Breakfast at Tiffanys

I absolutely adore this movie, it is my favorite movie, and The Best of all Chantell (my SIS) bought me the newly released DVD and it is fabulous! if you have a chance go out and buy the DVD. Have a fabulous day!

Thank You ALL for your SUPPORT

I would like to thank all of you who donated and volunteered on Christmas Eve, it would not have been successful without all of you. I wish all of you were able to see the smiles on the children's faces, it was priceless, it was the best gift ever! THANK YOU ALL FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART! I will be posting the pictures shortly.

La Verne University Newspaper

I am Pleased to announce the Abigail Barraza Foundation Featured in the La Verne University Newspaper.

http://www.ulv.edu/campustimes/110708/lvlife.htm

Please read all about it !

Giving Thanks

It has been quite some time since I have posted a blog. So much has been going on in my life (for the best) I am so blessed to have such a fun and exciting career, and the training is truly incredible, I am so thankful for my close circle of friends that have been my biggest cheerleaders during this process, I will forever be grateful for your outpouring support. I have worked so hard to get to this point, and now I know that it solidifies all the hard work and determination that I have put in, this last year! THANK YOU AND LOVE YOU ALL !

Avon

Breast Cancer Comfort Clog
FREE Breast Health Resource Guide!
Join our crusade.
price: $15.00

Raised ribbon motif with rhinestone accents on sculpted clog with soft faux shearling lining and nylon corded trim.Whole sizes onlyHalf sizes, order one size up.With each purchase, a donation of $2.00 will be made to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade.

Call Stephanie to place an order

562-576-2598

mzstephanie@aol.com

Rosa Pink Party - Golden canyon Candles !

Rosa will be hosting a party tomorrow night at her home! This will be the first party to kickoff for the foundation, there will be food and drinks, I will take lots of pictures and be posting them ! Thanks again Rosa, your a doll !

Thank you ROSA and DENISE !

Hello,

My name is Denise Villa.

I participated in your program last year donating toys and giving them to Rosalinda Jaimez and I am going to participate again but this year I want to do something a little more.

Rosalinda is having a candle party (Gold Canyon candles) with me again and I am going to donate 5% of her sales to your organization. I am also going to be putting this out there to all my hostesses coming up from now until December 1st - all party sales (including catalog orders) - I will donate the same 5% to your organization.

I see you want to do some fundraising this year to raise more money and just wanted to offer you Gold Canyon's fundraiser of 40% on their fundraisers. If you would like some information please contact me but I will still go ahead and do this myself for your organization out of my commission.

I also just started selling Little Black Dress Jewelry (you can check out the website) and their jewelry is amazing! I can also offer you a fundraiser of 25% off of sales from this as well if you are interested. http://www.lbdjewelry.com/
Just wanted you to know I am doing this. I have three parties so far scheduled with other just waiting to book their dates so I will be collecting this 5% and send to you by the first week in December.
Denise Villa -Manager Gold Canyon candles and now LITTLE BLACK DRESS JEWELRY - SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS RAVING ABOUT!!
(626) 617-6376

Visit: www.mygc.com/kennyskandles

THANK you city of SANTA FE SPRINGS

This evening The Abigail Barraza Foundation will Accept a proclamation from the City of santa fe springs, All arould the city you can see pink ribbons hanging from the trees, its truely amazing ! The foundation started this 3 years ago , every october you can see these beautiful ribbons hanging everywhere in the city! THANK YOU City of Santa Fe Spings For continuing to support the Abigail Barraza Foundation , and Breast cancer awareness ! 3 YEARS GOING STRONG!

Thank You !

Saturday morning I was given the wonderful opportunity to go to a women's treatment center, I stayed for about 2 hours and we taught the women there at the shelter a basic class about breast cancer and how to perform a breast self exam. Early detection is the key to saving lives, Breast cancer does not discriminate it hits young and old, and all different races, my goal for the next year is to go to different shelters and teach women how to perform a breast self exam and give them all the knowledge that they need to know about breast cancer. I really enjoyed myself and I hope that the women enjoyed themselves as well. This was a great way to kick off breast cancer awareness month !Thank you Tarzana Treatment Center !

Available at Vons Stores $1.99

Support the Cause & Save the Environment
$1.00 of the purchase price goes to support local breast cancer research and awareness efforts.

Tweezerman goes pink

Tweezerman Breast Cancer Awareness Tweezer Kit

The Tweezerman Breast Cancer Awareness Tweezer Kit comes with a stainless steel pointed tweezer and stainless steel

24.99

tweezerman.com

So Cap. USA Hair Extensions

So.Cap.USA Hair Extensions is participating once again with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to help find a cure. To date the Pink Hair For Hope campaign has brought together more than 375 salons and raised close to $400,000.00 to fight Breast Cancer. Join Us!
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 212,000 new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in the USA in 2006, adding to the 2.3 million women in the U.S.A. with a history of breast cancer.
Show your support for those who are fighting in a fun and special way.
Individuals can go to participating local salons and have a lock of SO.CAP's signature pink hair extension added to their own locks for a $10 donation. Lasting from Sept. 1 until Oct. 31, all proceeds of this campaign will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation to help fund breast cancer research.
Come help SO.CAP.USA make a unique difference with Pink Hair for Hope.
Complete details on this program along with marketing materials, press releases, and merchandise will soon be available via this web site. For immediate support on So.Cap.USA's Pink Hair for Hope contact mailto:info@socuapusa.com.
Hair Replacement OptionsSO.CAP.USA wants to provide you with an alternative to wigs to replace your hair loss due to chemotherapy! Click here to find our more.

Yankee Candle supports Breast Cancer

Pink Power! Join the Fight Against Breast Cancer! Regrettably, breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women. We want to change that with your help. For every specially labeled Mandarin Cranberry Yankee Candle Breast Cancer medium (14.5 oz.) jar candle you buy, we will donate $1 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Plus, you'll enjoy the wonderful Mandarin Cranberry fragrance which is bursting with the vibrant, fruity sensation of sweet, sunny oranges and crisp, tangy cranberries. So go pink and join Yankee Candle in the fight against breast cancer!

$21.99

payless shoesource

Taking steps to fight breast cancer

Available at payless shoe source

price $2.00

My lovely cousin stephanie bought me one, and I love it, Thanks Stephers

Kick off to Breast Cancer Awareness Month !

Saturday morning I was given the wonderful opportunity to go to a women's treatment center, I stayed for about 2 hours and we taught the women there at the shelter a basic class about breast cancer and how to perform a breast self exam. Early detection is the key to saving lives, Breast cancer does not discriminate it hits young and old, and all different races, my goal for the next year is to go to different shelters and teach women how to perform a breast self exam and give them all the knowledge that they need to know about breast cancer. I really enjoyed myself and I hope that the women enjoyed themselves as well. This was a great way to kick off breast cancer awareness month !

Thank you Tarzana Treatment Center !

I bought mine yesterday ! I love it

Company Macy's Product For the Love of Her Life Tote Bag & Keychain Product Description Come to any Macy's store in October, and purchase a tote or pink ribbon key chain to benefit BCRF. We created this tote and key chain to be bright and beautiful...just like some women you know who are battling breast cancer today. Suggested Retail Price Tote Bag: $3.95 Keychain: $2.00 Benefit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Tote Bag: $2.00 Keychain: $1.00 Retail Availability Macy's stores nationwide

lota delta Sorority University of la verne

I was Honored to speak last night at La Verne University. The crowd of young women that attended last night where simply amazing. I enjoyed speaking to you about my life story and also empowering you to never give up on your dreams, if you work hard enough all of your DREAMS will come true ! With hard work and determination anything is possible, I hope that all you girls had a wonderful time last night, I know I did and hope to see you all again soon!

Thank you to all the young women who came to talk to me personally after the class !

Don't FORGET to do your SELF BREAST EXAM monthly!

for those of you that did not get my contact info, here it is

Monique Barraza
moniquebarraza@vzw.blackberry.net
abigailbarrazafoundation@yahoo.com
www.abigailbarrazafoundation.org

Visit the blog daily for upcoming events

Hot Pink Buys

Company
LF Stores

Product
Power of Now T-Shirt

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Made in Los Angeles, LF's Power of Now Tee is exclusive to LF stores! The fitted cap sleeve shirt is available in both White & Dark Plum

Suggested Retail Price
$36

Benefit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
LF Stores will donate 100% of the net proceeds

Retail Availability
LF Stores and www.lfstores.com

Pink Buys

Company Estée Lauder Product Pink Ribbon Collection Retail Availability All Estée Lauder counters in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico

Too Faced

Company Too Faced Cosmetics Product Betsy Baby Duo Eyeshadow Product Description Betsy Baby was created by super babes and best buds Jerrod Blandino, CEO of Too Faced Cosmetics and Betsy Olum, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Sephora, to celebrate Betsy's personal battle with and victory over breast cancer! Join the "Super Babes" and be part of the cure! Suggested Retail Price $17.00 Benefit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation For every Betsy Baby Eyeshadow purchased, Too Faced, Sephora and Betsy will each donate $3 (for a total of $9.00) to BCRF Retail Availability All Sephora stores and http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P221802&categoryId=B70

Michael Kors

I ADORE MICHAEL KORS

Company Michael Kors Product MICHAEL Michael Kors Ribbon Tote Product Description Ecru canvas tote bag with pink BCRF ribbon charm. Suggested Retail Price $68 Benefit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation 50% of the retail price Retail Availability Michael Kors Lifestyle Stores and www.michaelkors.com

History Of the Pink Ribbon

History Of The Pink Ribbon

The pink ribbon is the symbol for breast cancer awareness invented in 1991 by Evelyn H.

Lauder, founder & president of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation "The ribbon stands for awareness. And it stands for the sisterhood that will help women survive - and conquer- this disease".

Sephora

Company Sephora

Product Pocket Brush Set Product Description Containing five travel-sized brush essentials, this set is ideal for women on the go. Suggested Retail Price $15 Benefit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation $1 from each Pocket Brush Set Retail Availability All Sephora stores and www.sephora.com

New York and Co

Company New York & Company Product Spirited Pink Lip Gloss by New York & Company

Product Description Specially designed limited edition Lip Gloss with soft wand applicator. Sheer, high shine lip gloss in custom color: Spirited Pink New York & Company supports breast cancer research and awareness. Spirited Pink Lip Gloss was created in support of that goal. Suggested Retail Price $3.00 each (regularly $6.00) with any purchase Benefit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation $1 for each lip gloss sold Retail Availability New York & Company stores and http://www.nyandcompany.com/

Conair turns pink !

Company CONAIR

Product Ionic 1875 watt dryer Ceramic Instant Heat Straightener Instant Heat Ionic setter Brushes & Hair Accessories Product Description Styling appliances that allow you to dry, straighten, curl or accessorize. Suggested Retail Price Appliances - $19.99 - $24.99 Brushes - $5.99 Hair Accessories - $6.99 Benefit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation CONAIR will donate between $.50 and $1 per product and will make a minimum donation of $100,000 Retail Availability www.conair.com, mass, drug and specialty stores

COACH BREAST CANCER WATCH

Company Coach Watch Product Lexington Breast Cancer Awareness Watch Product Description Movement: Swiss Quartz Movement. Case: Rectangular tank-style stainless steel case. Mineral crystal. Water resistant to 99 feet. Size: Women's. Special Features: Signature printed Mother of Pearl dial. Minute track. Sapphire blue hands. Pink Karuk snake strap. Breast cancer awareness logo engraved on caseback.

Suggested Retail Price $398Benefit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation $100 dollars from the sale of each watch sold through December 31, 2008

Retail Availability Macy's, Coach Retail Stores

Anne Klein

Company Anne Klein Product AK Anne Klein Bangle Set Product Description Silver Bangle Set of 3 with jacquard square charm with inset heart.

Suggested Retail Price $30

Benefit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Anne Klein will donate $60,000

Retail Availability AK Anne Klein Retail Stores, Macy's, Gottschalks, Belk, Dillard's, Zappos.com

bath and body works

C.O. Bigelow®
Limited Edition Cancer Vixen™ Kit

C.O. Bigelow teamed up with cartoonist, author and breast cancer survivor Marisa Acocella Marchetto to create special edition C.O. Bigelow classics with her fashionista activista illustrations. Created in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Cancer Vixen Kit includes all-time favorite C.O. Bigelow formulas: Lemon Cream Body Wash (1.7 oz.), Lemon Body Cream (1.7 oz.), Mentha Lip Tint in Pink Mint (0.5 oz.), Mentha Foot Tingling Foot Cream (2 oz.), and Dr. Hiosous Quince Hand Lotion (2 oz.). Domestic.
Help C.O. Bigelow battle breast cancer by purchasing our one-of-a-kind, special edition Cancer Vixen Kit

C.O. Bigelow will help give cancer the boot with a $250,000 donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation®

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is an organization dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding clinical and genetic research worldwide
These all-time favorite C.O. Bigelow formulas make a difference in the way you look and feel
Made with honest, genuine and trustworthy ingredients

$29.50

CANCER VIXEN

Cancer Vixen: A True Story (Hardcover)

"What happens when a shoe-crazy, lipstick-obsessed, wine-swilling, pasta-slurping, fashion-fanatic, single-forever, about-to-get-married big-city girl cartoonist with a fabulous life finds . . . a lump in her breast?" That's the question that sets this powerful, funny, and poignant graphic memoir in motion. Cartoonist Marisa Acocella Marchetto had everything going for her when breast cancer decided to crash the party. But rather than let cancer define her, Acocella Marchetto redefined–and designed–cancer in this true story, describing the realities of breast cancer, chemotherapy drugs and radiation. Domestic.
Marisa is donating a percentage of the proceeds from this book to The Cancer Vixen Fund and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®

Marisa established The Cancer Vixen Fund at St. Vincent's Comprehensive Cancer Center to help women who are uninsured receive the best breast care
For more information about The Cancer Vixen Fund visit www.marisamarchetto.com
For more information about the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, visit www.bcrfcure.org

Working Weekend

Boy! has it been a crazy week, my life is in the fast lane, but I would not have it any other way. I will be leaving for VEGAS tomorrow! But not for fun I will be working all day Saturday. But that's OK. I NEED A NEW PAIR OF SHOES ! LOL ! Gotta make that money. Have a fabulous weekend, I know I will.

MY MOMS favorite Cream

My Mom use to love this Clinque Moisturizer. If she was her with us, she would have ran out and bought it, because of the special Breast Cancer Bottle. Miss You so Much Mommy

Company Clinique Product Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion Retail Availability Available at select Clinique counters worldwide. Product available online October 1st. Product Description Great Skin, Great Cause. Clinique celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a special, limited-edition bottle of its best-selling Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion. This jumbo-sized bottle is equipped with a pump for easy use and comes with collectable Clinique and Pink Ribbon key chain. Suggested Retail Price $35 (6.7 fl oz/200ml)Benefit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation $10 per Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion sold during the month of October.

Tory Burch

I absolutely adore Designer Tory Burch, I love her Shoes and Handbags, they are simply exquisite!

Company Tory Burch Product Description Cotton Canvas 'Tory Tote' & Cotton Canvas Cosmetic Bag Suggested Retail Price Tote: $195 Cosmetic Bag: $45 Benefit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation 10% of all sales of the Tote and Cosmetic Bags. In addition, 10% of all full- priced purchases made at toryburch.com in the month of October, up to $15,000. Retail Availability All Tory Burch Retail Boutiques and Toryburch.com. Please refer to website for a full list of the retail boutiques and locations.

Hard Rock Cafe Breast Promotions

Company Hard Rock Cafe International, Inc. Limited Edition Products and Promotion Hard Rock "Pinktober" 2008 Breast Cancer Awareness Baby Doll T-Shirt Hard Rock "Pinktober" 2008 Breast Cancer Awareness Pin Hard Rock "Pinktober" 2008 Breast Cancer Awareness Keychain Pink Sheets at Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos Product and Program Description 2008 Hard Rock "Pinktober" Breast Cancer Awareness Baby Doll T-shirt in a black, baby doll style. It features Hard Rock's "Love All, Serve All" mantra and the Hard Rock brand logo in black foil across the front center chest, accented with a pink rhinestone-adorned ribbon. 2008 Hard Rock "Pinktober" Breast Cancer Awareness Pin, the ninth in a series supporting breast cancer research, features a silver, three-dimensional curved hinge covering the body of the guitar, filled with clear rhinestones. When the hinge is opened, a hot pink acoustic guitar with a pale pink ribbon design is revealed. The pin also features the powerful message "Stop Breast Cancer for Life." 2008 Hard Rock "Pinktober" Breast Cancer Awareness Keychain features six crystal encrusted charms painted a vibrant and glimmering shade of pink. Hard Rock logo in silver anchors the set. Pink Sheets at Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos Two select "Pink Sheets" guestrooms at each hotel will be outfitted in special pink-hued Sleep Like A Rock bedding, with 25% of the nightly rate benefitting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Also, as a turndown amenity, you'll receive one of our limited edition 2008 Pinktober Breast Cancer Awareness Pins. Suggested Retail Price T-shirt: $28.00 Pin: $12.00 Keychain: $20.00 Benefit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation T-shirt: 15% of the retail price Pin: 75% of the retail price Keychain: 15% of the retial price Retail Availability Hard Rock locations worldwide, including Cafes, Hotels, Casinos and online at www.hardrock.com

COACH GIVES BACK

Company Coach Product BCRF Key Fob BCRF Lanyard BCRF Charm Product Description Charming Nickel key ring with enamel and glass charms, Lanyard with pave stones and enamel charm, and Metallic leather charm with patent trim; all include a pink ribbon charm Suggested Retail Price BCRF Key Fob $58 BCRF Lanyard $48 BCRF Charm $38 Benefit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation 20% of the retail price Retail Availability Coach Stores and www.coach.com

Donna Karan Cosmetics Support Breast Cancer

Company Donna Karan Cosmetics Product Limited-Edition Cashmere Mist Eau de Toilette Spray Retail Availability Available at fine department stores www.donnakaranbeauty.com and 1.877.352.6478 Product available online October 1st Product Description Cashmere Mist's engaging warm scent is soft and sensual, creating the sublime sensation of skin wrapped in cashmere. An intoxicating sheer floral, it combines the essences of Moroccan Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and the freshness of Bergamot, against a warm background of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Cashmere Mist Eau de Toilette Spray will include a pink ribbon deco on both the bottle and carton. Suggested Retail Price $58.00 (1.7 fl. oz)

Benefit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation $15,000 in connection with the sales of the Limited-Edition Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Eau de Toilette Spray

Stila Cosmetics

Stila Cosmetics Breast Cancer Awareness Lip Pot—Pink Lip TintUp to 20% of the purchase price will go to the Breast Cancer Research FoundationPrice: $16.00 each.

Pink Pony Collection by Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Pink Pony Products—Pink Pony FundA portion of the proceeds go to the Pink Pony Fund of the Polo Ralph Lauren FoundationPrice: $10.00–698.00

Philosophy Shower for A Cure

PhilosophyShower for the Cure Pink Ribbon Shower Gel All proceeds go to the Women's Cancer Research FundPrice: $20.00

I love this product, you can purchase at Sephora, or at the Philosophy website. This gel is amazing and leaves your skin feeling amazing.

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost

One Of my favorite Poems that I happen to stumble upon. Please take time to read the poem and reflect on the meaning of the poem.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference

Hot Pink Buys

Good FortuneIndulge Beauty's Fizzy Fortune Cookies are the ultimate in instant gratification. Simply drop one into the tub and watch as an inspirational quote from a wise icon—ranging from FDR to Oprah—emerges on the surface of the water. It's enlightening, not to mention moisturizing: Each fizz is loaded with cocoa butter, delivering the perfect dose of skin-softening silkiness with every bath. And, during the months of September through November, Fortune takes a turn for the even better, with a portion of proceeds from the company's limited-edition Fizzy Fortune for the Cure take-out style container, filled with six individually wrapped fortune cookies and topped with the cause's signature pink ribbon, going to support breast cancer research and awareness. Lady Luck better watch her back.Indulge Beauty Fizzy Fortune Cookies for the Cure, $20, at indulgebeauty.com

Pink Buys

Purple may be the hot color for fall, but pretty soon, we’ll see myriad home, fashion and beauty products in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Here’s an early favorite: Pier 1’s new Floral Mist Reed Diffuser. Twenty-five percent of the $15 purchase price benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

The elegant, iridescent glass bottle is filled with a soft pink, floral-scented oil that fills the air with a subtle, refreshing, springlike fragrance.
The Komen diffuser will be in stores

Tahari Designs Supports Breast Cancer

Company Elie Tahari Product The Pink Ribbon Catherine Knit Product Description Butter Jersey Knit T-shirt Suggested Retail Price $48.00 Benefit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation 60% of the retail price Retail Availability Elie Tahari Botiques, Bloomingdale's Stores

New Pink Products To support Breast Cancer

Everyday through the month of October, I will be featuring a Pink Product that supports breast cancer and where to purchase the products. Please think about purchasing certain products throughout the month of October, The money will be donated to Breast Cancer research!

PINK WINES

For every bottle of our premium Pink Ribbon Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon sold, we will make a donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation — not just during the month of October when pink ribbons abound, but all year long. Now that's a cause for celebration!
Pink Ribbon Wines were created for women, as a way of acknowledging an issue of vital importance to all women.
A great cause plus great wine adds up to a cause for celebration!

Chinet pink for a cure

Buy Pink Plates and Support Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.

What's more meaningful than getting together with family and friends? Getting together for a good cause, especially when it involves raising awareness and helping find a cure for breast cancer. That’s why Chinet is donating to Susan G Komen for the Cure, 10% of each package of Pink Chinet Casuals sold with a minimum donation of $100,000. Pink Casuals will be sold in Lunch and Dinners sizes and will be available only during the months of September and October at your local retailers.

Pepsi Supports Breast Cancer

For every coupon received, PepsiAmericas will donate 25 cents to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, guaranteeing a minimum donation of $100,000.
The specially marked packaging will be available through Oct. 31 on all 12-oz. six-packs and half-liter bottles of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew and Sierra Mist.

PAST RACE FOR THE CURE WALKS