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JEWELRY INFORMATION
The following organizations offer information about gold, diamonds, and other gemstones. If you are interested in learning more about precious metals and stones, these sites are worth checking out:
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Breast Cancer Awareness Information
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and is dedicated to increasing awareness of the importance of early breast cancer detection. Today, a person's chance of surviving breast cancer is high, if the disease is detected early, thanks to donations to charities that support research and awareness.However, while tremendous strides in the fight against breast cancer have been made, more still needs to be done to eradicate this disease. The Diamond Store is committed to promoting Breast Cancer Awareness and Early Detection Programs by offering breast cancer charity pink ribbon gifts that help support the cause. For information about breast cancer research and awareness programs visit: |
- The American Cancer Society
- National Cancer Institute
- BreastCancer.org
- Network of Strength (formerly y-me.org)
- FDA Certified Radiology Centers
- The Advanced Breast Cancer Community is a comprehensive information source and online community solely dedicated to the needs of advanced/metastatic breast cancer patients, caregivers, family and friends, and healthcare providers.
- Breast Cancer Recovery. The mission of Breast Cancer Recovery is to help breast cancer survivors heal mind, body and spirit. Breast Cancer Recovery also sponsors awareness and educational programs including the annual Sharing the Knowledge: Resources for Recovery conference for survivors, their family members and healthcare professionals. The conference is held each November in Madison, WI.
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer is a national nonprofit organization, rated 4 stars by Charity Navigator, dedicated to empowering all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life. Programs and services include lbbc.org, the Survivors' Helpline at (888) 753-LBBC (5222), conferences, teleconferences, networking programs, newsletters, publications and recordings.
- The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer. With the help of the Mayo Clinic and other sponsors, Donna Deegan, a breast cancer survivor, founded a national marathon to raise funds to help financially challenged women undergo breast cancer treatment. In 2008, more than 7,000 people ran the first race. Since then, athletes from every state and 15 countries have participated, as well as 350 breast cancer survivors, raising more than $1.6 million. The Mayo Clinic receives 70% of the money for research and the Donna Foundation - which has served more than 2,000 women - gets the rest. The next marathon will take place February 21, 2010.
- Ford Warriors in Pink® 100% of the net proceeds from Ford Warriors in Pink® wear and gear goes to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
- The Pink Tulip Project. Information about planting pink tulip gardens in public places to raise awareness and hope in the fight against breast cancer.
- Purchase Breast Cancer Stamps at the USPS online store and The Postal Service will donate a portion of the proceeds to The National Institute of Health and other medical research programs.
- American Cancer Society. Inc. The official sponsor of birthdays™ Want a world with more birthdays? Join the movement today, because there’s no such thing as too many candles! Create your birthday page, download a birthday kit, send and ecard, and join people around the globe who are passionately committed to making a world with less cancer and more birthdays a reality!
- Cook for the Cure®, presented by KitchenAid and Susan G. Komen for the Cure® gives those with a passion for cooking a way to support the breast cancer movement.
- In Utah, The Utah Cancer Control Program offers free cancer screening programs for qualified residents. Phone 1-800-717-1811 to see if you qualify.
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