The Beauty Blog Network, founded by Celebrity Makeup Artist Elke Von Freudenberg, not only brings the best beauty blogs on the web, but also recently came together to unite for a cause, through their "Comments4aCure" blogging event.
"Thirty plus of our best beauty bloggers got together to support and raise money for cancer charities during our Comments4aCure event on the days of June 4-6, 2007. Our reader's comments, as well as our Ebay beauty auctions raised a total of $ 3088.22 which was proudly donated to The American Cancer Society and other cancer charities across the world," reported Elke Von Freudenberg.
"Comments4aCure was a great way to show our beauty blog readership that beauty is not only skin deep. I participated because I have lost many people in my life to cancer. When one of our network members was diagnosed, another awaiting her results and yet another whose brother was recently diagnosed; I felt it was appropriate to show our support and love by raising money to donate for cancer research. I'm very proud of what we have accomplished," said Shannon Nelson
of A Girl's Gotta Spa! Blog & Makeup Minute Blog.
"I participated in Comments4aCure because I believe that 'you reap what you sow.' I have lost loved ones to cancer and have watched others battle and I'm ready for it to end. I loved seeing how many of my readers and my fellow beauty bloggers cared enough to take time out of their days to help in the effort to find a cure. I am proud of us all," said Toya Smith Marshall, of The Life of A Ladybug Blog.
The Comments4aCure auctions also raised money through goodie beauty bags that retailed at $ 500-$ 1,000, which listed on Ebay, and then was donated to The American Cancer Society through via Mission Fish. Products were generously donated by the following beauty companies:
Spa Towells
Bo's Art Purses
Dermacia Foundation
Flirt Cosmetics
DuWop Cosmetics
Hottiedots
Srina Green
SkinActives
Max Factor
Clairol
Bourjois Paris
Tarte
Kenzo
Alterna
Nubar
China Glaze
Skin MD Natural
Sharon Bolton Scents
Spa Caviar
Max Factor
Head & Shoulders
Herbal Essences
Zoya
T3
The Pashmina Store
The Ultimate Shoe Lace
"Everything was super organized and I loved giving back. The response to it was overwhelming. I got so many emails and comments thanking me for the initiative. It was nice to be a part of something that was for the greater good of women everywhere," said Lianne Farbes of The Makeup Girl Blog
"Participating in Comments for a Cure was very rewarding, both for me personally and for those readers who left comments. I was touched by some of the comments on my blog and the blogs of others that noted personal experiences with cancer and was impressed by those who made their own independent donations. I am proud to have been a part of it and to have done so in the company of such a great group of participating bloggers," said Carleen Pruess of Beauty and Fashion Tech Blog.
"The reason for existence becomes all the more meaningful if we reach out and help each other. Comments For a Cure was a brave move by the Beauty Blog Network to somehow make a difference and show the world that there is a sisterhood formed within the network, and we're definitely more than beauty blogging. I am deeply touched with the efforts placed by each and everyone, and hope to make this an annual thing. We are definitely on the right track," said Sophie of The Mineral Makeup Blog and Beautynomics.
Thanks to the great support and response, the Comments4aCure will be a yearly event for The Beauty Blog Network. Comments4aCure was started by The Beauty Blog Network upon realizing that a few members were diagnosed with cancer. A network effort was started to support and reach out to those fighting cancer.
Press Contact or more information:
Elke Von Freudenberg
The Beauty Blog Network, Founder
The best beauty blogs.
http://www.beautyblognetwork.com
323.525.1429
vfent(at)prodigy.net
The Beauty Blog Network
http://www.beautyblognetwork.com
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