pink awareness

even though breast cancer awareness month is in october over here in canada, i thought we could start the year off abreast in pink. with the pink pony fund by ralph lauren. they have been committed to the fight against breast cancer for more than fifteen years, pink pony is an extension of that commitment. shop here year round and show your support for pink pony.

'Pink Pony is Polo Ralph LaurenÂ’s initiative in the fight against cancer. With a focus on breast cancer, Pink Pony supports programs for early diagnosis, education, treatment and research and is dedicated to bringing patient navigation and quality cancer care to medically underserved communities. Ten percent of proceeds from Pink Pony products benefits the Pink Pony Fund.'

know that in canada our canadian designers support breast cancer too. the designers at roots has helped support the fight against breast cancer, roots and rethink breast cancer hosted a gala evening launching fashion targets breast cancer (FTBC) campaign in 2005. the event was aimed at raising funds for and awareness of the canadian charity rethink breast cancer.

and if you are looking for an initiative to support now, the hit the little sweethearts ball for socialites big and small [where parents sip champagne and tots sip mocktails] held saturday february 11th from 3:30 - 6:30 pm at the stone distillery fermenting cellar, 55 mill street. $50 per adult, includes entrance for one child under 5 years of age. $25 for each additional child.