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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, December 5, 2006

Gifts that give back

By Catherine E. Toth
Advertiser Staff Writer

Chris Rock was one of dozens of celebrities promoting the (RED) label at Gap. The (RED) label is available on a variety of products; proceeds help fight disease in Africa.

ANNIE LEIBOVITZ | for Gap Inc. via AP

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It's the season for giving. So why not give with a conscience?

We searched the malls and surfed the Net to find cool gifts that do more than make your eyes sparkle on Christmas Day. Portions — if not all — of the proceeds from the sale of these items support a charity.

So go ahead and spend. It's for a good cause.




















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Gift Cost Find it at Benefits

Philosophy Inner Grace 3-in-1 gel $22 for 16 ounces Sephora or www.philosophy.com All proceeds benefit the Christopher Reeve Foundation, dedicated to curing spinal-cord injury.
Limited-edition dogbone $350 for diamond; $60 for crystal necklace www.muchlove.org All proceeds benefit Much Love Animal Rescue.
M-A-C Viva Glam Tinted Lipglass $14 M-A-C stores or www.maccosmetics.com All proceeds go to the M-A-C AIDS Fund to help people living with HIV/AIDS.
Patagonia’s “Oceans as Wilderness” T-shirt $28 www.patagonia.com All proceeds go to Oceana. (One percent of Patagonia’s annual sales help the environment.)
(Product)RED, which includes Gap clothes, iPods — even an American Express card Varies www.joinred.com All proceeds benefit the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in Africa.
America’s Heroes 2007 calendar $14.99 www.freedomisnotfree.com All proceeds will support wounded military people and their families.
“Good Charma” cat key ring $16 www.hsus.org All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of the United States.
“Commitment to the Future” charm by Jennifer Leitzes $160 for silver, $500 for 14K gold; pendants are accented with a blue sapphire www.jenniferleitzes.com Ten percent of proceeds benefit Global Green, which works toward a sustainable and secure future.
“Today’s Kitchen Cookbook” $16.47 www.nbcuniversalstore.com Part of proceeds benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation.
W Hotel Robes to Recovery shawl collar white waffle robe $125 www.whotels.com/robestorecovery Twenty-five percent of proceeds benefit Fashion Targets Breast Cancer.
Black leather photo box $30 www.wish.org All proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Füri Rachael Ray 3-Knife $99.95 http://store.foodnetwork.com SOS Charity Set Part of proceeds benefit Share Our Strength.
Metallic Pony Polo by Ralph LaurenRalph $90 Lauren stores, www.polo.com Part of proceeds benefits the Pink Pony Fund for Cancer Care and Prevention.
Palm Island Mini Tote $15 www.pacificwhale.org All proceeds benefit the Pacific Whale Foundation.
Renaissance bracelet with rose quartz and pearls $50 www.spabox.com Portion of proceeds benefits Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
MONOPOLY: America's National Parks Edition $35.95 www.usaopoly.com Portion of proceeds donated to the National Park Foundation.
Netaya silver heart toggle bracelet $65 www.netaya.com 10 percent of proceeds benefit Save the Children.
Pets in Paradise 2007 calendar $12.50 Hawaiian Humane Society or www.hawaiianhumane.org All proceeds benefit the Hawaiian Humane Society.
Organic coffee $47 for two 12-ounce bags www.sierraclub.org All proceeds benefit the Sierra Club.
Vintage canvas field bag $25 www.redcross.org All proceeds benefit the American Red Cross.
"Starlite" men's watch $60 www.childrenscancer.org All proceeds benefit the Children's Cancer Research Fund.
Urban Moments jewelry bag $16-20 www.urbanmoments.com 10 percent of proceeds benefit the Prasad Project dedicated to improving the quality of life of economically disadvantaged people.
Goldenrod candle in handblown glass $40 www.glassybaby.com Portion of proceeds donated to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center to help Hurricane Katrina victims receiving cancer treatment.
CARGO Celebrity Lipstick $17 Sephora or cargocosmetics.com $2 for each purchase will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
"Celebrity Dish" by Jodi Della Femina and Daniel Benedict $19.95 www.amazon.com Portion of proceeds benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Tree-Shirt, Adventure Kit and 10 fruit trees planted in recipient's name $18 www.treesforlife.org All proceeds benefit Trees For Life, which plants trees in developing countries.
America's Second Harvest Holiday Cards $12.99 www.vistaprint.com Half of proceeds benefit America's Second Harvest, the nation's largest charitable hunger-relief organization.
Benefit Big Magic lip gloss $14 www.benefitcosmetics.com All net proceeds will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Philosophy Joyful Heart shower gel $20 for 16 oz www.philosophy.com All proceeds benefit the Joyful Heart Foundation.
"Listen, Learn, Love, Love" limited edition necktie $35 www.savethechildren.org All proceeds benefit Save the Children.
KitchenAid mixer $319.99 www.kitchenaid.com $50 will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Jenifer Estess "Charity" boot $500 www.fryeboots.com Portion of proceeds benefits Project A.L.S.
Mobile Edge Komen microfiber computer tote $129.99 www.mobileedge.com 10 percent of proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
"Until There's A Cure" bracelet $25 www.bodyshop.com Supports education, services and medicines to prevent AIDS.

Reach Catherine E. Toth at ctoth@honoluluadvertiser.com.