While October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a great way to generate support for breast cancer research, we’ve also mentioned at Ouidad that searching for a cure is a year-round job. That’s why our Curls for a Cure program matches donations even after you take your last bite of Halloween candy – and does 365 days a year! In keeping with that idea, we wanted to tell you about this year’s Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s Symposium and Luncheon.

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The event took place on October 28 at New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria, and was a great success with the over 1,200 guests raising nearly $1.9 million for research. Elizabeth Hurley was also awarded the 2009 Humanitarian Award for her work as a global ambassador of breast cancer awareness.

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There were over 150 breast cancer researchers in attendance who receive funding from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and with every $250,000 raised another researcher is sponsored to join the fight. That’s a great statistic and one you can take some credit for too: anyone who donates money to Ouidad’s Curls for a Cure helps fund this research.

Ouidad, who attended the event, says, “the symposium was buzzing with positive energy, and why shouldn’t it? More women than ever before are getting checked and doing self-examinations; there is promising research linking nutrition and breast cancer prevention, and every day there are new possibilities. People realize more and more that breast cancer is not a death sentence and that they don’t have to lose hope!   Thanks to all the people, clients at the salon and customers on ouidad.com, who contributed to Curls for a Cure – the event was recognition for all the people that have helped to raise money for the cause.”

Want to get involved? Donate to Curls for a Cure anytime, and help put more researchers to work!

Ouidad’s Curls For A Cure foundation is one of many outstanding ways people can show support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month (or any time of year!) Lots of other beauty companies have set their sights on finding a cure as well!

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There are many celebrities that use their notoriety to shine a light on some really fabulous charities. This month don’t miss Christina Applegate, Reese Witherspoon and Jessica Simpson who each actively raise funds to help find a cure for breast cancer.

Christina Applegate is not only a breast cancer survivor, but also the founder of Right Action for Women which raises money to provide  all women with adequate breast cancer screenings. Reese Witherspoon is also doing her fair share of fundraising.  Along with Avon’s Walk for Breast Cancer, Witherspoon helped raise $8.1 million in 2008!  And, don’t miss Jessica Simpson’s role as the spokesperson for QVC’s  16th annual “FFANY Shoes on Sale” event, which will donate net  proceeds to breast cancer research and education.

If you’re looking to get involved there are a slew of vehicles that help. Ouidad’s Curls For A Cure, which is an exceptional option with Ouidad matching dollar for dollar – is always a great way to show your support. To learn more, click here!

A woman’s hair is a sacred thing. In society it symbolizes beauty and femininity and it can be a large part of what makes us feel like who we are. And for Ouidad, well, it’s her life’s work. So, when a woman loses her hair as a result of cancer treatments, a terrifying time becomes even more overwhelming.

A breast cancer survivor herself, Ouidad knows firsthand about the possible side effects of treatments. While it is a daunting time for any woman, Ouidad wants everyone to know how important it is to try to stay positive. And when those first hairs begin to grow back, it is like a new beginning and something to rejoice in!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Ouidad offers caring guidance on steps for re-growing (and loving) your new hair, post-cancer treatments. She reminds women to be patient while waiting for their hair to grow back. And she also says that it’s import to stay away from coloring for at least a year while your body recovers from the chemotherapy. Curly locks or straight, Ouidad conveys that going through cancer treatments and losing your hair is a drastic and stressful time. So no matter the color, no matter how curly or straight, when it comes to your new hair growth, Ouidad says: “Celebrate that it’s back!”

And as a dedicated advocate for the cause, Ouidad has built her Curls for a Cure organization, which is committed to helping find the cure. Learn more about Curls for a Cure, which has raised over $228,302 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Ouidad wants women to know that there is life after cancer – and it can be fabulous!

Hear about Curls for a Cure directly from Ouidad and husband Peter and see why they chose to team up with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation where Ouidad, the business, matches donations dollar-for-dollar for this most important mission.

Curls for a Cure was originally created as a tribute to Ouidad’s mother who died of breast cancer and for Ouidad herself who contracted breast cancer at the same age her mother did.  As always, Ouidad’s message is one of hope, as she says,

“Breast cancer is not a death sentence.”

Do you want to get involved and make a donation? Join us in helping to find a cure by clicking here!

October is National Brest Cancer Awareness Month

We all know the need for medical research to prevent and cure disease, and when someone has fought the battle and survived a disease, the need and urgency just comes into sharper focus. Ouidad knows the battle that millions of women fight each year with breast cancer. She herself is a survivor.

In 2002 Ouidad was diagnosed with breast cancer, the same disease that took her mother’s life. While she was treated, and recovered, she vowed to continue the battle in support of all women. So in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Ouidad’s Curls for a Cure partner, will be very busy!

Ouidad’s goal is to raise $100,000 this year for research, to add to the quarter million dollars raised since the Curls for a Cure organization began. To help this effort, Ouidad and Curls for a Cure will match your donations – dollar-for-dollar – up to a total matching contribution of $50,000 for 2009 alone!

The statistics on breast cancer are staggering; Ouidad wants to change those numbers, and you can help. Donations can be made directly online, or even as an add-on to your shopping basket during check-out, while making a purchase. Let’s work together with Curls for a Cure to help end breast cancer and save women’s lives.