October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Sure you might think it’s a little strange that a guy is posting about this on his blog. And yes, men can get breast cancer, though it’s far less common then in woman. No I don’t have it. And no I don’t know any guys who have had it.

I do, however, understand the importance of finding a cure, as it is one of the leading causes of death in women, and it’s something that can certainly be treated or prevented if caught early enough. Don’t worry, I’m not going to shock or bore you with any stats (a quick google search will help you out there). Instead I’ll briefly tell you about my mother, who had two bouts of breast cancer when I was younger.

I must’ve been in elementary school the first time, and junior high school the second time. I don’t remember too much about the whole thing other than my mom finding a lump in her breast that they biopsied and removed the lump. She had lots and lots of follow-up tests and same thing happened years later and that was it. No radiation. No mastectomy. Though they did cut her up a bit and she goes quite regularly for a mammogram and waits in the office for the results (because they know how crazy nervous she gets every time she goes for one). She hasn’t had any re-occurence since thankfully. So all in all, I think we’ve been really lucky. But even still, any chance I get to help out with Breast Cancer Awareness, and I’ll take it.

So I’m using this post not to offer coupons, but instead to point out any products, sites or other blogs that are donating towards Breast Cancer Awareness causes. Like Danielle, who’s blogging for a good cause (the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation). If you do nothing else this month, please just take a minute to think about the impact this disease could have on someone you love. Whether it’s your mother, your sister, your daughter, your friend or even yourself. Because awareness is the most powerful weapon we have to fight this awful disease.

Breast Cancer Awareness sites:

• National Breast Cancer Foundation
• Susan G. Komen for the Cure
• National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• The Breast Cancer Site
• Breast Cancer Awareness

Online merchants/products to support the cause:

Pink Lady Makeup Bag & Brush Set at Aloette
This spiffy little makeup bag includes a 4-piece mini-brush set and like all products from Aloette is not tested on animals. Aloette Cosmetics will donate $2 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for each bag purchased.

Key to the Cure from Juicy Couture at Saks
This limited-edition tee was designed by Juicy Couture exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue’s Key To The Cure. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of each tee will benefit the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation.

Riedel Vinum Pink Rose Wine Glasses at Wine Enthusiast
Booze it up and show your support all at the same time! Wine Enthusiast will donate 15% of the proceeds from these glasses to the Living Beyond Breast Cancer Foundation.

Breast Cancer Awareness Lunch Tote at Overstock.com
Nice sporty tote to support all your drinks, snacks, lunch, you name it. Overstock will donate 5 percent of the purchase price to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Pink Ribbon collection at Personal Creations
Support breast cancer awareness with a variety of personalized creations including ornaments, sweatshirts, T-shirts, totes, mugs, jerseys, can coozies, prints, paperweights and more.

Send Pink Flowers from Teleflora
Purchase one of Teleflora’s Breast Cancer Awareness bouquets and they will donate 20% of the purchase price to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Plus: Save 10% off any online order just by using the above link (expires 10/18)

Pink Mint Meltaways at Fannie May
Eat chocolate and Fannie May will donate 10% of the proceeds to support Breast Cancer Awareness and an additional 10% will be matched by the Coleman Foundation.

Think Pink at Quill.com
Support breast cancer research with these special offers and savings, and up to 10% of the proceeds will be donated by Quill to breast cancer research. You’ll find lots of fun pink-themed office supplies like post-it notes, file folders, calendars, pens, highlighters, totes, you name it.

Think Pink Items at Designer Linens Outlet
Purchase any of Designer Linens Outlet Think Pink items and they’ll support the cause by donating 15% of the profit to breast cancer research. Lots of varying items and prices from small bathroom accessories to towels to all sorts of comforters and quilts.

Think Pink at Soft Surroundings
Purchase the Du Wop Purse Your Lips and you’ll be partially funding much-needed breast cancer research through the Cosmetic Executive Women Cancer and Careers Foundation. And you get to say “Du Wop” which is a lot of fun to say. Go ahead, try it!

Think Pink at Sony Style
Sony Style will be donating a maximum of $50,000 from their breast cancer initiatives this year to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

• $75 from the sale of each VGN-CR290EAP VAIO CR Series notebook
• $10 from the sale of each NWZ-A816PNK Walkman Video MP3 Player
• $10 from the sale of each DVP-FX810/P Portable DVD Player

Think Pink at CollectiblesToday.com
Fight breast cancer by showing your support with these collectibles and gifts. Browse through over 40 different themed collectibles including Thomas Kinkade Inspirations of Hope, Tiny Miracles Cuddles for the Cure, Precious Moments Best of Friends, Charming Tails Promise of a Cure and lots more cute and adorable collectibles to add to your ever-growing knick-knack collection.

Think Pink at Cooking.com
Help support Breast Cancer Awareness by purchasing these products including many Cook for the Cure blenders, mixers and food processors. Wide range of products varying in price including some lower-priced items like ceramic pie dishes, chocolate fondue set (mmmm!), bags, totes, travel mugs and more.

Support the Girls at Bare Necessities

Bare Necessities will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for every Wacoal bra purchase at Barenecessities.com by October 15, 2007.

Buy a Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet and
get a coupon for $5 off $25 at Payless ShoeSource
Payless ShoeSource will donate 100% of the net profits of the bracelet to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Cook for the Cure products at Linens N Things
Cook for the Cure was created to give those with a passion for cooking a way to support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the fight against breast cancer.

Hope for the Cure products at Pfaltzgraff
10% of the wholesale selling price of these Hope for the Cure cooking products will be donated by Pfaltzgraff to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Free Shipping at Origins.com when you make a purchase towards
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Plus, get a free try-out sample (while supplies last).
Use offer code 10071 during checkout.

ATX Breast Cancer Awareness Pen at Cross
For every pen you purchase Cross.com will make a 10% donation to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation

Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Charm Bracelet at ShopBop.com
50% of the sale price will be donated by Shopbop to Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization.

The Linie Pendant at Diamonds International
Inspired by Linie Hilderink, a victim of breast cancer, the Linie Pendant commemorates the loved ones we have lost and celebrates the battles being won. Five percent of sales will be donated by Diamonds International to the University of Miami and the Jackson Memorial Foundation for breast cancer treatment and research.

Take a seat for the cure at Design Within Reach
Support the search for a breast cancer cure by bidding on one of 10 limited-edition Florence Knoll Benches upholstered in pink Spinneybeck Riva leather. All auction proceeds will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. Auctions take place at local DWRs on October 25, 2007, and starting online on October 16, 2007.

Shop for a Cure at Bloomingdale’s Little Pink Boutique
Proceeds will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Purchase an Ann Cares card for $25 and get:
Free Shipping & 15% off future purchases of $100 at Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor Loft
Good through December 31, 2007

Fight Breast Cancer with select products at Staples

10% Off and free shipping over $75 at Tafford
Use promo code SURVIVE.

Support the Cure at Bed Bath & Beyond

Free Shipping on select Breast Cancer Awareness Gear at Dick’s Sporting Goods

Pink Shop at Woman Within
Portion of proceeds are donated to Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund