SIR BOBBY'S BREAKTHROUGH AUCTION AND BALL

A unique online auction in memory of former England football manager Sir Bobby Robson and breast cancer campaigner Sally Balch is now open and runs until 23 October. The event aims to raise a phenomenal £250,000 for Breakthrough Breast Cancer and the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.

The event has not only secured numerous fantastic, money-can’t-buy auction lots, including sports experiences, rare memorabilia and unique lifestyle and leisure experiences, amongst many others, but continues to attract the support of many famous and influential individuals.

Racing driver Lewis Hamilton, football legend Pelé and celeb hairdresser Stuart Phillips are among those who have donated prizes.

Just some of the fantastic items up for grabs are:

• A chance to watch Champions’ League winners FC Barcelona train, meet the players, and receive a signed shirt – donated by Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola
• José Mourinho’s Ballon D’Or 2010 for best football coach in the world – donated by Real Madrid coach José Mourinho
• A VIP Manchester United Football experience – Donated by Manchester United Football Club and Sir Alex Ferguson
• An Original Beatles Photograph from the Mad Day: Summer of 1968 The Beatles Photographic Collection – Donated by Tom Murray
• One week at the luxury ‘Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort’ located in the heart of sunny Grand Bahama Island, with flights included – Donated by Grand Lucaya
• A champagne capsule for up to 20 guests on the London Eye – Donated by EDF Energy
• 2 Centre Court tickets in the 1st week of Wimbledon 2012 – Donated by HSBC Bank
• A consultation, cut and blow-dry, head massage and champagne and food platter with the World’s most expensive celebrity and 3 times BAFTA hairdresser, Stuart Phillips! – Donated by Stuart Phillips

The online auction will launch on the 8 October and it will run for 2 weeks until the 23 October 2011, so watch this space!

To see a full list of all the amazing auction lots and find out more about the Ball visit its website at: www.sirbobbysbreakthroughauction.com

Fundraise for Breakthrough whilst you get a new do!

Regis Salons have also recently joined up with Breakthrough Breast Cancer and ghd to take the fear out of breast cancer. Regis salons up and down the country will be going pink for the first time to help fight breast cancer. Staff are going to be doing all sorts of wonderful and wacky activities to help fundraise for Breakthrough Breast Cancer during this October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month – from zumbathons and raffles to selling pink lemonade and cupcakes. As well as fundraising, the salons will once again be stocking ghd’s Pink Orchid Limited Edition stylers, which are designed exclusively every year to raise funds for Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

Regis Salons nationwide have been stocking limited edition ghd’s since 2006 and through these sales have already raised over £140,000 for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. This year’s Pink Orchid limited edition styler works this season’s pink and black lace trend and features a sheer lace print layered over this seasons colour; hot orchid pink, to create a super slick design. For the first time ever, this year’s Pink limited edition features the ghd Gold Series Classic Styler with the styling plates transformed into a vibrant shade of hot orchid pink.

A super-stylish case/ clutch bag accompanies this seasons ghd Pink Orchid limited edition styler making it set to be one of the most coverted stylers yet and with £10 from every sale being donated to Breakthrough Breast Cancer it’s the beauty buy with a conscience.

For further information about Breakthrough Breast Cancer please contact Steph Aldrich on 020 7280 4293 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Go Pink!

TV presenter Angellica Bell has joined forces with pioneering charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer to be the ambassador for their annual fundraising campaign Go Pink launching in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

Go Pink, which takes place during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, raises hugely important funds to help Breakthrough Breast Cancer in the fight against the disease.

Angellica Bell Go Pink celebrity ambassador said: “I'm asking everyone to please Go Pink this October for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. I lost a friend to the disease so this is a cause incredibly close to my heart. I'll be hosting a Go Pink tea party but there are literally hundreds of ways to Go Pink, check out the website for tons more ideas. It's so easy and the money raised really will help save lives. So register now and get your pink thinking caps on!"
‘Going pink’ really could help save lives and it couldn't be easier. Whether at work, at school or with friends and family just take your favourite activity and give it a pink twist; you could dress pink, have a pink raffle, hold a pink bake sale or even organise a pink barn dance! Anyone and everyone can get involved and if you are stuck for ideas, Breakthrough Breast Cancer has launched a brand new ideas-generator online - just fill in what you like to do and it will do the rest. Find this, more information and helpful fundraising tips at www.breakthrough.org.uk/gopink

Becky Crowe, Community Fundraising Manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer, said: “We are thrilled to have Angellica Bell on board for this year’s Go Pink, and we know that with her support it’s going to be our biggest year yet! We can’t wait to see all the different ways people have fun with pink whilst also raising money to help in the fight against breast cancer. We really appreciate everyone’s support and the funds raised really do make a difference to help save lives.”

If you would like to organise your own Go Pink fundraising event it couldn’t be easier – register for an enquiry pack full of ideas, tips and advice to make your Go Pink event a success visit www.breakthrough.org.uk/gopink or call 08080 100 200
Go Pink
- Breakthrough Breast Cancer are working to stop the fear of breast cancer. Help them by signing up to Go Pink at www.breakthrough.org.uk/gopink
TLC
- Don’t forget to Touch Look Check. Download Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s app from ibreastcheck.com

Shop
- Breakthrough Breast Cancer are working to stop the fear of breast cancer. Help them by shopping at breakthroughbreatcancer.org/shop

Donate
- Breakthrough Breast Cancer are working to stop the fear of breast cancer. Help support their life-saving work at breakthroughbreastcancer.org

ZUMBA® CREATOR BRINGS FITNESS-CONCERT TO ALEXANDRA PALACE TO RAISE MONEY FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH VIA THE PARTY IN PINK™ ZUMBATHON CAMPAIGN.

On 16th October 2011, Beto Perez, the creator of the Zumba® program, will lead a Zumbathon® charity event for 3,500 people at London’s Alexandra Palace to support breast cancer research and community outreach programs as part of Zumba® Fitness’ Party in Pink™ campaign.

The event will raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Cure Cancer and Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Global Promise Fund.

In 2010, Zumba Fitness, the Latin and international music inspired dance-fitness brand, created the Party in Pink™ Zumbathon movement which raised over $550,000 in the US for breast cancer research and awareness.

Due to such huge success, Zumba Fitness is now re-launching the Party in Pink campaign globally. At least 75 percent of ticket sales from Zumbathon charity events hosted by Zumba® instructors and 30 percent of Zumba® apparel sales will be donated to leading UK breast cancer research charity, Breakthrough Breast Cancer, and to global breast cancer charity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Global Promise Fund.

A Zumbathon charity event is a Zumba® class arranged by a licensed Zumba instructor with the aim of raising money for charity. Throughout August, September and October, instructors are encouraged to hold Zumbathon events in support of breast cancer charities as part of the Party in Pink campaign. Instructors can list their events on www.partyinpink.com, and enthusiasts can locate an event in their area to attend and support this cause.

The Zumbathon event that Beto will lead at Alexandra Palace has been arranged by Cure Cancer founder, Carole Sobell from London, a spokesperson for the Party in Pink Zumbathon charity campaign. “As a breast cancer survivor and Zumba enthusiast myself, I am so excited to be joining the Party in Pink campaign and arranging this event. It is a perfect excuse to get over 3,500 people to join the party and celebrate to raise money for such a good cause.”

Chris Askew, Chief Executive of Breakthrough Breast Cancer comments,

“We are truly excited to be the beneficiary of Zumba Fitness’ Party in Pink campaign in 2011. We’ve seen the huge success it has achieved in the USA, and we hope that people across the UK will embrace it with similar enthusiasm.”

“It’s a great way for friends, family and colleagues to come together, have some fun and support a great cause. The money raised through Zumba’s Party in Pink campaign will enable us to continue with our life-saving research, campaigning and education work. Through this work we believe passionately that breast cancer can be beaten.”

The Zumbathon charity event will take place on 16th October at 2pm at Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY. Tickets for the event may be purchased online via Ticketmaster at www.zumba.com/uk-zumbathon.

Rebecca Kane Managing Director of APTL said;

“We cannot wait to see the magnificent Great Hall at Ally Pally transformed into a sea of pink party-goers, giving it their best Zumba® moves, whilst raising money for this important cause. Please come and show your support for this unique event and enjoy a day out at the People's Palace".

Tickets are priced at £30 and 100 percent of ticket sales for this event will be donated to the associated charities. Celebrity guests to be confirmed.

“Through this work we believe passionately that breast cancer can be beaten.”

To find a Party in Pink Zumbathon charity event near you or to purchase Party in Pink Zumba apparel and accessories visit, www.partyinpink.com

SAINSBURY’S HAVE PARTNERED WITH BREAKTHROUGH BREAST CANCER TO CREATE A LIMITED EDITION RANGE OF PINK CASSEROLE DISHES.

The Cook’s Collection cast iron range includes a 3L heart-shaped casserole dish, as well as 3L and 5L round dishes. Available in selected stores and online at www.sainsburys.co.uk, the exclusive cookware will go on sale from 28 September 2011, to tie in with Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. Ten percent of all sales will be donated to Breakthrough Breast Cancer. I’ve attached images for your reference, see below for details;

Cook’s Collection cast iron casserole range in pink - 3L heart shape, £30; 3L round, £30; and 5L round, £40
www.sainsburys.co.uk /0800 636 262

BOURJOIS SUPPORTING CANCER RESEARCH UK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and beauty brand Bourjois is supporting Cancer Research UK’s campaign ‘Join the fight for women’s survival’ with its stunning ‘Illuminating Touch’ Rose essential blusher.

Bourjois’ Illuminating Touch (£7.49) will be available between 28th September and 29th November 2011 in all Bourjois outlets including Boots, Superdrug, Tesco and Waitrose. A contribution of 1Euro from each sale will go to Cancer Research UK for its life saving research.

TRESOR PARIS BREAST CANCER CARE BRACELETS

The Breast Cancer Care bracelets by Tresor Paris are cute friendship band style bracelets – a snip at £25 and a whopping 25% of that goes to the charity. They are available all during October to mark Breast Cancer Awareness month. The pink is the most iconic bracelet but there is also a black and a white version too all of which feature a crystal with a pink ribbon motif. The bracelets are finished with magnetite clasps, which are known for their healing properties and can do wonders in many different ways, such as helping asthma suffers, stemming nosebleeds and some even say it helps travel sickness. Tresor is known for its iconic crystal bracelets and has celebrity followers including JLS, Made in Chelsea’s Gabby, Binky & Ollie as well as Alexandra Burke and The Saturdays.

www.tresorparis.com and www.breastcancercare.org.uk

QVC ARE RAISING MONEY FOR BREAST CANCER

Official Broadcast Partner The Show 2011
QVC, one of the UK’s leading multi-channel retailers, is proud to be the Official Broadcast Partner for this year’s fashion show. We’ve been supporting Breast Cancer Care since 1999 and have raised over £3.5 million for the charity so far. With your help we can make another huge contribution this year.

We are broadcasting a dedicated 3-hour live show on Wednesday 12th October from 7pm, packed with catwalk clips and behind-the-scenes moments from today’s fashion show as well as interviews with some of the models taking part.

The 3 hour spectacular will of course feature fantastic beauty, jewellery, fashion and homes products at superb prices - all sold to raise money for Breast Cancer Care. Brands such as Bare Escentuals, OPI, Kipling, Lola Rose, Leighton Denny, Butler & Wilson and Diamonique have designed these products especially for the show with every penny of the net proceeds going towards helping women and men with breast cancer.

Tune In
Wednesday 12th October, 7pm - 10pm Freeview channel 16, Sky channel 640, Virgin TV channel 740, Freesat channel 800 www.qvcuk.com

HARD ROCK RELEASE LIMITED EDITION PIN TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

For the 12th year running Hard Rock will be supporting breast cancer awareness month this October with the release of the annual PINKTOBER limited-edition pin and other pink merchandise.

?The PINKTOBER 2011 pin has been designed as a replica of Melissa Etheridge’s Ovation guitar and celebrates the multi-platinum recording artist and breast cancer survivor’s upcoming star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame which will be presented by Hard Rock on 27th September.

"We are honoured to collaborate with PINKTOBER ‘Artist Ambassador’ Melissa Etheridge, a music icon and a champion of Hard Rock’s campaign for more than six years,” said Annie Balliro, Sr. Director of Brand Philanthropy, Hard Rock International. “Hard Rock is truly excited to play a part in recognizing Melissa with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to commemorate her amazing career, overcoming breast cancer and her ability to inspire survivors and fans with her continued message to ‘Speak True’!”

Available to buy for the whole of October the release of the pin coincides with several other PINKTOBER themed lines from Hard Rock. Rock the season’s hottest colour with Hard Rock’s PINKTOBER merchandise including the PINKTOBER 2011 T-shirt, robe, PINK sheets and more. Products are sold exclusively at Hard Rock properties worldwide, including Cafes, Hotels, Casinos and on www.hardrock.com.

Proceeds from the sale of UK PINKTOBER products will benefit The Caron Keating Foundation with 75 percent of the retail price of each pin and 15 percent of the retail price of other products going directly to the cause.

STORE TWENTY ONE: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Store Twenty One has launched a range of pink kitchenware where 10% of the wholesale price is donated to Breast Cancer Campaign.

http://www.storetwentyone.co.uk/homewares/breast-cancer-campaign/icat/breastcancerawareness/

‘HUG A PET’ SUPPORTS THE PINK RIBBON FOUNDATION.

A new product just launched called ‘Hug a pet’ supports the Pink Ribbon Foundation. £5 from each pink poodle sale between 24th-30th October will be donated the charity.

Watch your child’s eyes light up as they release the velcro underneath and transform their playful friend in to a huggable pet and super soft pillow. What’s more pyjamas can be hidden away inside their Hug a pet for a sleepover surprise!

Made of high quality super soft chenille, machine washable, durable with high quality stitching. For playtime, nap time... any time is Hug a pet time! They make a great gift for birthdays, Christmas or just because...who doesn't like a cuddle?

Bumble Bee, Butterfly (Orange), Butterfly (Pink), Cow, Dragon, Elephant, Jolly Giraffe, Ladybird (Pink), Ladybird (Red), Lovable Lamb, Panda Bear, Penguin, Poodle (Pink), Puppy (Dalmation), Rabbit (Purple), Rabbit (White), Turtle, Unicorn, Zippity Zebra, Blue Dinosaur (coming soon), Green Dinosaur (coming soon)

Retail Price £19.95 www.hugapet.co.uk & Bluewater, Kent (Ground Floor, outside Dorothy Perkins)

www.hugapet.co.uk launches 10th October. Stand opens at Bluewater 15th October. Pet size - 18 inches. Pet weight - approx. 530g ‘Hug a pet’ Launched by Dragons Den entrepreneurs David & Sarah Glashan.

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