Breast Cancer Awareness Items
MSDBC offers a number of Breast Cancer Awareness items.:
The logo is the standard pink ribbon loop with MSDBC printed up the left side and two gold butterflies attached to the ribbon. The larger butterfly represents the mother, the older generation; the smaller butterfly represents the daughter, the patient. This item sells for $10.
This handcrafted awareness item is made of stained cathedral glass. There is a hook at the top for easy hanging. The item measures 4 inches high and 2 inches wide. It sells for $12.
This book is a recent publication by Lillie Shockney. She tells about becoming a breast cancer survivor and recalls her experiences as a nurse taking care of breast cancer patients. This item sells for $15.95.
SMALL FLAG: These white nylon flags are 9 inches by 12 inches with the pink ribbon symbol imprinted. Each flag has a stick attached. At $8.00 each, these flags are great for rallies.
LARGE BANNER: These white nylon banners are 28 inches by 40 inches with the pink ribbon symbol imprinted. There is a header at the top to insert a dowel stick, if desired. At $20.00 each, many organizations have used them to decorate event rooms.
CHRISTMAS BALLS: The clear spheres are hand-crafted with the pink ribbon symbol denoting breast cancer awareness. They may be purchased singly for $5.00 each or in larger quantities at $25.00 for six (6). They make wonderful gifts for Christmas decorating or decorating at other times for special events.
TOTE BAG: This hand-crafted tote bag is made of cotton cloth (blue background with pink ribbons all over) and is fully lined in pink. MSDBC offers these tote bags for $20.00 each.
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