The urgency for public support for programs such as CFR becomes increasingly clear in light of the American Cancer Society’s most recent estimate that about 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in 2009 in the United States. For every Steep It Pink set purchased by The Tea Spot’s customers, a gift package valued at $26.94 will be sent to the women participating in CFR. The Tea Spot is pleased to include its customers in its advocacy for inspirational cancer wellness organizations such as CFR, in hopes to increase public consciousness and support of breast cancer. As a company, The Tea Spot is committed to incorporating a culture of giving into every sale it makes. So far this year, The Tea Spot has contributed over 700 tins of antioxidant-
1 Sun, Yuan, Koh and Yu, Green tea, black tea and breast cancer risk: a meta-analysis of epidemiological studies, Carcinogenesis vol.27 no.7 pp.1310–1315, 2006 doi:10.1093/
ABOUT THE TEA SPOT, INC. The Tea Spot, Inc. is a woman-owned and operated business that produces, markets, and distributes proprietary products promoting the benefits of loose-leaf tea. The Company’s product line includes various innovative serving and steeping products, several of which are patented, under the STEEPWARETM trademark. In addition, The Tea Spot offers its own line of signature, Organic, and Fair-TradeTM Certified loose-leaf teas. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the Company was founded in 2004 by a cancer survivor drawn to the health benefits of loose-leaf tea. After recovery, she set forth on a mission to modernize the loose-leaf tea experience, making it a daily luxury. Her message is a simple and powerful one: tea in its freshest form renders the best flavor, unmatched health benefits, and is environmentally-
ABOUT CASTING FOR RECOVERY Casting for Recovery, established in 1996, is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit support and educational organization for women recovering from breast cancer which uses the sport of fly-fishing to encourage mental and physical healing. To alleviate the stresses and physical ailments of breast cancer, Casting for Recovery hosts a two and a half day retreat program to instruct women in the gentle casting techniques of fly fishing, which provide therapeutic motion for join and soft tissue stretching in areas affected by radiation or surgery. Nearly 1,500 active, trained volunteers or “River Helpers” will help plan and conduct 42 retreat in 27 states in 2009. Retreat volunteer teams are composed of women and men who are medical counseling professionals as well as fly fishing instructors. At the end of 2008, close to 3,500 women had participated in 269 Casting for Recovery retreat programs. The retreat is offered at no cost to the participants, and the Organization depends on donations from individuals, foundations, and companies to underwrite the costs of its programs. In addition to support from many individuals, organizations, and companies, Casting For Recovery’s national sponsors are The Hartford and Under Armour. To learn more about the program, or to make a secure online donation, we encourage a visit to www.castingforrecovery.org
