Ouidad's Personal StoryIn 2002 I was diagnosed with breast cancer, the same disease that took my mother's life. Fortunately, I was treated and made a full recovery, but I vowed to never let recovery be the end of my battle.
On behalf of my company, I invite you to join us in fighting back against breast cancer by supporting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation through our Curls For A Cure $250K initiative.
Even small donations can do big things; therefore we've created two convenient ways to participate. You can make an outright contribution from one of the "Donation" links on this page, or you can add a donation to your shopping basket during check-out when you're making a purchase.
Either way, I firmly believe that with your help we can beat breast cancer by helping fund the research that creates new treatments and ultimately finds a cure for this devastating disease.
Making A DifferenceI would like to begin by thanking all who have already given so generously to "Curls for a Cure".
The final tally for 2006 has been determined, and we are proud to say that with your help we have raised another $41,406.90 for The BCRF. That brings our grand total to $218,506.00 and growing daily!
And a special thanks...
To Susie Guinasso, the brave woman who generously offered to appear in, what was described by our clients as, "a provocative and inspiring advertising design".
Ouidad presents a check for $41,406.90 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. From left: Myra Biblowit (BCRF President), Peter Wise, Ouidad
Ouidad Will Double Your Contribution*
That's right, Ouidad will match every Curls For A Cure donation, dollar for dollar! Give $5.00 and we'll make it $10.00. Your $50.00 donation becomes $100.00. No amount is too small or too generous and we'll match them all.
We're committed to this cause and to helping your contribution make an impact on the race for a cure. That's why we've created two easy ways for you make your Curls For A Cure donation online:
Add a donation to your order:
As you check out your Ouidad.com order, you'll have the opportunity to add a donation directly to your order. To our surprise, many of you have been giving with every order! The race for a cure goes on day in and day out, and so should our support for it. We're sure that others will be inspired by your generosity.
Your donation will appear in your order history and will be charged to the credit card you provide as payment for your order.
Not shopping today? Make a separate donation:
If you're just browsing today, you can use our quick and easy donation form to send us your contribution without any other commitment. Click here to donate now
* - Ouidad will match donations made to Curls For A Cure, dollar-for-dollar, up to a total matching contribution of $50,000 in 2009
Why The BCRF?
The answer is simple. Trust. We know that a dollar given to the BCRF will go farther in the fight for a cure than it would at any other organization. You can view details about our partnership with The BCRF in 2005
here.
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is an
independent, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime by providing critical funding for innovative clinical and genetic research at leading medical centers worldwide, while increasing public awareness about good breast health.
Since its inception, the Foundation has raised more than $120 million to support clinical research at cancer centers across the globe conducting the most advanced and promising breast cancer research into new therapies and genetic links that will help lead to prevention and a cure.
A minimum of 85% of all funds raised goes to breast cancer research grants and awareness programs. To find out more about the BCRF please visit www.bcrfcure.org
Why Now?
Breast Cancer doesn't just happen in October. The American Cancer Society estimates that in the United States alone there will be well over 200,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed this year. That's almost 600 new cases per day.
Major accomplishments in breast cancer research have been made possible by grants from BCRF. Several new drugs are in pre-clinical or clinical development, and more than six different vaccines to treat and prevent breast cancer are also being tested. Additionally, advancements in the fight on breast cancer will have far reaching benefits in the fights on other cancers.
This news is very exciting. The light at the end of the tunnel can truly be seen. Now, on the heels of this break through work and on the threshold of new therapies, is the time to pour it on and raise even more money for research and a cure!
