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I am getting restless readers.  I'm not sure why, but lately I have this nagging feeling that I need to work harder to accomplish something that really matters.  Have you ever felt that way?

Well, in line with that nagging feeling… I've decided to select an official philanthropy for the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog.  The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is now the official charity of Raging Rouge!  Founded by Evelyn Lauder, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation happens to be the most highly rated breast cancer charity in the US.  A minimum of 85% of all donation dollars go directly to research grants and awareness programs, and let's face it… that's exactly where those contributions need to go if we hope for a cure!

Want to do your part?  Well, let's work toward a cure TOGETHER!  I've launched a ChipIn widget (the cute little blue box you see above), which allows you to donate directly to the cause through my personal fundraiser using PayPal.  The transaction is totally secure, and the only information of yours that I will see is an email address and the amount you donated.

To sweeten the deal, for every $1 donated, one entry is earned into a MAJOR BEAUTY PRODUCT GIVEAWAY WITH A $374 RETAIL VALUE!  For donations of $50 and more, TWO entries are earned for each dollar donated!  My goal is to raise $1,000 by October 31… but please readers, be super-generous and let's blow this out of the water!

OFFICIAL RULES TO ENTER GIVEAWAY:

Donate to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation by using the ChipIn widget at the top of this post, or in the sidebar of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog.  In lieu of a contribution, free entries will be awarded for 1) posting about this fundraiser on your blog, 2) linking to this fundraiser on Facebook, 3) Tweeting about this fundraiser on Twitter or 4) Commenting on this post (once per IP address).  One entry will be awarded for each of these actions, (be sure to email me at ragingrouge (at) gmail (dot) com with links).  If we can't directly raise money, we can at least raise awareness!

Sorry for my international gals, but the giveaway is for US residents only.  Winners must be over 18, and must explicitly agree to a disclaimer.  Winner must respond to email notification within one week of drawing or prize will be forfeit and a new winner will be selected.  Raging Rouge reserves the right to substitute any prize listed with a similar prize equal or greater in value, if need be.  Winner will be randomly selected at midnight on November 1, 2009.

GRAND PRIZE INCLUDES (click on each product link below to find out more):

Estee Lauder Golden Ribbons Mirrored Compact, Retail Price $55

Estee Lauder Jeweled Pink Ribbon Pin, Retail Price $12.50

Estee Lauder Evelyn Lauder Lip Design Collection, Retail Price $22

Estee Lauder Elizabeth Hurley Lip Design Collection, Retail Price $22

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair 1.7 fl.oz., Retail Price $74.50

Estee Lauder Beautiful Eau De Parfum Spray 2.5 fl. oz., Retail Price $68

Bobbi Brown Face Blender Brush, Retail Price $40

Bobbi Brown Pink Shimmer Brick, Retail Price $38

Origins Protect and Preserve (not pictured), Retail Price $42.00

Tomorrow I'll be posting about the amazing World Pink Mosaic, and next week's content is 100% dedicated to supporting the cause by pointing you in the direction of some wonderful beauty products that contribute some or all of their proceeds to breast cancer awareness and research.   

More Information on The Breast Cancer Research Foundation:

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® was founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder as an independent, not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to funding innovative clinical and translational research. The Foundation supports scientists at top universities and academic medical centers worldwide conducting the most advanced and promising breast cancer research that will lead to prevention and a cure in our lifetime. A minimum of 85 cents of each dollar donated to the Foundation goes directly to breast cancer research and awareness programs. In October 2008, $34.5 million was awarded to 166 scientists across the United States and in Australia, Canada, Latin America, the Middle East, and throughout Europe. And for the eighth consecutive year, BCRF received Charity Navigator’s highest rating, four stars, thus outperforming over 99% of the evaluated charities, while the American Institute of Philanthropy has awarded BCRF its highest possible rating of A+. BCRF is the only breast cancer organization in the U.S. to receive these accolades. For more information, visit www.bcrfcure.org or call 1.866.FIND.A.CURE.

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