An email landed in my inbox a couple of months ago about the Cleaning for a Reason Foundation, an organization that provides cleaning services free of charge to cancer patients undergoing treatments. Over 600 cleaning companies across the 50 states have agreed to donate their services to local residents. According to the website, the Foundation [...]

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Today is my birthday and I know with extreme certainty that I am very blessed. As I celebrate this additional year of living, I can’t help but to think about all of those who have passed out of my life. People who I wish could’ve celebrated one additional birthday with me, or people who I [...]

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Hey, everyone!!! I’m so excited to share that I am a member of the American Cancer Society’s Blogger Advisory Council, a small group of volunteers that advises the Society on its social media strategy. Part of our mission is to spread the word that we have power in the fight against cancer. Our first step [...]

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This morning, @Loehmanns tweeted that they will donate your $5 donation (in exchange for 15% off) and 5% of the day’s sales to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund tomorrow, 9/24. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to pop into the store, well here you go! I don’t know about the rest of the country, [...]

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As mentioned in last week’s post, this month is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. Here in Chicago, there is a great organization that is extremely dedicated to fighting pediatric cancer through research funding and support of the families fighting the illness. Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is using this month to raise funds and awareness with [...]

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This weekend during the Taste of River North, I’ll be volunteering inside the tent with supporters/staff of the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation. On Sunday afternoon, I’ll be manning the booth while helping to raise awareness about the the strength of pediatric cancer fighters, sell raffle tickets and (of course) have some fun! It’s  supposed [...]

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While treatments such as chemotherapy are an essential part of fighting cancer, no one denies that it can and will change your appearance. And, of course, outer beauty isn’t everything, but things like the loss of hair or skin changes definitely have some effect on the way some women see themselves. And, studies have found [...]

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Happy Monday…Here you go!

Shades Clothing partners with United Way on special edition tees The Sassy Peach
Recap of “Couture for a Cure” fashion show in DC The Glamazon Diaries
Target asks Facebook users to decide which charities should receive $3 mil/wk Mashable

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Here’s a roundup of stories from around the web…
Kenneth Cole launches his “Awearness” book in NYC Marie Claire
OPI launches a new nail color to benefit the Lung Cancer Foundation of America Teen Vogue
Celebrities help ‘The Children’s Place’ give back Tonic
Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard takes children on a shopping spree Athlebrities
Nicole Ritchie and Joel Madden team up [...]

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It’s that time of year again. Spa Week has returned! This semi-annual event runs from April 13-19th and allows participants to spoil themselves with awesome spa treatments at a discounted rate of $50! Yep, that’s it!
When you visit SpaWeek.org, you can locate spas in your area and view which services will be offered. And, with [...]

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