#PrintPink, A Bold Beanies hat flower & Breast Cancer Care…

It was a simple idea, Cartridge People would raise money on behalf of a charity in a month-long campaign. This led to Cartridge People asking what could be done to help people in need.

The answer was… a lot.

Print Pink was born out of a wish to contribute to the national annual drive each year during October to raise awareness of breast cancer. In keeping with the obvious link we have with the printer consumables industry, we wanted to donate towards a charity that provides help and support to individuals and families affected by this terrible disease.

In Breast Cancer Care, it soon became apparent who were going to be the recipients of our month-long effort. A UK-wide charity providing advice, help and support to thousands; it was clear to us that they should benefit from the money raised which we would donate after October 31st.

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“Choosing Breast Cancer Care was simple. We wanted to do everything we could to help a charity currently doing everything they can to help those going through the physical and emotional trauma of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Care’s outstanding work is well documented and through ‘Print Pink’ we wanted to offer our own support so that they could continue in that work,” commented Cartridge People spokesperson, Andrew Davies.

It was a simple idea, Cartridge People would raise money on behalf of a charity in a month-long campaign. This led to Cartridge People asking what could be done to help people in need.

The answer was… a lot.

Print Pink was born out of a wish to contribute to the national annual drive each year during October to raise awareness of breast cancer. In keeping with the obvious link we have with the printer consumables industry, we wanted to donate towards a charity that provides help and support to individuals and families affected by this terrible disease.

In Breast Cancer Care, it soon became apparent who were going to be the recipients of our month-long effort. A UK-wide charity providing advice, help and support to thousands; it was clear to us that they should benefit from the money raised which we would donate after October 31st.

“Choosing Breast Cancer Care was simple. We wanted to do everything we could to help a charity currently doing everything they can to help those going through the physical and emotional trauma of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Care’s outstanding work is well documented and through ‘Print Pink’ we wanted to offer our own support so that they could continue in that work,” commented Cartridge People spokesperson, Andrew Davies.

From there, Print Pink for Breast Cancer Care was born.
With a number of ‘Print Pink’ products listed on our website, we would donate £1 for every one purchased. It was a simple way of raising awareness amongst our vast consumer base as well as raising money that would eventually be handed to the charity. Our focus had been on raising money for an incredible cause, ensuring that Breast Cancer Care would have some more funding towards the fight against this disease.

The campaign was then given support from an award winning inventor.

Bold Beanies founder, Emilienne Rebel, backed Print Pink and listed her specially designed headwear for those recovering from cancer treatments on our website.

A breast cancer survivor herself, it was an opportunity for the 39-year-old to get behind something she cared deeply about.

“If just one person goes and gets themselves checked then it’s worth it”

“I think anything that raises awareness in everyday situations is a good thing … I’m only sat here now as I found a lump and knew through the awareness raised in the media of breast cancer that I should go and get checked. If just one person goes and gets themselves checked then it’s worth it. It’s about giving people that thought process of getting these things checked,” Emilienne commented.

A mother of two in Overton, North Wales, Emilienne also works closely with Glyndwr University as a role model for Big Ideas Wales. Her own ‘big idea’ has led to a new career and her inspirational story was celebrated further when she attended the biannual European Women Innovators Network Exhibition, Conference and Awards, on October 12th. There she received a special recognition award.