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COMMUNITY | OCTOBER 3, 2017

UNITED FOR

THE CAUSE

HELP US FUND CRUELTY-FREE RESEARCH FOR BREAST CANCER

We all know someone whose life has been affected by Breast Cancer. In 2016, 30% of newly diagnosed cancers among American woman were breast-related.1


In keeping with our mission to care for the world we live in and for those who we live with, Aveda’s network and guests have raised more than $4 million for cruelty-free research through the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) through 2016.2


The Power of AI South

Salons and schools go above and beyond for the cause, as they host events in their communities to raise money and awareness. Last year the Aveda Institutes South (AI South) alone— a collection of 20 schools located in the southern region of North America— rose $114 thousand for BCRF.

 

“Every year we commit wholeheartedly to this cause because it hits so close to home,” says Beth Halter, Regional Director of Operations for AI South. “Breast Cancer has touched so many and every one of our educators and students have a story. It’s in sharing these stories that really connect us and then drives to fundraise.”

 

Last year Beth worked close with the Houston school that includes an average of 280 students. For the season, the schools held two fashion shows, a concert, a silent auction, a walk for the cause, bake sales and numerous other events to spread the word and motivate people to donate. And all the while they kept on sharing the stories.

 

“The more you share, the more you see people want to get involved,” Beth says. “Education is key and it leads us to have an impact, doing what we can for research and hopefully one day to find a cure.”

 

 

 

1 http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/understand_bc/statistics

2 Maximum donation of $331,000 U.S. to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® to support research focusing on environmental and lifestyle factors that possibly affect risk of breast cancer. Donations from Aveda will not support research involving animals. Dates of promotion: 9/24/17 through 9/22/18. Learn more at aveda.com.

 

In Your Hand

Along with donations from the network, $4 from the suggested purchase price of each Limited Edition BCA Hand Relief™ Moisturizing Creme goes to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®. Aveda’s goal is to raise $330,000 globally through the sale and fundraising efforts to help find a cure for the most common form of cancer in women.

 

For many years Aveda’s donations have supported BCRF-funded research projects led by Regina M. Santella, PhD, and Mary Beth Terry, PhD at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.

 

Their work strives to lead to better preventive and early detection tactics for women with a family history of breast cancer and concurrently advance our understanding of the impact of environmental exposure on breast cancer risk.

 

SUPPORT CRUELTY-FREE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH BY PURCHASING YOUR

LIMITED EDITION BREAST CANCER AWARENESS HAND RELIEF™ MOISTURIZING CREME

 

The Limited Edition Breast Cancer Awareness Hand Relief™ Moisturizing Creme features an invigorating Rosemary Mint Pure-Fume™ aroma with certified organic rosemary and peppermint. Andiroba oil and other plant hydrators protect skin's moisture barrier, helping seal in softness through three hand washes.