How one event in the Toronto area hopes to give back to breast cancer survivors, raise awareness of the disease and support the Willow Breast Centre Support Canada.
In the last two years alone, I personally know four women who have had, or are dealing with breast cancer. That number seems outrageously high to me and unfortunately, it seems to be growing. Every time I ask someone, they know of at least two women hit by the disease.
My friend and Chef Vanessa Yeung of Aphrodite Cooks had a good friend she lost to breast cancer. So in her memory, and in order to raise awareness of the disease, pamper breast cancer survivors and raise funds for research to eradicate the disease, Aphrodite Cooks has teamed up with other local businesses in creating Pamper Yourself Pink.
The charity initiative invites breast cancer survivors to eat healthy and delectable goodies made by Chef Yeung, pamper themselves at gQ Spa and when they're ready, hit the gym at 99 Sudbury with their one month free membership. The general public is invited to attend the Pamper Yourself Pink day, this October 13th from 10am to 5pm at gQ Spa located at 99 Sudbury Street.
For every spa booking made on this day, a $5 donation will be made to Willow on each client's behalf. After the initial launch, Pamper Yourself Pink will continue its initiative and go beyond this one day event; all three businesses will donate a portion of their profits to Willow for the month of October. It's a win-win situation- you get pampered, fit and enjoy a few amazing treats while your generosity helps to find a cure.
If you haven't already read Chef Yeung's story behind her incredibly lip-smacking non-alcoholic cocktail pretty enough and tasty enough to serve at any function, catch it here!
