“We are trying to make a difference,” said Al Othman, the manager of Hungry Howie’s on the strip. Throughout the month, all of Hungry Howie’s locations will be selling pizzas in bright pink boxes to help raise awareness. More than 30 percent of sales will be donated to Breast Cancer Research, Othman said.
Hungry Howie’s is also selling T-shirts for $10 per shirt, which began Oct. 7. All of the T-shirt profits will also be donated to research.
“We’re getting really positive feedback from the community,” Othman said. “And we just hope that the money we raise helps people.”
Ulta Beauty, located in Midtown Village on McFarland Boulevard, is another area store focused on giving back to cancer patients.
Throughout the month, Ulta customers can donate $1 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for a chance to win a $600 Beauty Bag, filled with premium hair and cosmetic products. For a $5 donation, customers can receive a bracelet or a compact mirror, and for $10 they can receive a pink jewelry box.
“Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that gives back and helps fight a disease that has impacted our community so significantly,” said Cecilia Cabeza, Ulta’s General Manager.
Cabeza and her colleagues at Ulta are holding events, like their Cut-a-thon last week where customers could receive a discounted haircut, with proceeds being donated directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Customers showed their support by sporting pink hair extensions.
Ulta will also be selling select items throughout the month with proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Research Fund, such as Smashbox Lip Gloss and Bedhead and Philosophy Hair Products.
“The month is a very important time for a lot of people,” Cabeza said. “And I think it’s beneficial for businesses of all types to get involved and help fight back.”
