4 ways you can support Breast Cancer Awareness this October
The month of October has become synonymous with breast cancer, better known as the Breast Cancer Awareness month. It is partly thanks to the corporate social efforts of The Estee Lauder Companies, who have been raising awareness for this debilitating illness on a global scale. In 1992, Estee Lauder founder Evelyn H. Lauder kickstarted the global breast cancer movement to achieve a breast cancer-free world and raise funds for the appointed beneficiaries.
Even though great strides have been made since then, there’s more to be done. According to the World Health Organisation, breast cancer has become the most common cancer globally as of 2021, accounting for 12% of all new annual cancer cases worldwide. The statistics* are chilling:
In 2020, 2.3 million have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
In Singapore, 1,000 women are diagnosed with the disease each year.
Furthermore, 1 in 3 women will develop breast cancer.
*Provided by The Estee Lauder Companies
The work of Breast Cancer Awareness is more urgent than ever. The campaign aims to create greater awareness of the importance of self-check and regular mammograms, celebrate the victories of breast cancer survivors, and open up conversations about the disease. The Estee Lauder Companies also calls for appreciation towards the role of caregivers.
This year, the local beneficiaries are Singapore General Hospital and the Breast Cancer Foundation. Proceeds will be channelled to further breast cancer research. Wish to lend your support to the cause? There are four ways you can do so.
1. Head to social media to create awareness
Time to whip out your smartphone and prepare something pink – breast cancer’s official colour. The Estée Lauder Companies will donate S$5, up to S$10,000 for every public, in-feed post on Instagram or Facebook with pink elements and official hashtags #TimeToEndBreastCancer and #IlluminatePinkSG from 1 - 31 October 2021, to support breast disease research at Singapore General Hospital. These efforts will be supported by the government’s dollar-for-dollar match.
2. Buy limited-edition pink products and help raise funds
In addition, six beauty brands under the Group are launching a range of limited-edition pink ribbon products to support the mission to end breast cancer and raise funds for Breast Cancer Research. From now till the end of the year, on 31 December, a significant portion of the retail price of these six products will be channelled to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. So now's the time to do your part!
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ESTÉE LAUDER Pink Ribbon Pin, S$20
The Pink Ribbon Pin was inspired by Evelyn H. Lauder, founder of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, in 1993 in a bid to eradicate breast cancer. A touch of blue in the design symbolises the men who are also touched by the disease. The lifetime risk of contracting breast cancer is around 1 in 8331 in men.
Donation amount: S$20
Get it at Estée Lauder Free Standing Stores and Major Department Stores
ESTÉE LAUDER Advanced Night Repair, 50ml, S$175
This bestselling beauty serum works night and day to penetrate deep within the skin, reducing the multiple signs of ageing caused by the environment. Its exclusive, multi-dimensional technology aids the skin’s reparative power for a smoother and less lined, younger, more radiant and even skin tone. A limited-edition sleeve accompanies the next-generation Advanced Night Repair serum in support of breast cancer awareness.
Donation amount: S$30
Get it at Estée Lauder Free Standing Stores, Major Department Stores, Sephora Stores, Sephora online and Lazada.
ORIGINS Drink Up™ Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask, 100ml, S$47
Infused with Avocado, Hyaluronic Acid, Glacier Water and Niacinamide, the hardworking mask delivers 72-hour, nourishing, and superfood infused hydration while you sleep. Pro tip: apply on hands as a moisturising mask or cream to keep them moisturised and soft. This Limited Edition Drink Up Overnight Face Mask is featured with the iconic pink ribbon on its packaging.
Donation amount: S$10
Get it at Origins Free Standing Stores, Major Department Stores, Sephora Stores, Sephora online and Lazada.
CLINIQUE Limited Edition Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+, 200ml, S$85
Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion+ combines all-day hydration with skin-strengthening ingredients to help skin look younger for longer. The iconic bestselling moisturiser comes in a limited-edition pink bottle.
Donation amount: S$10
Get it at Major Department Stores, Sephora online and Lazada.
BOBBI BROWN Powerful Pink Crushed Oil-Infused Gloss Duo, 6ml (x2), S$53
Get two Crushed Oil Infused Gloss shades in Love Letter and New Romantic. This non-sticky, moisturising, ultra-shiny lip gloss glides on with just the right amount of colour while a blend of nutrient-rich botanical oils offers a cushiony, comfortable feel.
Donation amount: S$26.50
Get it at Bobbi Brown Free Standing Stores, Major Department Stores, Sephora online and Lazada.
LA MER Crème de la Mer The Moisturizing Cream, 15ml, S$155
Touted as the holy grail of beauty creams, this luxuriously rich cream delivers the soothing moisture parched skin needs. Upon application, skin feels soft-to-the-touch, supple and smooth. Ideal for drier skin.
Donation amount: S$77.50
Get it at La Mer Free Standing Store, Major Department Stores, Sephora ION Orchard, Sephora online.
JO MALONE LONDON Peony & Blush Suede Cologne, 100ml, S$218
Scents from Jo Malone are typically classy, subtle yet enduring – the true essence of charm. Imagine peonies in voluptuous bloom, the juicy bite of red apples, the opulence of jasmine rose, and gillyflower mingled with the sensuality of soft, blush suede. A luxurious and seductive choice.
Donation amount: S$25
Get it at Jo Malone London Free Standing Stores and Major Department Stores.
3. Join the first-ever Breast Cancer Campaign Virtual Run
Show your solidarity for those impacted by breast cancer by running or walking with them. Simply clock a total distance of 75km to be completed at your own pace. Finish the 75km, and you stand to win even more beauty products from The Estee Lauder Companies. How’s that for an incentive to move and stay healthy?
Registration starts from S$25, inclusive of a complimentary Pink Ribbon T-shirt. In addition, the S$50 package includes a complimentary Pink race pack with beauty products from The Estée Lauder Companies worth S$80. Proceeds from the registration fees will be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation for their outreach to provide a holistic and supportive community for those touched by breast cancer.
4. Move for Pink
Pink partners WeBarre and Freedom Yoga offer classes to provide a supportive community to empower people to be stronger together.
WeBarre will be offering one virtual barre class at S$30 and one in-person type at S$50. Participants at Freedom Yoga can pick between one in-person class or two virtual classes at S$50.
Proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation. In addition, participants will be presented with a Pink Beauty Pack consisting of an Artclaytion x ELC tote bag and a beauty kit from The Estée Lauder Companies (worth S$110).
