Wouldn't it be nice if every time you bought something, you were not just helping yourself, but also others? Some people aim to support conservation of the planet with their purchases, and others aim to support animal rescue. One of the best causes to support with your purchases, though, may be cancer research. By supporting cancer research, you can help doctors and scientists create better diagnostic procedures, treatments, and cures. But how do you shop to support cancer research? Here are a few options.
Buy from companies that make regular donations.
Whether you're buying cosmetics, clothing, or dog food, you should be able to find a company that sells the product you need and that also donates money to cancer research organizations on a regular basis. For example, you may find a company that donates $1,000 to cancer research each month, no matter what. By buying from such a company, you are helping to ensure they continue to have the money to make this donation each month. You are also helping this kind-minded company out-compete other companies that may not go to the same lengths to support charities.
Purchase items that have messages about cancer research.
This works best when you are buying clothing or other items that people see. You can find t-shirts, for example, that indicate that you support and help to fund cancer research. If you wear these shirts instead of plain t-shirts without sayings on them, you'll be helping to raise awareness about cancer. You can also find key chains, water bottles, sporting goods, and all sorts of other items that have cancer research messages on them, and they don't typically cost much more than the same items without these messages.
Buy directly from a cancer treatment center.
Another option, if you have a cancer treatment center nearby, is to buy certain gifts and items directly from them. Many cancer treatment centers have gift shops. And while these may be intended to be places where people can buy gifts for patients at the facility, anyone can still walk in and make a purchase. You can buy stuffed animals, mugs, and all sorts of other gift items, and your money will go to benefit the cancer treatment center.
There are plenty of ways to make sure that your purchases support cancer research and treatment. Look for companies that donate, buy items with cancer support text, or buy directly from a cancer treatment center, if you are interested in shopping to provide cancer support.
