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Be Bold with Beauty at Shoppers Drug Mart Summer Beauty Gala

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Be Bold with Beauty at Shoppers Drug Mart Summer Beauty Gala

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With all this warm weather we’ve had lately, isn’t it time to celebrate? On August 12th, the fine folks at Shopper’s Drug Mart are throwing an in-story Summer Beauty Gala to celebrate spring! In stores across the country, gala guests will enjoy complementary makeovers, skincare consultations, free samples, refreshments and snacks. How great is that?

Even better – funds raised go to a good cause! What’s better than shopping for a good cause (other than your own wardrobe!). Funds raised at locations in the Prairies and Atlantic Canada will benefit Beauty Gives Back, a charitable initiative of the Canadian beauty industry, dedicated to helping women beat the Cancer Blues.

How can you attend? Just swing by your local Shopper’s Drug Mart and talk to a beauty expert to get your ticket! Tickets are only $10 – and the best part? $5 of the ticket is donated to a charitable organization. The remaining $5 is redeemable on any purchase made at Shoppers Drug Mart during the event!

About Look Good Feel Better

Look Good Feel Better is Canada’s only charitable cancer program dedicated to empowering women to manage the effects that cancer and its treatment can have on their appearance. At the heart of Look Good Feel Better is the free, 2 hour hands-on workshop offered at 120 cancer care facilities and hospitals across the country. Since its inception, it is estimated that Look Good Feel Better has helped hundreds of thousands of women across the country.

What is the Cancer Blues? It’s a term for the emotional distress caused by cancer and its treatment. The Cancer Blues is a huge and overlooked part of the cancer story. For the majority of women, a cancer diagnosis unleashes as many emotional symptoms as physical ones.

. Visit http://www.beautygivesback.ca/ to learn more about this great cause!

Save the Date! July 11th at 8pm is our Twitter Party, where you can join us to learn more about this fab event and the great cause it benefits!

Twitter Party Details
Date: Thursday August 11, 2016
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Host: @ShesConnected
Moderators:  @LGFBCanada @ShesInfluential
Hashtag: #SDMBeautyGala
Prizing: 5 (five) $100 Shoppers Drug Mart Gift Cards

Join us at the #SDMBeautyGala Twitter Party and support Women’s Cancer Programs!

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Join us at the #SDMBeautyGala Twitter Party and support Women’s Cancer Programs!

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With all this warm weather we’ve had lately, isn’t it time to celebrate? On April 30th, the fine folks at Shopper’s Drug Mart are throwing an in-story Spring Beauty Gala to celebrate spring! In stores across the country, gala guests will enjoy complementary makeovers, skincare consultations, free samples, refreshments and snacks. How great is that?

Even better – funds raised go to a good cause! What’s better than shopping for a good cause (other than your own wardrobe!) Funds raised at locations in the Prairies and Atlantic Canada will benefit Beauty Gives Back, a charitable initiative of the Canadian beauty industry, dedicated to helping women beat the Cancer Blues.

How can you attend? Just swing by your local Shopper’s Drug Mart and talk to a beauty expert to get your ticket! Tickets are only $10 – and the best part? $5 of the ticket is donated to a charitable organization. The remaining $5 is redeemable on any purchase made at Shoppers Drug Mart during the event!

About Look Good Feel Better

Look Good Feel Better is Canada’s only charitable cancer program dedicated to empowering women to manage the effects that cancer and its treatment can have on their appearance. At the heart of Look Good Feel Better is the free, 2 hour hands-on workshop offered at 120 cancer care facilities and hospitals across the country. Since its inception, it is estimated that Look Good Feel Better has helped hundreds of thousands of women across the country.

What is the Cancer Blues? It’s a term for the emotional distress caused by cancer and its treatment. The Cancer Blues is a huge and overlooked part of the cancer story. For the majority of women, a cancer diagnosis unleashes as many emotional symptoms as physical ones.

. Visit http://www.beautygivesback.ca/ to learn more about this great cause!

Save the Date! April 27th at 8pm is our Twitter Party, where you can join us to learn more about this fab event and the great cause it benefits!

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Twitter Party Details
Date: April 27th, 2016
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Host: @ShesConnected
Moderators: @BGBCanada @LGFBCanada @SherryLAbbott
Hashtag: #SDMBeautyGala
Prizing: 5 (five) $100 Shoppers Drug Mart Gift Cards

 Read the official contest rules here

#MirrorBall2015

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#MirrorBall2015

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This year’s Mirror Ball is slated to be one of the most glamorous events of the year – the black tie event brings together the biggest names in the Canadian fashion and beauty industries for an event that is not only glamorous, but gives back. The event is sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart, Estee Lauder, Coty, Hudson’s Bay, Johnson & Johnson, Quadrant,Teva, TJX Canada, Hillberg & Berk.

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LIVE ON PERISCOPE

Can’t make it to the event? We’re going to be LIVE at Mirror Ball and Mirror Ball After Party! Join us on Twitter, Instagram, and Periscope at @BGBCanada using the hashtag #MirrorBallAfterDark. We’ll be speaking with the most influential people in the fashion & beauty industry. We’ll also be giving viewers an exclusive eye into the coolest party of the year! Miles Raine and the Collective will be playing to keep you dancing all night, and visitors can enjoy booths from Birchbox, Barefoot Wine, Swarovski, and Hudson’s Bay.

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How to join:

  1. Download the free Periscope Apponto your smartphone
  2. Sign in with your Twitter account or create an account
  3. Touch the icon on the bottom far right of the screen (the three people icon)
  4. Touch the search icon, top left of the screen
  5. Type BeautyGivesBack
  6. Follow! You’ll get a notification when we’re live or you can check by touching the TV icon on the bottom left of your home screen

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Why Support #MirrorBall2015 ?

Mirror Ball is in support of two wonderful foundations – FacingCancer.ca and Look Good Feel Better. For a woman diagnosed with cancer, fear and uncertainty becomes a constant companion. The ravages of cancer treatments are horrifying – it can leave a woman anxious, shocked, and insecure. Beauty Gives Back is a charitable initiative of the Canadian beauty industry. They use the tools of the trade to help women look good and feel better every day, through cosmetic and hair alternative workshops and a strong community.

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Look Good Feel Better is a program that creates workshops to teach women and men how to deal with the visual effects of cancer and improving their self-esteem. They offer complimentary group, individual and self-help beauty sessions that create a sense of support, confidence, courage, and community. They offer a wide selection of virtual guides and tips – from picking the right wig for you to step by step makeup tutorials.

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FacingCancer.ca is an online support system for those facing the disease. It’s designer to offer support, provide a cancer information network and cancer support resources and tools to help women and their loved ones manage the social and emotional effects of cancer

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By supporting Mirror Ball, you support an incredibly movement and ensure that the Look Good Feel Better and FacingCancer.ca programs continue to be available to women who need them. You also support the creation of vital new avenues of support.

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#MirrorBallAfterDark

The celebrations don’t end after Mirror Ball does – this year Mirror Ball is opening it’s doors for #MirrorBallAfterDark. #MirrorBallAfterDark is the most glamorous after party in town. Musical guests The Collective with Miles Raine will have you dancing and you’ll enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, premium bar and gifting suites.

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Mirror Ball After Dark is presented by a selection of premium sponsors – including Notable.Ca, Swarovksi, BirchBox, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, FLOW Water, Toronto Life, and Hudson’s Bay.

Liberty Grand | 25 British Columbia Rd, Toronto
Doors Open | 10:00PM
Dress Code | Moonlight Glam

It’s not too late to get tickets! Visit mirror-ball.ca for more information.

#MirrorBallAfterDark – The Glammest Night of the Year

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#MirrorBallAfterDark – The Glammest Night of the Year

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Mirror Ball is this Saturday and I’ve been dreaming up what I’m going to wear for weeks!
This year’s Mirror Ball is set to be the event of the year – the big names of the fashion and beauty industry will all be in attendance at the glamorous gala, and the after party is stacked with big name sponsors (Swarovski and BirchBox to name a few) to guarantee the funnest after party around.

At the infamous Mirror Ball After Dark, musical guests The Collective with Miles Raine will have you dancing as you enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, premium bar and gifting suites. Find out more about the event here: www.mirror-ball.ca

Not only is this event one of the glammest events around, but it’s supporting a wonderful cause. Mirror Ball is in support of Look Good Feel Better and FacingCancer.ca – two wonderful foundations that help women facing the Cancer Blues to feel the best they can.

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Don’t have tickets? Lucky for you I’m giving away TWO TICKETS to this exclusive after party! Swing by my instagram page to enter – all you have to do is follow @Shes_Influential and @BeautyGivesBackCDA and let us know who you’d love to bring!

We acknowledge that this promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by or associated with Instagram. By entering, you are confirming that you are indeed 18+ years of age, release Instagram from any and all responsibility, and you are adhering to Instagram’s terms of use. Winner will be randomly chosen and announced 48 hours after giveaway ends. Contest open to Toronto-area residents only. Transportation and accommodation are not provided. Void where prohibited by law.

A Glam Afternoon at the #SDMBeautyGala

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A Glam Afternoon at the #SDMBeautyGala

On November 7th, Shoppers Drug Mart held a Beauty Gala at select stores nationwide.

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For the cost of $10 per ticket, guests were able to visit local Shoppers Drug Mart stores to enjoy things like complimentary makeovers, skincare consultations, free samples, refreshments and snacks. Tickets to the event were limited but sold well; stores experienced high traffic and lots of happy ladies.

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Gala guests were greeted with a swag bag filled with fabulous goodies like fragrance, makeup and skincare product samples. Prior to leaving, we were able to use out ticket to redeem $5 off of any Shoppers Drug Mart purchase. Between ladies filled with confidence and bags filled with fun new product, the success of the event looked almost as great as the #SDMBeautyGala guests.

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From each ticket sold by participating stores in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI and Newfoundland, $5 went to Beauty Gives Back; a registered charity dedicated to making women ‘feel human again in the face of the ravages of cancer and its treatment. In doing so, we help restore their confidence, and the confidence of those around them, to continue fighting with conviction and living with dignity.‘ Visit them here to learn more.

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A big thank you goes out to all of the wonderful people from Shoppers Drug Mart, Beauty Gives Back, and the other important charities supported nationwide, and to all of the wonderful supporters and fighters out there for a completing a beautiful event. Together, we can help each other up to stand and face the ugly monster that is cancer and take back what is rightfully ours: confidence.