October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and throughout the community, businesses are doing their part to help patients cope with the disease and raise awareness of early detection and treatment.
Throughout the month, InkOff.MD will accept appointments from breast cancer survivors to remove radiation tattoos, free of charge. The PicoSure laser treatment completely erases the tattoos in a span of three to four five-minute treatments.
InkOff.MD, owned by Dr. W.Y. Chung, is a member of the New Beginnings: Radiation Mark Removal Program, a national philanthropic campaign that offers radiation tattoo removal for cancer survivors and is coordinated by the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Breast cancer survivors can call 949-8346 to make an appointment.
Elsewhere, seeing pink serves as a reminder to be vigilant about the disease. At Castle Medical Center a 60-foot Norfolk pine is graced with a pink awareness ribbon and 3,750 pink lights in recognition of breast cancer awareness.
Retailers are offering a number of pink products to help individuals show solidarity in eradicating breast cancer.
Luxe minaudiere adds sparkle to life
Judith Leiber crystal minaudieres are one of a kind, and the sight of the couture brand’s Ringaling Rotary Phone Minaudiere is sure to perk up the spirits of all who see it. Available at Neiman Marcus, $5,695.
Partnership yields new activewear line
New Balance has introduced a Lace Up for the Cure Collection of pink shoes, capris, tees, tank tops and bras, with 5 percent of the purchase price going to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, with a guaranteed $500,000 minimum donation. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Komen/New Balance partnership.
Palette perks up cheeks, gives back
Sephora is offering its own Sephora Collection "The Beauty of Giving Back" palette of eight universally flattering pink blush and bronzer shades that can be mixed and matched to create custom cheek colors. A portion of sales of the $34 palette will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Expanding wardrobe aids foundation, too
Tory Burch is offering a limited-edition collection of pink designs, including the Allure scarf ($175), pictured, to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Prices range from $85 for a Kerrington circle coin case to $295 for a pink York tote. The company will donate 20 percent of the purchase price of the items to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, up to a maximum of $35,000. The foundation is dedicated to eradicating breast cancer.
Aloha shirts allow guys to lend support
Reyn Spooner is offering its pink Zen Mums aloha shirt with a portion of sales to benefit the Women’s Center at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. The shirt is accented with green chrysanthemums in different flowering stages, intertwined with vines and leaves, and is available in Reyn Spooner’s classic reverse-print and signature Spooner Kloth. Pullover and button-down styles retail for $94 exclusively at Reyn Spooner stores at Ala Moana Center and Kahala Mall.
Pink ribbon adorns new Dooney goods
Fine leather-goods maker Dooney & Bourke has introduced its Pink Ribbon Collection of accessories, including the miniature Ribbon cooler ($68), shown, to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. For every item sold, Dooney & Bourke will donate $5 to the organization’s research efforts. The collection is available in Dooney & Bourke retail and outlet stores and on dooney.com.
