Thinking Pink

I talked yesterday about what I was doing in my shop to "think pink."  Well - little did I know I would be expanding on that last night!  As I announced what I was doing, and talked with others about what they were doing, I was lead to the site "Pink for October." They encourage and support people in turning their web-sites pink, even if just a little bit, in an effort to raise Breast Cancer Awareness this month! I eagerly signed up :)

Next, a friend who's avatar I had admired led me to Mana Moon Studios, the wonderful graphic artist who had created her avatar and banner.  She has a whole section on GOING PINK and I quickly found a banner and avatar set I like and purchased them!  The fun thing is a I sold a pair of earrings this morning that exactly paid for my purchase too :) Isn't it great when things work out like that?  You'll see both the avatar and banner in my shop and here on this blog!

I also listed a whole bunch of new pink items yesterday.  This one is my favorite:

But so far this one has received the most response:

Breast Cancer Awareness and Rose Works Jewelry

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and all over the country, people are doing their part to support this cause.  While I've never personally been affected by breast cancer in my family or closest friends, I have met people over the years who have been, and I know as a woman I too am always at risk. 

So what does that mean for my business and what does it mean for my customers?

During the month of October all sales in my shop will result in an automatic 10% (before shipping and handling) donation to the Susan G. Komen Fund.  Also, check out my Breast Cancer Awareness section, any items purchased from this section (before s&h) will result in a 25% donation!  I have a lot more to put up in the shop - so check back frequently as the month goes on!

Want to know how the donations are going? Check my shop announcement! I'll keep a running total of all monies being donated - and that includes from any sales I make outside of the shop.  Current total - $0.50 - which I know isn't a lot, but it's a START! It's only day one after all :)

Just in case your interested - here's a graph I got off of the Susan G. Komen Fund web-site on how the money is used :)