LIPTEMBER | PUCKER UP TO KISS AWAY THE BLUES
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hile we are still freezing over the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, furious and helpless over the ISIS invasion and the Ukraine-Russia crisis, September Liptember has crept up on us. Somewhere closer to home,
tens of thousands of women channel their love for lipsticks into a good cause in the month of September to raise funds and awareness for women’s mental health. All
funds raised during the month of September are donated to the Centre of Women’s
Mental Health and Lifeline.
In the midst of so many news about
women hating on each other, it is wonderful to see that the majority of women
are about supporting each other ready to lend a hand towards our sisters who are
going through a challenging time. When we think about mental health, archaic
images of mental asylum and torturous treatment creep into our mind (blame
Hollywood!) However, it is often overlooked that common issues affecting
Women’s Mental Health include new parenting, anxiety, depression and
relationship troubles. Other forms of psychological disorder can also trigger
mental health problems in women. These
are conditions that can affect everyone at one point or another. There is
nothing to be ashamed of as they are a part of living and being alive.
So let us show our support towards mental health workers,
researchers and each other by brightening our pout and getting each other
talking!
How Do I Participate in Liptember?
Get into your local Chemist
Warehouse, My Chemist, My Beauty Spot or Fernwood Fitness to get your official Liptember lipstick and encourage friends and family to get involved, by
sponsoring you and donating towards the cause.
With a great range of bright
colours across the full spectrum of the rainbow to choose from, it's a quirky
and effective way to bring public attention to a significant issue.
Once you get your official “Lippy”
you are ready to start fundraising. Register online and ask your friends,
family and co-workers to sponsor you to wear the Liptember lippy throughout the
month of September.
Coloured Lips Aren’t My Thing But I’d
Still Like to Get Involved?
If coloured lips aren't your
thing, you can still jump on the Liptember website to make a donation. All
funds raised are donated to Lifeline and the Centre for Women's Mental Health.
You can also purchase Carmex’s Official Liptember Lip Balm from any Fernwood
Fitness outlet throughout the month of September.
Funds raised during the campaign
will be donated to the Centre of Women’s Mental Health and Lifeline.
Is My Donation Tax Deductible?
Yes, all donations over $2 are tax
deductible. Keep your receipt for tax purposes, which will be emailed to you
after payment has been processed. The Liptember Foundation is a registered
Australian charity with full DGR status.
Even if you’re not a believer in
fund-raising, do get a Carmex Moisture Plus Tinted Lip Balm this month. Besides
knowing that part of what you are paying for the lip balm is going towards a
good cause, it is also a great lip balm to have in your handbag.
I have been
using it for a few days now and it gives your lips a glossy sheen, but it’s not
over the top. The slanted tip makes for easy application around the corners of
your mouth and adds some colour to your lips, especially after a meal when you
cannot be bothered with reapplying your lipstick!
Spring is a season of new hopes, renewal and new beginning, so let’s begin a new season by contributing to a good cause! For more information, please visit http://www.liptember.com.au/
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