Green Juice, Yoga Pants, Foam Rollers, and More: Pink Products That Make a Real Impact on Breast Cancer
It's pretty incredible when products you already love and need also give back to an incredible cause. We've seen some amazing pieces for Breast Cancer Awareness Month across different brands, from fitness equipment to printed active tights to green juices and more.
Dive into some of your favorite brands like Kayla Itsines and GoMacro and some underground ones that are doing wonderful things for wonderful charities — each of these products gives a percentage or dollar amount back to a different program, like the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Think Pink, and Rethink Breast Cancer. You'll feel good, body and mind — and so will the women you help.
Give-a-Care Package
The product: Give-a-Care Package ($50 and up)
The donation: 100 percent of the proceeds
The organization: Rethink Breast Cancer
Why you need it: This box is the ultimate care package for someone you love who has breast cancer with an assortment of products from high-end brands like Avon, The Cashmere Shop, and Leaves of Trees. Each product is carefully curated to specifically help the needs of someone going through breast cancer treatment, and they all have a cheeky message on the packaging. The charity, Rethink Breast Cancer, supports young women who have been affected by this awful disease and their families — so not only will you help a loved one, but even more people in turn with your donation.
Benson Pink Cardinal Watch, Limited Edition
The product: Benson Pink Cardinal Watch, Limited Edition ($99, originally $210)
The donation: 100 percent of proceeds
The organization: We Can-Cervive and the Fight After the Fight campaign
Why you need it: Keep time — and awareness — all in one. This ultracute blush-toned watch is stylish and philanthropic, with all the profits benefiting great causes. We Can-Cervive is a Washington DC-based nonprofit that contributes to fighting all types of cancer, with both cancer awareness and patient advocacy. We Can-Cervive is also the parent organization for the Fight After the Fight campaign, which sheds light on the multitude of struggles post-cancer survival.
Sabre Pepper Spray
The product: Sabre Pepper Spray ($10)
The donation: Sabre's pink line has donated over $1 million since 2008 and helped provide mammograms in its year-round effort. It's backed by the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The organization: American Cancer Society
Why you need it: One, it's always good to have some pepper spray on your keychain. Do you go for solo runs often? Safety first! Two, in the words of Janelle Hail, NCBF founder and CEO, "SABRE Red has been steadfast in their support of NBCF's mission to help women now. Since 2008, they've raised $1 million and helped provide over ten thousand mammograms and early detection services for those in need."
Kayla Itsines Fitness Equipment
The product: Kayla Itsines Fitness Equipment ($6 and up)
The donation: 100 percent of the proceeds
The organization: Funds split 50/50 between the National Breast Cancer Foundation and McGrath Foundation
Why you need it: Kayla's products are awesome to begin with — now you can get them for 50 percent off (seriously incredible price) and 100 percent of the proceeds this month will be donated to two great charities. Kayla's signature pink gear — think ankle weights, foam rollers, towels, and more — will keep you breast cancer aware (and fit!) all year long.
Archipelago Botanicals Find a Cure Soy Candle
The product: Archipelago Botanicals Find a Cure Soy Candle ($25)
The donation: 50 percent of proceeds
The organization: Breast Cancer Angels
Why you need it: Archipelago is known for beautiful fragrances; this limited-edition variety supports breast cancer awareness and has "a fruity essential oil blend of pink grapefruit, cassis, and bergamot, poured in soy wax and designed for over 50 hours of burn time." Use it for your at-home yoga practice to set the tone.
Bikini Pink S’well — 25 Ounces
The product: Bikini Pink S’well — 25 Ounces ($45)
The donation: 20 percent of the purchase price
The organization: Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Why you need it: We know you want another S'well bottle, so why not get the one that gives back? Keep your water cold, look stylish, and contribute to saving lives.
The Neshama Project Tikva Necklace
The product: The Neshama Project Tikva Necklace ($108) and The Pink Fund Tikvah Necklace with Tank ($108-$136)
The donation: 10 percent of sales (year round) from the Tikvah, 25 percent of sales (in October only) for the Pink Fund Package
The organization: The Pink Fund
Why you need it: You can totally wear this beautiful necklace to your yoga class. It's beautiful and subtle, and tikvah means "hope" in Hebrew — and we all need a little bit of that.
AfterShokz Trekz Titanium Headphones, Limited Edition Hot Pink
The product: AfterShokz Trekz Titanium Headphones, Limited Edition Hot Pink ($130)
The donation: 25 percent of sales
The organization: Bright Pink
Why you need it: According to the site, not only are these hot pink phones sturdy and stylish, but they're "bone conduction" headphones that "allow you to hear it all with their open ear design."
Fitlosophy Fitbook Pink
The product: Fitlosophy Fitbook Pink ($25)
The donation: $4 for each book sold
The organization: Avon Foundation
Why you need it: Journaling is one of the best and most effective ways to reach your fitness and weight-loss goals. Not only does this version of Fitlosophy's classic Fitbook have a cute pink design, but it contributes a significant portion of the proceeds to an amazing cause. You'll feel good inside and out.
Hollie Watman Swimwear and Leggings
The product: Hollie Watman Swimwear and Leggings ($99-$228)
The donation: 15 percent of sales
The organization: Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Why you need it: Because if you're going to get a new pair of active leggings, they should be as cute as they are charitable. This collection also has beautiful luxury swimwear in bright pink, which benefits the same cause.
Daily Greens Cold Pressed Juice
The product: Daily Greens Cold Pressed Juice (prices vary)
The donation: 20 percent of cleanse kit sales, $1 for every coupon redeemed
The organization: Young Survival Coalition
Why you need it: You get to drink juice and fight cancer? Two birds with one stone. What've you got to lose (besides calories)?
Lokai Bracelets
The product: Lokai Bracelets ($18)
The donation: $1 per bracelet
The organization: Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Why you need it: Stay balanced, stress less, and have more energy. These Lokai bracelets are pretty sweet to begin with and are "infused with elements from the highest and lowest points on earth" with mud from the Dead Sea and water from Mount Everest, all to keep you centered.
Vie Active Zanna Supplex Tights in Pink Python and Persian Rose
The product: Vie Active Zanna Supplex Tights in Pink Python ($106) and Persian Rose ($78)
The donation: $10 for each pair of tights sold
The organization: Breast Center at Weill Cornell Medicine
Why you need it: Gorgeous active tights that give back? We'll take one of each. The high waist is a nice touch and will keep you covered for all types of activity.
GoMacro Sunny Uplift Cherries + Berries Bar
The product: GoMacro Sunny Uplift Cherries + Berries Bar ($3)
The donation: 10 percent of sales
The organization: Keep a Breast
Why you need it: GoMacro was founded by a mother and daughter — the mother, Amelia, survived breast cancer and used clean eating as a part of her cancer recovery. This bar is delicious, will help fuel you during the day (or between workouts!), and contributes to an amazing cause. You can use the code "GOBOOBIES20" to receive 20-percent off of your online GoMacro purchase during the month of October.
Vie Active Mia Bralette in Persian Rose
The product: Vie Active Mia Bralette in Persian Rose ($48)
The donation: $5 for each bralette sold
The organization: Breast Center at Weill Cornell Medicine
Why you need it: This sweet fuchsia bralette is perfect for a mellow yoga class or LISS training, and you'll raise a little awareness with the hot color.