Oct 05, 2009 -
In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, FitSugar pays tribute to some of the celebrities who fought their breast cancer in a very public way. We applaud the courage of these women and the efforts they have made in speaking out for the cause.
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Oct 09, 2009 -
When I think of breast cancer survivors, Sheryl Crow is one of the first people to pop into my mind. Three years ago, she was diagnosed with the disease and is now happy to say she's cancer-free. These days, this down-to-earth, single mom is a breast cancer advocate, and in a candid interview with Health magazine, she talks about ways she's taking care of herself to stay healthy.
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Nov 10, 2009 -
Nina Simone's first-remembered act of moral resistance occurred at one of her concerts when she was 12. Her proud parents, who were seated in the front row, were told to move to the back so that white attendees could have their seats. Nina, incensed, refused to continue playing until they were given back their rightful place.
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Sep 30, 2008 -
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our friends at Shopbop are doing their part to contribute to the cause. Currently on sale are celebrity-designed pink tees ($88 each), half of whose proceeds go to Breast Cancer Network of Strength. Sophia Bush (left), Hilary Duff (center), Nicky Hilton (right), Jaime King, Cindy Crawford, and Denise Richards have all lent their artistic talent out of the goodness of their hearts.
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Sep 20, 2006 -
You've probably heard that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which always gives fashion and beauty companies an excuse to release a bunch of pink ribbon-inspired products and donate the proceeds to charity. I'll admit: Even as a giver to breast cancer causes, I know it's easy to get burnt out on all of the stuff. However, there are some great products out there that let you buy something fabulous while also contributing to a cause.
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Oct 28, 2009 -
Lauren Conrad, Courteney Cox, Reese Witherspoon and Fergie attened Avon's Champions Who Change Women's Lives celebration at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. Reese hosted and Fergie performed at the benefit, which honours those who have fought breast cancer and domestic violence, while Patrick and Jillian Dempsey, Courteney and a darker haired Lauren were on presenting duties. Lauren has revealed she is dressing as a clown for Halloween, and Courteney has revealed her former Friends costar Lisa Kudrow will appear on Cougar Town as a dermatologist.
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Jun 05, 2009 -
This week, Denise Richards told Howard Stern that she's had three breast-augmentation surgeries. (Once, twice, three times a lady?) She had her first surgery when she was 19. "I was flat as a board, and I thought 'Whoa, you can just buy them' and stupidly had them done," she said.
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Oct 09, 2009 -
Besides hosting Halloween, October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It affects millions of women in the world — including these courageous celebrities. This exclusive Breast Cancer Awareness Necklace ($58), by Robert Lee Morris for Elizabeth and James, tops my list of awesome, cause-worthy finds.
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May 13, 2009 -
It is an unfortunate truth that breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. October might be breast cancer awareness month, but the disease still strikes 365 days a year. That is why Reese Witherspoon is working with the Avon Foundation For Women to fight breast cancer.
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Oct 09, 2009 -
Several celebrity couples came together for the launch party of the Louis Dundas Centre for Children's Palliative Care at Claridge's last night. Even though his business is feeling the pinch it was the third big event for Gordon Ramsay and Tana this week, having celebrated Simon Cowell's 50th, and attended the Pride of Britain Awards with fellow launch partygoers Emma Bunton and Jade Jones. Geri Halliwell was once again making headlines with her choice of dress, having worn an outfit from 2002 to the Breast Cancer Fashion Show on Wednesday.
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