Cancer Sucks

In the United States, a type of cancer is considered "common" when 40,000+ people are diagnosed annually. Common cancers in the U.S. are skin, bladder, breast, colon, endometrial, kidney, and leukemia, just to name a few. Buying fashion items is a great way to help out. They serve as a visual reminder and raise awareness of cancer, and the profits from the sale support the fight by funding research, education, and victim support. The following 9 items offer you a chance to do just that.

1. The LIVESTRONG Fanatic Hoody - This versatile jacket is available in blue or black, with a bright yellow zipper. Also features the Nike swoosh and the word 揕ivestrong.?100% nylon, water and wind proof, and available through the LIVESTRONG organization.

2. Birki's Shetland DMKS Clogs - A bold flower pattern is offset with silver accent buckle and snap. They are designed to give arch support, with the cork footbed and the deep heel cup. Purchase them through the FindGifts page and support the DKMS German Bone Marrow Donor Center.

3. Inspire Ring Necklace - This pendant style necklace features and engraved open circle. The words 揊aith,?揌ope?and 揕ove?are engraved and separated by tiny engraved ribbons that display the color of the type of cancer. Comes with plum ribbon accents (the color dedicated to caregivers). Can be purchased at the ChooseHope website.

4. Enamel Cancer Ribbon Pin - A pin fashioned into the classic ribbon symbol for cancer awareness. Can be ordered in any of the cancer colors. Also available for bulk purchase with a customized card that will display the information for your event, memorial, or photo. Purchase at the ChooseHope website.

5. What Cancer Cannot Do Bracelet - Available in silver or gold plate, this bracelet can be bent to fit all size wrists. Features powerful words from the poem 揥hat Cancer Cannot Do.?It serves as a reminder that cancer cannot "cripple love" or "shatter hope.?Also available at the ChooseHope website.

6. No One Fights Alone! Buttons - Wear these on a shirt, purse or backpack. Displaying the classic ribbon, they can be custom ordered with the color symbolic of specific cancers. Black lettering bold states the fact that No One Fights Alone. These bold buttons symbolize support while raising awareness. Available at ChooseHope's website.

7. Cancer Sucks! Wristband - These wristbands come in adult and children sizes. They are made from latex free silicone. The adult sizes are 7 3/4" in diameter and can be ordered in cancer specific colors. The children's wristband measure 6 3/4" and are only available in shades of lavender. TAnother affordable item from ChooseHope.

8. Hope Lives Here Sweatshirt - This quality hooded sweatshirt is available in sizes small through XXL and is available in blue, orange, burgundy, green or pink. The words HOPE LIVES HERE are overlaid on an outline of a house. Supports the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge which houses patients and families undergoing treatment away from home.

9. Lilly Pulitzer Awareness Scarf - This fringed designer scarf measures 28" x 82", and is made from cashmere and silk. Purity of heart and mind is symbolized by the pink and green lotus flowers pictured on the scarf. Created to promote the American Cancer Society for 搇ess cancer and more birthdays.?Available at The Hope Shop website.