About Breast Cancer: Home-Made Support and Fundraising

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer I get it - the economy is tight and unpredictable - but still, when a friend or loved one is fighting breast cancer, you want to help. Well, you can do it without cleaning out your piggy bank. If you have the time and creativity, you can encourage a breast cancer survivor with a handmade gift. Or you can put on a fund-raiser. 5 Fundraising Ideas You Can Use When someone with cancer is having a financial crisis, you can jump in and help in several ways. Got time and planning skills? Try starting a nonprofit group to which funds can be donated. Hold an event that makes the participants feel good while they generate donations. Get the word out through social media and put your geek gang to work on a website. Meanwhile, hunt for financial assistance programs and foundations that may help with money or services. Round up friends and family and get those casseroles baking! 10 DIY Breast Cancer Support Gifts If you can sew, knit, paint, or use stickum - then here are several personal gifts you can easily make. Prefer to string beads or do counted cross-stitch? Get out your bags of stashed materials and put them to work. If these 10 ideas don't jive with you, then read about gifts made by readers. If you're a talented crafter, send in a photo and story of your hand-crafted support gift. Play FaceBook Game For BCAM With Care Last year, many of us posted our bra colors on our FaceBook status. It didn't raise funds, so much as it raised eyebrows. This year, the game is called 'I like it on ...' and it's about where you put your purse when you come home for the day. Think about it a minute - not only could it become embarrassing, but it might give away something more than your privacy. I've got some words of web wisdom for you here. So listen up and be careful what you post on FaceBook! Marines Pose for Unique Breast Cancer Calendar Many organizations have come up with calendars for breast cancer awareness and fund raising, but never like this one. This calendar features Marines - guys - who are male breast cancer survivors. They are part of what's been called "the largest male breast cancer cluster known." Funds from the sale of this calendar will go for research into environmental causes of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Ads Fundraising Ideas Breast Cancer Sign Church Fundraising Online Fundraising Team Fundraising Featured Articles Share Your BCAM Plans How Did You Choose Your Breast Biopsy Method? Getting Second Opinions About Breast Cancer Treatment Newly Diagnosed: What You Need to Know Before Treatment Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now > This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Social Media Connections Fan Me On FaceBook Tweet Me On Twitter Keep Up With My Blog Advertisement