About Chantel Simmons
Our former Editorial Director firmly believes the rule, "if it's not pretty, what's the point?". And while she’s no longer updating on SweetLife, you can still find Chantel being crafty and updating pretty picks over on her SweetHome blog, Make-It Session.
Paint it Pink
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(Jul.13.09)
It's no secret I love pink.
But that's not the only reason I'm a supporter of breast cancer charities.
When I was only 12, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She died when I was 19.
So I try to support breast cancer research as much as I can. Of course, the fact that most items you can buy to support the cause are pink doesn't hurt.
When a friend forwarded me a link to Avon's latest initiative, Paint it Pink Canada, I immediately became addicted to the user-generated site. Every day, more people upload their own pink-themed photos, which you can browse, send to friends or vote for as your favourite. It's hours of (free!) fun, but the best part is that when you do vote for a picture, Avon Canada will donate $2 to breast cancer organizations across Canada.
Here are just a few of my favourites so far:
Feeling inspired? Me too, especially because if your photo is chosen as Canada's favourite, you'll win an all-inclusive vacation to Dominican Republic! How's that for incentive to dig through your online photo album?! Here's the photo I just uploaded.
If you upload your own pink photo, leave a comment below telling me which photo is yours. Vote for me and I'll vote for you!