I know first hand how breast cancer affects women and families…as many of you already know, I lost my mother to breast cancer back in 1989. Since then, I have met many women who have been challenged with this disease. I am amazed at the fortitude of the women afflicted and am encouraged by the enormous progress made in this fight.
In doing my research on organizations dedicated to achieving a cure for breast cancer, I found an excellent example in The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, which was founded by Evelyn Lauder.
I not only loved their mission statement, but was further impressed with their “A” rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy, and the fact that over 89% of every dollar they spend is on breast cancer research and prevention.
10% of the wholesale proceeds from the sale of my Spirit of Hope Fairy benefits The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Through your support & countless others, we have raised over $25,000 for this worthwhile organization, and I look forward to further donations in support of finding a cure in our lifetime.
For more information on The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, click on the image below or visit www.bcrfcure.org
To locate a retailer carrying the Spirit of Hope Fairy near you, click on the link below.
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May 1st, 2008 at 8:06 am
My good friend Donna S. bought the Spirit of Hope Fairy, Sm. for me on the day I did the Relay for Life in Yucaipa, CA. This is my 13th Anniversary as a Breast Cancer Survivor! It was a special gift from a special woman and I will not forget the Relay each time I look at it. It was also my first Fairy, but not my last! Thank you for making these wonderful Fairies and for your donation to a The Breast Cancer Research Foundation!
March 13th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
My cousin bought me a Spirit of Hope fairy after my diagnosis last year with breast cancer. He sits on top of my computer as I converse with the women on my BC support site.
By the way….after a bilateral mastectomy…I did not need chemo or radiation….and am now told there is “No Evidence of Disease” !!!!
December 8th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
I bought the Spirit of Hope for my daughter. This year for her 10th birthday, she and a friend had a “pink” birthday party where in lieu of presents, their friends donated to Breast Cancer Research. They raised over $1300.
I was so thrilled to purchase this one for her to show her how proud I am of her!!
December 7th, 2007 at 6:38 am
This was the first fairy I purchased and is very near and dear to my heart as I lost my grandmother and aunt to breast cancer. Thanks for the opportunity to support research to find a cure.
November 15th, 2007 at 3:27 pm
Glad to hear Jeanette that you are doing well…I meet so many women on my Signing Tour who are affected by breast cancer, and I am always impressed with their fortitude and positive attitudes…just as my own mother was back in the 80’s with hers. Take care and God Bless!
November 15th, 2007 at 8:10 am
Thanks, I am a breast cancer patient and I am thrilled you are helping . I am at the 5 year mark now and feel well.
November 6th, 2007 at 11:10 am
My friend was diagnosed with breast cancer recently and she is an avid collector of yours. Before I had the chance to buy the Spirit of Hope for her…she bought it for herself! I was wondering if you plan to make the wine bottle covers with the Spirit of Hope or Healing Heart Fairy? If so, when do you think they will be for sale?
Thanks!
October 7th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
Michelle…look at the Healing Heart Fairy…he has a medical bag, stethascope amoung other things…I think he fits what you are already looking for…and he benefits some great children’s hospitals.
October 6th, 2007 at 10:22 am
Hello Mark,
I’m an avid collector of your fairies and it’s exciting to see most from your collection in a website (great job by the way!). I am a nurse and I was wondering if you will come up with a fairy that will represent such caring people like those in my profession. Perhaps that something that will be in the works soon (I’m hopeful!). Keep up the good work and thanks for coming up with such a wonderful collection!
October 5th, 2007 at 4:58 pm
Can I buy the Spirit of Hope Fairy online? There aren’t any stores in my state that sell it.
Thanks
September 25th, 2007 at 3:19 pm
I, like many of your other fans, fell in love with the Spirit of Hope Fairy when I saw it in my Shop Pink catalog. I would also like to receive your catalog. Please let me know how to register for it.
September 14th, 2007 at 7:55 pm
Mark
Last year I got the Healing Heart Fairy, so another one to add to my 2007 list is the Spirit of Hope Fairy-love those pinks and purples!
September 7th, 2007 at 3:34 pm
Registering your Fairies & Santa’s is easy, AND, it gets you on my mailing list whenever I release a new catalog, do Personal Signing Events, and other notices. Sometimes, even a free gift is included!
When you buy your Fairy or Santa, attached to it should be the registration card, for which you will see a section to cut off, fill out and mail in.
This is the 2nd year I have done a Spirit of Hope Fairy benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Last years one may be difficult to locate, but he really is a charmer!
September 7th, 2007 at 2:34 pm
I fell in love with your Spirit of Hope Fairy on sight. I am a breast cancer survivor and collect anything with the pink ribbon. I believe there were a couple of other santas with pink ribbons that I hope to add to my collection but I don’t see them on your website. How can I get on your mailing list for a catalog?
September 7th, 2007 at 11:40 am
How do I register my fairy?
thank you,
Cathy
September 5th, 2007 at 5:11 am
Hi, I received my Christmas 2007 caalog and love all the fairies. I called my local dealer in Lewes,De. because I like to purchase the breast cancer fairy for my sister for her October birthday. Kim (the dealer) said she’d try to obtain for me but the company was very slow to respond to her. Please try to send her products so we in small towns can enjoy your products as much as the big city people. Thanks