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For the past 25 years, October has been devoted to breast health as “National Breast Cancer Awareness Month”. Brides who would like to bring this important health issue to the group collective at their marriage ceremony have been incorporating “pink ribbon” wedding favors into their special day. The perfect choice for wedding favors in October, or any other time of the year, wedding favors “for the cure” are both charitable and super cute to boot!

You may know someone who been a survivor of breast cancer or even struggled with the disease yourself. However, don’t feel like you need first-hand knowledge of this number two cancer killer of women in order to share the spirit of the cause. Around the world, millions of women have been in the battle of their lives with this disease and each woman has also touched the life of others in her circle of family, friends, co-workers and other acquaintance. Treating your guests to “for the cure” wedding favors shows that you are sensitive to the needs of others and have a true spirit of hope.

The power of pink, the signature pink ribbon, can be used in so many creative ways with your wedding favors. Fill small cellophane bags or special boxes for wedding favors with pink M&Ms or pink Jordan almonds and tie off with a pretty pink bow. You can also find “pink ribbon” stickers that can be used to embellish these “for the cure” wedding favors.

Or, simply give guests a ribbon pin to wear on their lapel or blouse or “bling” it out with a pink rhinestone ribbon pin. One look at these pink ribbon wedding favors being worn on the clothing of your guests will show the power that a group brings to a united cause.

Other ideas for wedding favors with a breast cancer awareness theme include small photo frames that can double as place card holders, key chains, socks, tote bags and numerous items that are marked with the iconic pink ribbon emblem in some form or fashion. You could even put together prettily packages pink candles or tea lights along with a special note to light in remembrance of one of the more than 40,000 people lost each year to this undiscriminating disease.

One of the best things about giving “for the cure” wedding favors is knowing that you are raising awareness about breast cancer and breast health among your guests, but more importantly, many of the wedding favors sold today send back a portion of the profits to charitable organizations that conduct research about breast cancer or provide services for afflicted by the disease.