Breast Friends Cookbooks

The Breast friends Cookbooks have now raised over one million dollars for cancer causes! If you have never heard of them, The Breast Friends Cookbooks are written and produced by a group of 10 women from Foam Lake, SK. The ladies gathered together to create these books in support of cancer research and also for projects like shuttle services and mammogram machines. (And, in fact, have even donated to the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation's Mammography Program!)

This article appeared in last Saturday's Edmonton Journal. An excerpt:

Cookbook proceeds have allowed the Breast Friends to donate more than$33,000 to digital mammography, which they said they continue to support as donations allow.

"The nice thing about these books is that we get to decide where our hard-earned money goes. And it makes a difference in people's lives, and their family's lives--people that are suffering," Helgason added.

Another excerpt from their website:

Their first book won its national gold seller seal in three months, their second in just under two months and the way things are stewing, number three may beat both of those to the golden seal.

“Breast Wishes” is a celebration of life. It is dedicated to the many women living with, and in spite of breast cancer. It speaks to the small positive steps that are being made toward combating the disease. It talks about the strength of women and the importance of girlfriends. It makes us laugh and it serves up food for thought.

Each book has over 400 different delectable recipes. They are tried and tested family favorites which whet ones appetite for more. They are not complex and they reflect these rural women’s ethnic backgrounds.

Net profits from each book are donated to help fund breast cancer research.

The group makes every effort to make donations in areas where books are sold.

We are proud to offer the Breast Friends cookbooks at Home Hardware, and, in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, will feature recipes from the cookbooks throughout the month of October.

Remember that our Purse Party is in support of local Breast Cancer initiatives, and we will be featuring a door prize draw for one of these cookbooks as well.

For more information, please visit their website, www.breastfriends.ca