In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which kicked off last week, we’ve rounded up a great group of Pilates clothing items and products designed to help raise funds for breast cancer research, including this “Kick It” tee from Lucy. Ten percent of the $30 price will be donated to Breast Cancer Network of Strength.



See products from STOTT PILATES, Peak Pilates, Power Pilates, Zobha, Gaiam and more below.

Zobha
Buy any pink top from Zobha, and 100 percent of net proceeds will go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. (Shown is the Kate Hoodie for $64.)

Peak Pilates
Peak Pilates will donate $1 for each new community sign-up to their Online Community to the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation. The site will also be featuring four personal accounts related to breast cancer and Pilates and donating $500 to each participant’s charity of choice.

STOTT PILATES
For the month of October, STOTT PILATES is offering 20 percent off all Breast Cancer Rehab DVD titles and Pink Toning Balls (while quantities last). In addition, STOTT PILATES will donate $2 from the sale of each breast cancer product to the Pink Tulip Foundation during the month.

Power Pilates and Pilates Classic

Power Pilates and Pilates Classic have teamed up to offer a special “Movement Heals” T-shirt ($30) to raise money for breast cancer research. A donation of 15 percent of the purchase price per T-shirt will be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Shirts may be purchased through Pilates Classic or Power Pilates. Also, read the story of a Power Pilates instructor’s battle with breast cancer.

Gaiam Gaiam is donating $1 from the sale of every copy of the new Mari Winsor Pilates for Pink Workout DVD ($14.98) to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.


TO LEARN MORE
One direct way Pilates instructors can help support breast cancer survivors is to educate themselves about working with this population. You can start by reading our article Pilates for Breast Cancer Survivors by Suzanne Martin, PT, DPT, and also check out these resources:

Pilates Therapeutics
Designed for anyone dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis or recovery, Pilates Therapeutics’ Breast Cancer Survivor’s Guide to Physical Restoration DVD ($19.95) is also a good reference for instructors looking for more information and exercise ideas for working with this group.  

Pink Ribbon Program
The Pink Ribbon Program offers 2-day workshops focusing on how to work with women who have undergone breast cancer treatment. Topics covered include anatomy, types of surgeries and treatments, lymphedema, assessment and exercise protocols and contraindications.

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