Young Survival Coalition (YSC) 2008 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Partnerships

We are pleased to announce the many partnerships the Young Survival Coalition has formed with numerous retailers in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2008. The support and generosity of our corporate partners will help raise vital awareness about young women and breast cancer as well as the much needed funding to ensure that young women affected by the disease can access the resources, programs and peer support they need. We are grateful to our retail partners for sharing the same passion and dedication to our mission that the YSC Board, staff and thousands of volunteers do, and we hope you will show your support by doing your holiday shopping early!

The Hershey Company's Pledge For Survival! The Hershey Company celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month with their limited-edition Pink Collection – York® Pink Peppermint Patties, Hershey's Nuggets®, Hershey's Kisses® chocolates, Hershey's chocolate syrup®, and, for the first time, Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures. This year, Hershey will contribute $300,000 to the YSC through its "Pledge for Survival" and is also the title sponsor of the YSC's annual Hershey's Tour de Pink bicycle ride, in which more than 150 riders will pedal their way from Hershey, PA, to New York City, to raise awareness and funds for young women affected by breast cancer. In addition, they are the title sponsor of YSC's annual fund raiser Hershey's In Living Pink.

Oakley has partnered with YSC to develop special YSC breast cancer awareness edition Oakley Ravishing™ and Oakley Enduring™ women's sunglasses, featured in the October 6 issue of USA Today. Oakley is supporting the Young Survival Coalition's mission by donating $20 from each sale of the special sunglasses. Ravishing and Enduring are available beginning Oct. 1 at participating Oakley retail locations worldwide or at Oakley.com.

Mikimoto has partnered with YSC since 2005 and, for 2008 is adding two new pink Pearls in Motion necklaces to the Everything is Possible with Hope Collection. Each pearl can be repositioned along the 18K white gold chain for a variety of different looks. In 2008, 20% of the proceeds from this collection will be donated to the YSC.

Alberto Culver, the company behind Nexxus, St. Ives and TRESemmé, will be donating $.25 to the YSC per sale of these products in October at Kmarts Nationwide. Great products, great hair, great skin all for a great cause!

Build-a-Bear Workshop, during October, join Build-A-Bear Workshop® as they launch a special breast cancer awareness bear, Hopeful Wishes II, retailing at all Build-A Bear Workshop locations throughout the country for $25.00. For each bear sold, Build-A-Bear Workshop will donate $5.00 to breast cancer charities, including the Young Survival Coalition. For more information, visit www.buildabear.com.

Boy Meets Girl by designer Stacy Morgenstern Igel Cinch™ tops have a ribbon tightening the material to create a figure flattering, flirty look. The Cinch™ technique was created to fit all body types. It makes the waistline appear smaller and accentuates the bust line (for those a little less busty) and dehances the bust line (for those with more of bust). Since the launch of the Cinch®, Stacy has developed a loyal following of customers. Being a co-chair for the Young Survival Coalition for Breast Cancer ILP event in 2007, she has also worked with breast cancer survivors across the country who are in love with how the Cinch® fits at their bust line. This fall, 15% of the pink bamboo Cinch® tank will be given to the YSC.

Claudia Endler Designs is donating 50% of the proceeds from the long bar pendant Center Point collection. This necklace, featured in the Octboer 6 issue of USA Today, comes in silver with pink sapphire $225, 18k White gold with Diamond $1,400. For more information, please visit the CED website.

Downlite: America's premiere manufacturer of down and feather bedding, offers the MicroPlush Caring Wrap, a blanket specially designed to wrap around your shoulders and arms without being bulky. 5% of each Caring Wrap purchase will be donated to the YSC. Order the Caring Wrap here.

Fiddledee IDs is offering a lovely bracelet featuring pink and crystal Swarovski crystals, sterling beads and twisted rings. Adorning the bracelet is a survivor charm and a sterling ribbon charm. A beautiful way to notify others of your medical condition, the bracelet is interchangeable with any other Fiddledee ID bracelet; simply switch the bracelets for a different look. Engraving is free. 50% of the proceeds go directly to the YSC. Order the Breast Cancer Medical ID here.

ghd, a worldwide manufacturer of hair styling irons, is expanding their annual breast cancer awareness efforts to the U.S. ghd will donate$15 from each sale of its hot pink hair iron, with a minimum donation of $50,000. Last year, ghd raised over $80,000 for the YSC!

giggle, the online new parent store, is featuring the Think Pink fleece blanket. Only a blanket this stylish, healthy and eco-friendly could carry the giggle name. It's made from double-layered fleece in stylish, contemporary pink with a bold single dot pattern. But what's really special about this blanket is that it's made from recycled soda pop bottles, for the ultimate in responsible synthetics. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 10% of the proceeds from this product will be donated to the YSC. Purchase online.

The Good Bead's custom jewelry is designed to engage customers and raise awareness for worthy causes. The YSC will receive 5% of the sales of their "Pink Ribbon Line," which include bracelets, earrings, necklaces, a watch and cell phone strap! Check out the Best Buy/YSC promotion featured at 14 Best Buys throughout the country including: New York; Georgia; California and Florida or purchase the Pink Ribbon Line here.

The Jenny Han line of casual-chic modern apparel, featured in the October issue of O Magazine and the September issue of In Style, is supporting YSC with the sale of the Jenny Han Ruffle Shirt Dress and Ruffle Top. 20% of the proceeds from these limited-edition garments will benefit the YSC and can be purchased online at www.shopintuition.com.

Kate Aspen's Pink Ribbon Collection is the first in a series of special-edition favors designed to benefit women's health-focused charities. Year round, Kate Aspen will donate 10% of the net proceeds to the Young Survival Coalition. Who knew a favor could do so much? Purchase online at www.kateaspen.com.

Melissa Joy Manning's bright pink cobaio calcite druzy is bezel set in 14 karat yellow gold on this amazing ring. The unique texture of the stone creates the glittering effect that makes this ring so special. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 25% of sales on this ring will benefit YSC. Order online.

Nutra Nail, whose products are manufactured by CCA Industries, will donate 25˘ per sale of nine of Nutra Nail's Growth and Strengthening products throughout September and October. Specially-marked packages featuring photographs of women in the YSC community will be available at most drug, food and mass market retail stores. To read their powerful survivor stories and for more information, visit www.nutranail.com. Nutranail has raised well over $200,000 the last two years of our partnership allowing the YSC to reach more young women diagnosed with breast cancer!

OKA b. Shoes, for the second year, will be donating 5% of the proceeds from the sale of their Chloe and Grace styles in ballerina pink during October! Order at www.shoesthatloveyou.com.

Pink Wings is dedicated to making a difference and carries a wide variety of Breast Cancer and Pink Ribbon Awareness Products, including Awareness Pins, T-Shirts, Gifts, Hats and other great products. They will be donating 20% of all retail sales when you mention YSC in the Order Comments field during checkout. Visit their website and order today.

Pristine Recovery will be donating 10% of the net proceeds to YSC for each product we make available now and in the future. One of the main goals of Pristine Recovery is to make people more aware of potential carcinogens in cosmetics and produce products we believe are a safer choice. Therefore, we choose to give to those charities that promote awareness of safer cosmetics. Order online at the Pristine Recovery website.

Robyn Rhodes, jewelry designer, uses beads, semiprecious stones and freshwater pearls in her alluring creations, and each piece is named after someone who inspired her. Last year's beautiful pieces raised over $1,500 for the YSC. This year Robyn has created the Hope necklace, a handmade wire ribbon necklace made with cherry quartz stones, that is dedicated to the education and development of breast cancer awareness among young women, with 20 percent of the proceeds going to The Young Survival Coalition. Order from the YSC collection here.

Smashbox's limited-edition Pink Power Eye & Lip Kit, as seen in the October 20 issue of Us Weekly, includes two portable mirrored palettes, each with three gorgeous eye shadow and lip color shades, plus a mini double-ended brush. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Young Survival Coalition.

Snapfish.com, a leading online photo service, will be selling pink products during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with 30% of the product sales going to the YSC. Order from the pink collection here.

Thank you for purchasing any and all of these wonderful items that support the YSC's vital programs and services for young women affected by and living with breast cancer. We hope you enjoy all the gifts that keep on giving back to the YSC as much as we do.

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