Rosie to the Rescue: Tighten Your Postbaby Belly and Raise Money for Breast Cancer

In case you missed it, here is a recent post from “Rosie to the Rescue”, my blog for Parents Magazine.  I am so excited to announce my partnership with Belly Bandit and the launch of the Organic by Rosie Pope!  Read on to learn how the Organic is the ultimate look good, feel good product.  Don’t miss the rest of the “Rosie to the Rescue” posts, available here.

Becoming a parent was the very first time I thought about my own mortality with any sort of meaning.  Having children made me want to live until I was incredibly old. It was also about this time that my husband and I lost two friends to cancer. I realized that even the healthiest of us can be struck down by cancers that seem inexplicable.  The powerlessness that comes with the fear of life-threatening disease can be overwhelming, especially when we stare into the eyes of our children and see all the things from kindergarten to college graduation and beyond that we want to be there for, by their side.

Over recent years I’ve wished that I could do something that would in some way help the many amazing organizations that help push for advancements in research, so that we get closer to finding the cures for the diseases that take our loved ones too soon.  This is why I am very proud to share with you my partnership with Belly Bandit.  In case you don’t know what this marvelous piece of equipment is for, it’s an ingenious way to tuck, tighten, and sculpt that post-partum belly.  Fear not: This is no medieval-corset torture device, but instead a carefully structured band that wraps around your tummy and helps you to engage those oh-so-important muscles that we need to bring our possibly loose and flabby midsections (I know mine was!) back to what we had prebaby, or dreamed of in past years!

The amazing team at Belly Bandit is, like myself, passionate about helping women look good and feel good.  This year we decided to go a little further and create an Organic Pink Belly Bandit that helps to support the Shades of Pink Foundation, while being green at the same time.  The organization’s mission:

“Many women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have extra financial burdens placed on them during treatment and recovery. Common issues are insurance payments, food, transportation, childcare, and other essentials of daily life. Shades of Pink Foundation offers temporary financial assistance during their time in need.”

For both the Belly Bandit team and me, this is a very personal project.  They would like to dedicate it to their beloved friend Suzanne Herman who lost her battle with breast cancer, and I would like to dedicate it to those still fighting.

So whether it’s our pink Belly Bandit or a charity walk, or a mammogram that you take part in, join us in taking a little control in the fight against breast cancer, and raise awareness for yourself, your family and your friends.

To purchase the Rosie Pope Pink Organic Belly Bandit:

http://www.bellybandit.com/store/p-115-organic-band.aspx