THE SAK Partners With the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

THE SAK Partners With the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Major Accessories Brand Creates Handbags for the Fight Against Breast Cancer

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Major handbag brand, THE SAK, has created an entire collection of handbags dedicated to raising funds for the fight against breast cancer. These special products will be available by the end of September, just in time for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. This exciting initiative will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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CEO and Co-Founder Mark Talucci is proud to be supporting such a worthy cause. "I am extremely excited that our Pink Ribbon Collection will be used as a tool to help raise charitable funds and awareness for breast cancer," explains Talucci.

The Pink Ribbon collection is comprised of a sparkle knit fabrication with rhinestone buckles and trim. Silhouettes include a flap ($54), hobo ($59) and mini top handle ($54); each style is available in black, natural, ginger, dove and of course blush (pink).

Each Pink Ribbon handbag comes complete with a beautiful nickel pink ribbon key fob, which makes for a great conversation piece. This special collection may be purchased by visiting www.thesak.com, or at select stores such as Macys, Parisian and Dillards.

For each Pink Ribbon handbag that is sold, THE SAK will donate 20% of the retail price up to $15,000 to the Foundation.

For more information, samples, or artwork, please contact Melissa Stolper at 212.329.4504 or melissa@thesak.com.

THE SAK is a U.S. based handbag brand that offers interpretations of the trends while incorporating quality and style at an attainable price point. THE SAK products are sold on www.THESAK.com, major department and specialty stores nationwide and in 22 international markets.

THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION was founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder as an independent, not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to funding innovative clinical and genetic research. The Foundation supports scientists at leading medical centers worldwide whose research is focused on achieving prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime. A minimum of 85 cents of each dollar donated to the Foundation goes directly to breast cancer research and awareness programs. Over $18 million was awarded to the 2004-2005 grantees -- 97 researchers across the U.S. and in Belgium, Canada, France, Israel, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Money magazine named BCRF one of America's eight top charities. The Foundation has received the highest rating from Charity Navigator, four stars, for four consecutive years, which means BCRF has outperformed most other charities in America in efficiently managing its finances. For more information, visit bcrfcure.org or call 1.866.FIND.A.CURE.

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CONTACT: Melissa Stolper, +1-212-329-4504, for THE SAK

Web site: http://www.thesak.com/

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