survivors' circle partner program

We are proud to present the individuals who have signed up as Survivors' Circle Partners. Visit their web sites and learn about their motivation and their special promotions.

Bee-Pure Honey, Stephanie J. Gandia
Visit www.beepurehoney.com
"My husband and I own a small honey business and part of our founding philosophy was to be socially responsible and contribute to what we deem to be a worthy cause. My mother died of breast cancer in 1993. This year my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer as well. We firmly believe in supporting research to cure this dreadful disease."

Better Planet Brands, Kristy Guerra
Visit www.acureorganics.com. Website launches January 2010.
"The mission of Better Planet Brands is to create unique products that have a positive impact on both people and the planet. I remember how scared we were when my grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer. We had always shared a special bond and her sister had died of breast cancer at a young age. With treatment, my grandmother survived for a few more years. I decided to found this company in her honor after she died in 2008. The goal is to help raise money and awareness for breast cancer research. We are proud to donate to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and support them in their quest for a cure. We are donating $1.00 for each skincare product sold."

Bluestone Payments, LLC, Linda Rossetti
Visit www.bluestonepayments.com
Pink Payments Survivor Programs Gives Back! Pink Payments is a proud supporter of women and the issues, concerns, and businesses which surround them. Pink Payments is a merchant service solution that provides debit and credit card payment processing solutions to a variety of businesses. Pink Payments is a program of Bluestone Payments, LLC, and was created to support women's interests and the belief of giving back to the community of women. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is very important to founder and President, Linda Rossetti: "My mother, Dorothy Leventhal, is a breast cancer survivor, so breast cancer research is critical to me and my mom, as well as to women around the world. I'm proud to be a contributor to the ongoing cause to find a cure," said Rossetti. By supporting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Pink Payments is proud to give back to the community of women worldwide.

CAREBOX™, Christine Curavo
Visit www.carebox.com
"I recently lost both parents to lung cancer. One right after the other. Only days before I buried my dad, my cousin was dx with breast cancer right out of the blue. I didn't get it at first, but now I do. I needed to do something to stop all this loss, so I started CAREBOX, a series of unique gift boxes to promote thoughtful expressions of love, laughter and concern for people who want to show they care when they don't know what to say to somebody confronted with a challenging life situation. I am donating 10% of sales towards finding a cure for cancer."

Carly's Wish Jewelry, LLC, Mimi Fisher
Visit www.carlyswishjewelry.com
"I have a line of jewelry that I named in memory of my daughter who died at the age of 16, in 1995, from asthma. I call my line "Carly's Wish Jewelry." Though she died of asthma, my jewelry is totally designed for breast cancer awareness. ALL of the profits from my little business go to breast cancer research."

Creswell Sock Mills, Rex Creswell
Visit www.sockmills.com
"Our company is a private owned LLC sock company that is owned by me and my wife. We have been selling socks for over 5 years, but we have been involved in sock production over 15 years. Breast Cancer is important to us because of breast cancer history in our family. My Grandmother, whom I was very close to just passed away, had breast cancer, and another Aunt has also been diagnosed with breast cancer."

Days Ago, Kathleen Whitehurst
Visit www.howmanydaysago.com
"I am an eleven-year breast cancer survivor who endured chemotherapy, a mastectomy, and a Tram flap reconstruction. Inspired by my family's love to fight the disease, I had 7 surgeries in 4 years. After my checkup in 2007, my doctor challenged me to help other women facing the same battle I overcame. My daughter Jamie worked with me at the time at the company I founded with a friend. We manufactured our invention called the DaysAgo Digital Day Counter. Jamie, who had stood by me through all my treatments, suggested creating a Pink DaysAgo for women to stick to the bathroom mirror to remind how long it had been since their last breast self-exam. We introduced the Pink DaysAgo in October 2007. 10% of sales are donated to breast cancer programs. It is also available to individuals and organizations for fundraising efforts at wholesale cost, or as a donation."

eZall Technologies LLC, John Collet
Visit www.ezall.com
eZall Technologies offered it's applicator in the Pink Color starting in June of 2008. The foamer applicator is used to apply eZall's biobased Total Body Wash to horses, cattle, dogs and other livestock for a clean that saves time, effort and money. Extraordinary cleaning power without harsh chemicals or residue; eZall delivers the ultimate plant based cleaners made from a blend of non-ionic surfactants from renewable resources. 50 cents from the sale of each Pink foamer is being donated and split between BCRF and a local breast cancer organization. The program is currently in its second year with plans to continue as a permanent part of the eZall line of products.

In My Solitude boutique, Evolyn Brooks
Visit www.inmysolitudeboutique.com
"My mother died of breast cancer at the young age of 56. Some of my most fond memories are of us sewing together when I was a little girl. I created the "Possibility Pillow" as a tribute to my mom. I spent a lot of time caring for her as she battled the disease. Sometimes, what she could physically accomplish one day, like walking to the bathroom, was simply unachievable the next day. She had to constantly refocus her hopes and dreams by exercising the power of possibility. Mom often wrote down her thoughts and inspirational quotes on little scraps of paper. One day, I found a list of her hopes for our family. I was moved and encouraged by her determination to continue to dream even though she had very little time left on this planet. I still think about my mom every day and the creation of the "Possibility Pillow" is a wonderful way for me to honor her memory. Each pillow is designed with a pocket that can hold a note, prayer, affirmation, goal or a beautiful dream for the future."

Restorative Cleaning Services, Chris Barton
Visit www.rcsgrp.com
"We are a family owned Dry Cleaning company that is expanding into the "valet" pickup and delivery of dry cleaning and laundry in/from office buildings and residences. Our "specials" will be printed in pink and our collection "drop off" bins will proudly wear the pink ribbon. My mother passed away from breast cancer and this is a small tribute to her name. We are very thankful for the opportunity to support this wonderful cause."

Spanish Journeys, Teresa Parker
Visit www.spanishjourneys.com
When I lived in Barcelona, the simple pleasures of fresh food were a big part of everyday life. Naturally, dreams of getting back to Catalonia for a really good piece of fish comforted me through a mastectomy and chemotherapy in 2007. I believe the best way to get to know a place is through its cuisine, and that inspired my culinary travel business, Spanish Journeys. I am grateful to be guiding again, and for the chance to share the soul-satisfying power of travel that is focused on artisanship, sensuality, and a sense of discovery. We're now offering two special mind-and-body restoring trips each year: In the spring, a Pilates & Cooking Retreat at a villa in the Catalan countryside, and this fall, a Walking & Eating Adventure on the famous pathway across Green Spain known as the Camino de Santiago. We've got the sisterhood thing down, now we just need a cure, so 5% of the trip fees on each of these journeys will go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

YogaSole Studio, Evalena V. Leedy & Antonella Pannullo
Visit www.yogasole.com
"YogaSole's mission is to bring the healing art of yoga into peoples' lives and to find ways to give back to our community. Evalena's Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer only 2 months ago. After 2 lumpectomies and many ups and downs, she is now making her way through her first week of radiation therapy. We are hopeful that she will be cured and will join the ranks of the breast cancer survivors who have suffered before her. Everyone we speak to has been touched in one way or another by the pain of breast cancer. After a mastectomy, Antonella's aunt is thankfully a 10 year survivor. The satistics of those who have been or will be afflicted in the future are almost overwhelming. The journey to finding a cure is long and costly, and it is in honor of the survivors and in hope for finding a cure in the future that we will donate the cost of the mat rentals at our studio to BCRF. We wish to raise awareness and generate support for the very necessary research efforts of compassionate, driven, health care professionals. We are honored to join the survivors circle partner program."

yummie tummie®, Heather Thomson
Visit www.yummietummie.com
"Yummie Tummie is the first modern shapewear that's comfortable, sexy and meant to be seen. My collection is meant to empower women so they feel slimmer, more comfortable and sexier-not ashamed-everyday. My dear friend was afflicted with breast cancer and, having radiation, she would tell me how her Yummie Tummie tank was the only top she could wear after the treatments because the cotton was so soft and non irritating. I knew that there was something more I could do to help survivors feel better in the aftermath of breast cancer. The Mastectomy Tank is made from the softest cotton with molded breast cups to allow a woman to have back her natural shape under her clothes. The cups have pockets for the gel inserts to create an even more natural shape or feel. I hope that for some women, this tank can be the first step in their recovery."