribbon Boutique – 100% of profits donated to the Crusade + Free Shipping Offer!
• Breast Cancer Beauty Products All Orders over $49 Receive Free Priority Shipping from Apothica.com

• Verseo BreastForms only $10 Code: aware Expires Nov 15, 2010
• In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month shop The Power of Pink Collection from the Conair Online Store.

• Support the cure! Purchase a Pink Mini Makeup Kit and e.l.f. will donate 50% of the proceeds towards Breast Cancer Research.
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month – 25% off The Strength Collection

• 100% of proceeds from sale of Mineral Lip Gloss in Princess Pageant go to fund breast cancer research. Shop Now!

• Stila Breast Cancer Awareness Think Pink Set ($62 Value) – $25

• Dermstore.com: Breast Cancer Awareness Offer for Month of October – Up to 100% of proceeds benefit breast cancer organizations
• E.L.F. Limitless Longwear Lip Gloss Benefitting Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Support a good cause today! Only $21. Ends 10/31.

• 10% off all GOSMiLE.com products in October by entering Oct10 at checkout

• Shop Beauty with a Cause at Sephora: Participating brands will donate a portion of the proceeds to organizations that help to raise awareness.
• Support Breast Cancer! Save 10% on products from the Pink Ribbon Boutique at MyPleasure.com (Adult Toy company)

Breast Cancer Awareness Jewelry – Pink Ribbon Pins & Bracelets

• Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer at MyJewelryBox.com

• Support Breast Cancer Research and Shop the Andrea Candela – Komen Collection at Ross-Simons plus get Free Shipping!
• Pink Ribbon Pins, Pendants & Breast Cancer Awareness Jewelry.Click here now to receive 10% off on your next order at Overstockjeweler add “Discount10″ at checkout. Coupon Code: Discount10

• Breast Cancer Watch

Breast Cancer  Inspirational Gifts & Collectibles

• Fight Breast Cancer at the Bradford Exchange- Show Your Support with these Collectibles and Gifts!

• Send the Pink Ribbon Bouquet from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM – Fight against Breast Cancer today!

• Breast Cancer Awareness items at Overstock.com – (Valid 10/01 to 10/31 @ 11:59 PM MST)

• 5% of all Pink Ribbon sales donated to Breast Cancer Research – Get Favors, Gifts, and more from Century Novelty

• Shop TaylorGifts.com. 10% of all proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Fund!
• 15% of the purchase price of Breast cancer items towards researchGiftsforYouNow

Breast Cancer Themed Wedding Favors & Party Gifts

• Give back on your big day! Donate to charity and gift your guests with Charity Favor Cards from The Knot Wedding Shop, all on sale now.

• Breast Cancer Donation Cards as Party Favors Save Now on Wedding Favors – Click Here
  

Pink Ribbon Stationary & Office Items

• Create Awareness everywhere you go with Pink Ribbon Checks, Labels, Note Pads and More!

• Support Breast Cancer Research & Cancer Survivors Everywhere! Shop for Personalized Pink Ribbon Address Stamps and Stationery.

• Support Breast Cancer Awareness and save 20% off any Century Novelty Pink Ribbon purchase with code THINKPINK through 10/31

• Support Breast Cancer Awareness with Office Depot at OfficeDepot.com!

• Get a beautiful Cross Sentiment Breast Cancer Awareness Pen. A percentage donated to the Susan G Komen Foundation.

• Get free address labels when you shop Snapfish Breast Cancer awareness. 30% off total order will be donated to breastcancer.org Exp1/1

• This October, GoDaddy.com will donate 10% of your order to breast cancer research and education! See website for details.

Pink Ribbon Food & Drinks

• In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, buy a 24 pack of JellyBelly Fruit Punch Sport Beans and get a FREE 10 Flavor Gift Box! Use Code: BCR
• Chocolate.com – Choose from 9 breast cancer awareness cookies & candy bars. Save 5% This fall at Chocolate.com Coupon cannot be combined with other offers. . Coupon Code: GANACHE

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• For every purchase of Organic Berry Wellness, we will give $1 to UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Home & Garden / Decor Items

• Shop Pink Items at shopKitchenAid.com! ShopKitchenAid.com. Free Ground Shipping on Orders over $99! Expires 10/31/10. Enter Code KTAPINK99.

• For each pink product sold at Pfaltzgraff 10% of the retail price is donated to Komen for the Cure. Help Pfaltzgraff Support the Cause!
• Get the Breast Cancer Watch by Guess, or KitchenAid Cook for the Cure & more on sale at Macys.com

• ChristmasCentral.com is proud to support Breast Cancer Awareness. During October, use Coupon Code: THINKPINK for an extra 10% off!

• Support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Shop Now At Cooking.com!

• Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer at Organize.com
• Pink Power Support Breast Cancer Research Bath GiftFortuneCookieSoap.com

• Show your support with pink ribbon gear from abcdistributing.com
• Hope Blossoms Bath Salts – Support Breast Cancer Reasearch

Pink Ribbon Medical Supplies, Nursing Scrubs & Uniforms

• Show Your Support for Breast Cancer Awareness with Scrubs from Scrubs & Beyond!
• MedEX Supply. BUY PINK & Help Support Breast Cancer Awareness! Take advantage of special promotions that raise awareness & support the cause!
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For every Dansko Pink Ribbon Professional sold, $5 goes to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure
  
• October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Think Pink at UniformCity.com

Breast Cancer Awareness Sporting Goods & Equipment

• Go Biking for breast cancer! Women’s pink Terry bike seats add style to your ride.Click Here for FREE SHIPPING on all cycling apparel, parts and gear at Bike.com. Coupon Code: ABLKF
  
• Shop Pink” at Bowlingshirt.com and 10% will be donated to Breast Cancer research

Miscellaneous Breast Cancer Awareness Merchandise

• Shop All Things PINK for your dog at Muttropolis

• Cascio Interstate Music Will Pledge A 5% Donation For All Pink Musical Items Purchased From Now Through October 31st In Honor Of Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Get Your Pink Gear Here!
• Think Pink! Get Breast Cancer Supplies at Dollar Days

• THINK PINK! Show your support for the fight against breast cancer with pink ribbon items from lakeside.
• Show your support for finding a cure with Pink Ribbon items from LTD.

**Most companies only offer donations on sales made during the month of October, so that means that time is quickly running out to help support the cause. However, a select few extend their sales period into November, and sometimes (but even more rarely) beyond – the entire year.

EXPIRES 10/31/2010: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. $5 of every sale of the Dansko Professional in Pink Ribbon Patent goes to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure. Join the thousands of hospital workers, restaurant workers and teachers who alleviate the long hours on their feet with Dansko Clogs. Approved by the APMA for promoting healthy feet, Dansko is synonymous with long-standing comfort. ClogsCentral is your Dansko specialty store, carrying every style and color of Dansko and offer free shipping on every order.

During the month of October we are offering a customer appreciation discount code for 10% OFF EVERY ORDER! Just enter ‘ dansko10 ‘ during checkout!
SHOP NOW~

Available now at Overstock.com’s Breast Cancer Awareness Page – (Valid 10/01 to 10/31 @ 11:59 PM MST). Note that many of these are products from previous years’ promotions, and the manufacturers have likely already closed donations from the sales of these products; however, some of the breast cancer jewelry items in particular are great deals, and there’s a number of hard to find items in the store, so take a look – because they can make great gift ideas!

Overstock.com Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Products

Shop Now for Great deals on Breast Cancer Awareness Products – (Valid 10/01 to 10/31 @ 11:59 PM MST)

Beauty is more than skin deep – in this case, taking care of your skin is also going towards taking out breast cancer. With every Pink Clarisonic purchase, Clarisonic Skin Care Systems will make a donation to help women with cancer look and feel like themselves again. For 2010 Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Clarisonic Skin Care company is offering three options in its pink skin care line:

1) The Limited Edition PINK Clarisonic PLUS Sonic Skin Cleansing System – $250 :

Clarisonic Skin Care System for Breast Cancer Awareness

New! Introducing the Limited Edition PLUS designer model. This custom Clarisonic PLUS was developed in support of the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the millions of women battling breast cancer. Enjoy this beautiful new design and support a great cause. Look Great. Feel Even Better. Buy Pink Clarisonic skin cleansing system, donate to breast cancer research.

2) New! Clarisonic Mia™ Sonic Skin Cleansing System – $149

3)  $1 95 – Clarisonic Classic in PINK ! Engraves & Ships Free! The original waterproof 2-speed Sonic Skin Cleansing System that redefined skin cleansing for cleaner, healthier skin.

Clarisonic is honored to join you and the Susan G. Komen Foundation in the Fight for a Cure. 50% of the profits from sales of this Limited Edition Clarisonic PLUS go directly to the Susan G. Komen Foundation

From the Clarisonic Skin Care company website:
Beyond skin care, we want to have a positive impact on the lives of women fighting cancer. Cancer can take so much from a woman. But it doesn’t have to take her self-confidence.

Look Good…Feel Better is a program that puts the power to be beautiful back into the hands of women battling cancer. Through group programs offered nationwide, trained cosmetologists teach women how to cope with treatment-related skin changes and hair loss so they can look and feel like themselves again.

Now you too can help. With the purchase of each “Hope is Beautiful” Skin Cleansing System you have the power to make a difference.

SHOP NOW:

Look Great. Feel Even Better. Buy Pink Clarisonic skin cleansing system, donate to breast cancer research. Engraves & Ships Free!

Several major running shoe manufacturers have gotten behind all the fundraising events for breast cancer awareness and research organizations, and there are so many to get involved during the month of October! So what is better to wear on your feet during a running race or walk event than a pretty and comfortable pair of pink sneakers? Well, they aren’t all pink at least if that turns you off – but just enough to know they support the cause, especially since these sneakers donate a significant portion to breast cancer charities and sponsor many fundraising events across the country, such as the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure and the AVON Walks.

So, with today’s Pink Picks, just choose your preference for pink ribbon sneakers by manufacturer or online store:

1) New Balance Womens Walking Shoe Race for the Cure Collection – $109**

BUY NOW >>

2) New Balance Women’s Lace Up for Cure Slide – $59.95**

BUY NOW>>

**Annually, New Balance contributes 15% of wholesale sales from the Lace Up for the Cure® Apparel & Footwear Collection, with a guaranteed minimum donation of $500,000 up to a maximum of $1 million, to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®

3) Pink Ribbon Premier Road Supreme by Reebok – $99
SHOP NOW >>

Reebok will donate up to $750,000 through sales from its Pink Ribbon Collection

Also Support the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade with Reebok Pink Ribbon footwear and apparel. Shop now and help find a cure!

4) Skechers Women’s Shape Ups Breast Cancer Awareness Walking Shoe – $109 @Endless.com
BUY NOW >>

5) Lena Liu Breast Cancer Support Canvas Art Women’s Sneakers: Steps Toward A Cure – $49.95

BUY NOW >>

Maybe not the the best choice for a long breast cancer awareness walk, but still cute! Introducing the Lena Liu breast cancer support women’s shoes – fine canvas art sneakers available exclusively from The Bradford Exchange. You can stride in pride knowing that a portion of the proceeds from this artistic footwear will be donated to the fight against breast cancer.Beautiful images from renowned artist Lena Liu’s beloved paintings create an enchanting pink floral and butterfly pattern on the stitched canvas upper of these exclusive breast cancer support sneakers. Plus, they are gracefully accented with the uplifting messages of “”Love,”" “”Hope”" and “”Courage,”" and feature durable rubber soles and foam-cushioned footbeds for superior comfort. There is even a sculpted breast cancer awareness ribbon attached to the lace of each shoe. This delightful, enameled metal charm is studded with a pink simulated jewel for extra sparkle. Don’t miss your chance to walk with hope every single day.

To kick off the daily pink picks for October 2010 Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I’d like to start with a product that started it all (this website that is) – the breast cancer awareness bracelet. Of course you can always shop from our breast cancer bracelets guide, which has everything from rubber silicone wristbands with words of encouragement to diamond encrusted pink ribbon tennis bracelets. But this year, I’d like to start with a relatively new style, offered for just $2.00 that really can make a huge difference in raising funds for breast cancer research.

In 2009, Payless Shoe Stores unveiled their breast cancer charm bracelet somewhat late in the month of October, but this year, it’s available from the start, so buy one,  ten or twenty for your friends, and really make a difference, since at least $1.00 (1/2 of the purchase price) from each bracelet bought went to the Susan G. Komen foundation. To date, the
Payless Payless Charitable Cause Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet has raised over $3.6 Million for breast cancer research.

2010 Breast Cancer Charm Bracelet from Payless Shoes: Buy the Payless Payless Charitable Cause Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet now online at
Payless.com or in store.

You might already know that Zappos.com is a great place to get shoes – especially pink Reebok & New Balance Sneakers to wear in breast cancer fundraising walks and race for the cure events – but did you know there’s currently 40 fantastic breast cancer awareness items that donate to breast cancer research and support organizations:

SEARCH ZAPPOS

SEARCH BY: Shoes, Clothing, Bags, Accessories

A sample of breast cancer awareness merchandise you can buy at zappos:

Zappos has everything from breast cancer awareness t-shirts, to pink ribbon jewelery and accessories, to special gift ideas, such as the cuddly pink GUND teddy bears, Donna Karen Pink Ribbon Perfume, to  Riedel wine glasses  and more! I’m sure Zappos will be adding more breast cancer products as the we get into the 2010 October Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Shop for breast cancer awareness merchandise at zappos.com – don’t forget, there’s FREE SHIPPING BOTH WAYS! (not that you’d want to return anything..)

it’s time for the pink product madness to begin! It’s been both a blessing and a curse to watch the month of October rise in popularity for breast cancer awareness month! Every year I spend more and more time checking out pink ribbon products, and donation pledges and promises to donate proceeds to breast cancer research funds and related breast cancer charitable organizations.

So, in the spirit of being tickled pink, here’s a little preview of some of the great pink ribbon products I am finding for the 2010 October breast cancer awareness push:

Lena Liu Breast Cancer Support Crystal Pendant Necklace – $79 Heart crystal pendant with Lena Liu art, pink Swarovski® crystal, engraved. Portion of the proceeds donated to breast cancer research. Comes with gift box.

14k Two Tone Pink Sapphire Breast Cancer Awareness Necklace – $369

Warm & Fuzzy Pink Ribbon Fleece Jacket!

Oakley Dangerous Breast Cancer Awareness Edition Sunglasses – $180 Oakley has been a solid supporter for years, so these are worth every penny!

Breast Cancer Awareness Scarf – $39.99

Pink Genuine Cultured Freshwater Pearl Necklace: Pearls Of Hope Breast Cancer Awareness Necklace

and finally… the one I’m not really sure about yet:

Breast Cancer Awareness Pre-lit Christmas Tree

I’ve seen a lot of ridiculous pink products being sold over the years to raise money for Breast Cancer Research, but this one should easily rinse the rest away. I know a lot of people take issue with some pink ribbon products because they don’t donate very much of the proceeds from each item, but this one is different; and, as far as I’m concerned, any product to raise money for breast cancer research and awareness is a good one.

This particular campaign makes me smile a bit, as I’m publishing this post on the 1-year anniversary of my father’s passing due to cancer – he was a master licensed plumber, who often recommended to me the Grohe brand of plumbing fixtures whenever a home improvement project popped up. You’ll laugh, but I did in fact get a toilet and a kitchen sink as ‘gifts’ once from my father.  So odd as it may seem, a Grohe LadyLux3 Kitchen faucet just might be the gift that keeps on giving….

The plumbing fixture manufacturer GROHE recently announced its plans to help raise $250,000 for BCRF, through a campaign called “Hope Flows”, which pledges: “for every sale (through participating kitchen and bath showrooms) of GROHE Ladylux3 Plus and Ladylux3 Cafe kitchen faucets, GROHE will donate $25 (30 minutes of research time) to BCRF through the “Hope Flows” initiative.

GROHE’s goal is to raise $250,000 during the first year of the initiative to support BCRF’s efforts. GROHE’s projected contribution will fund a research project for an entire year. Additionally, GROHE employees, trade partners and consumers will be invited to make personal contributions to the Hope Flows campaign.”

You can buy the GROHE Ladylux3 Plus and Ladylux3 Cafe kitchen faucetsonline at these authorized dealers:

Grohe even went so far as to design a lovely website to promote their efforts:

Grohe Faucets Hope Flows Breast Cancer Research Fundraising Campaign

Further details:

Key to GROHE’s fundraising effort are two top-selling models in GROHE’s flagship Ladylux3 line – the Ladylux3 Cafe and Ladylux3 Plus. Available in different finishes and ideal for consumers desiring a transitional and high-quality kitchen faucet, Ladylux3 is the newest incarnation of GROHE’s original Ladylux faucet, the first pull-out design in America.

Also part of the fundraising effort – and serving as a visual icon for the “Hope Flows” campaign – is GROHE’s pink-faced Rainshower Icon hand shower available late in 2010.

Cook for the Cure Edition KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer

In the mood to bake some holiday cookies and treats? Then first things first, if you don’t already have one, you’ll need a KitchenAid Pink Stand Mixer, the ultimate in small kitchen appliances!

Everyone should know by now that the Cook For The Cure® Presented By KitchenAid® line of kitchen accessories is a major contributor to the Susan G Komen Foundation. But the better news is,  pink KitchenAid Cook for the Cure purchases count for contributions all year round, not just during October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But through 10/31/09, they’re offering free shipping on orders over $249.

The official KitchenAid store has the entire line of pink kitchen appliances you’ve likely seen elsewhere – pink food processors, pink hand mixers, blenders and more. But you’ll also find a selection of harder to come by pink Cook for the Cure kitchen accessories and breast cancer awareness gift ideas like the ones below, over 30 items in total – some of which I’ve never seen anywhere else:

Cook for the Cure® Baker’s Suite Gift Set – $39.99

Cook for the Cure – Pass the Plate $19.95

Cook for the Cure® Tea Kettle – Pink $39.95

Browse the entire collection of Cook For The Cure® Presented By KitchenAid®! Shop now >>

I already have a chrome KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer, but perhaps I’ll buy the pink Cook for the Cure cover for it!