Pink-Ribbon Gifts for Breast Cancer

Many men and women buy and wear products that have a pink ribbon embossed or engraved on them. This symbol has become nationally understood to symbolize support for breast cancer research and awareness of breast cancer research needs. There are a tremendous variety of gifts, from items you use every day to those that are specialized for certain activities. Whatever you choose, you provide support to the foundations that are helping fund breast cancer research, and you provide support to the friend or family member who may recently have been diagnosed.

Workout Gear

You can buy pink-ribbon items that include warm fleeces, workout bras, tops, socks and shoes. The intent of them is to support breast cancer research funding and to provide a comfortable workout. Because these items help encourage the recipient to lead a healthy, active lifestyle, they're doubly purposed and effective.

Everyday Use

Coffee mugs, pens, key chains, jewelry and hats are favorites of many pink-ribbon gifts that are placed on everyday items. Although you may not at first think these items are worthy of wearing a pink ribbon, many of the products help remind women to check their breasts monthly for any signs of change, one of the early warning signs of breast cancer. Because the goal is awareness of breast cancer, a simple key chain can save a life if it reminds the woman receiving it to do a monthly self-check.

Not Just for Women

Although a very low percentage of men have breast cancer, it isn't unknown. And many men are affected by this form of cancer if their wife or daughter is diagnosed. Workout shirts in dark gray that feature a simple pink ribbon might work, or perhaps a tie that features a pink ribbon at the end. Golf balls embossed with the pink ribbon are also suitable for the golfer in your life.