Ouidad: The Curl Experts

Image via: The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

This just in: Ouidad the Queen of Curls and husband and business partner Peter Wise, have been declared New Yorkers of the Week!

NY1, New York City’s 24 Hour Newschannel featured Ouidad and Peter as New Yorkers of the Week, for helping turn curls into a hope for a cure for cancer.

After Ouidad lost her mother to breast cancer, she and Peter began to contribute to research; then Peter came up with a powerful campaign idea in 2001, and Curls for a Cure was born, with proceeds going to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

In 2002 Ouidad herself was diagnosed with breast cancer.  While she won her own fight with the disease, she and husband Peter didn’t stop there, vowing not “to let recovery be the end of [her] battle.” Since its inception, Curls for a Cure has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for research.

We are so pleased that Ouidad and Peter have been recognized for their efforts, and hope that this notice brings additional attention to this worthy cause! Out of adversity springs strength, hope, and growth.

Learn more as Ouidad shares what she has learned from her battle from in this Ouidad video about the inspiring Curls for a Cure.

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!