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Tag Archives: breast prosthesis
To Tax or Not to Tax/Insurance covered or not – those are the questions
TAXABLE OR NOT I was recently told by a retailer that she charges tax on mastectomy bras, when I questioned it, she said that as far as she knew only the prosthesis was tax exempt. Well, I can tell you all … Continue reading
Mac Warriors Cancer Rehabilitation Services
My friend Jen Beck is involved in a wonderful service offered at MacMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario and sent me the details to share. It is called Mac Warriors Cancer Rehabilitation Services, click MacWarriors to read more about it. There is also a … Continue reading
Spring is in the air – I hope!
Well, it’s been a long time since I wrote a blog, October 2014 to be precise. So much has happened in my life and I’m sure it has in yours. A quick review… At the end of October I went … Continue reading
Spreading the word
Well, I hardly know where to start. We now have 5 new retailers, including one in Mexico, a US sales rep., and a joint competition with Jamu Australia. I just had 2 phone calls from ladies who saw me on the Dragons’ … Continue reading
Posted in Bras, Breast Cancer, Breast prosthesis, Events, Fundraising, lung transplant, organ transplant, retailers, retailers
Tagged been-a-boob, breast cancer, breast cancer foundation, BREAST CANCER HELPLINE, breast prosthesis, cancer, Carol Michaels, clothing, dragons den, events, health, janac, marketing, mastectomy, mastectomy wear, social-media, soft fabric, sportsbras, young women with cancer
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TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Woohoo, janac mastectomy wear has been in business for 10 years. Who knew, all those years ago, that the unique Been-A-Boob would become so popular. The design has evolved so much over the years, that I shake my head when I … Continue reading
Petitioning the Ministry of Health
I recently sent out a newsletter asking for help with a petition, if you follow my blog and also get a newsletter I apologize for doing it twice, but it is sssooooooo important. Here it is…. It’s a new year … Continue reading
The Measuring for a Mastectomy Bra Nightmare
I recently decided to put a measuring guide on my website, and have started to do research. WHAT A NIGHTMARE….I visited many different websites that guide you through the measuring process. I checked out regular bras and mastectomy bras. I … Continue reading
Ryerson Sleepwear Study
Who would be interested getting a FREE nightgown (okay, you have to pay shipping, but the nightgown worth $125 is free) Sandra Tullio-Pow is an Associate Professor at the School of Fashion and has designed a beautiful nightgown for breast … Continue reading
Posted in Breast Cancer, Uncategorized
Tagged been-a-boob, breast cancer, breast cancer foundation, breast prosthesis, clothing, health, marketing, soft fabric, survivors
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Globe and Mail Article
Check out this article by Diane Jermyn about surviving struggles that happen while running our own businesses. My story is the third one. Article Through Fire, Divorce & Cancer.
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Tagged been-a-boob, breast cancer, breast prosthesis, cancer, cbc tv, marketing, mastectomy, young women with cancer
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A SPECIAL TRIP TO PEI
Since I started my business in 2003, I have gained many Retailers across Canada, the USA and the UK. My intention has always been to visit all the retailers. I have managed to visit the ones in the UK over … Continue reading