October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Companies, hospitals and community groups order pink t-shirts and merchandise for walks, fundraisers and staff awareness days, often in the thousands. Order by early September for October events, and get written permission before using a charity's name or logo.
Ideas by budget
| Budget per person | Ideas |
|---|---|
| Under $15 | Pink t-shirt, pink ribbon pin, lanyard |
| $15 to $35 | Pink hoodie or crewneck, insulated tumbler, tote bag |
| $35 and up | Quarter zip, fleece blanket for patient comfort kits |
Matching pinks
Pink varies a lot between shirt brands and colors such as light pink, pink and heliconia. For a team or walk, choose one shirt style and color for everyone, and match ink to a PMS pink.
Walk and fundraiser t-shirts in bulk
Walk teams often need thousands of shirts in many sizes, packed by team. Plan sizes early and allow more production time for large runs.
Using a charity's name or logo
The pink ribbon itself is widely used, but charity names and logos are protected. Get the organization's written permission and its artwork rules before printing them.
Hospital and patient programs
Hospitals often pair staff awareness shirts with comfort items for patients, such as blankets and tote bags.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
- October, every year.
- How early should we order pink t-shirts for an October walk?
- Send your brief by early September, and earlier for several thousand shirts.
- Can we print a charity's logo on our shirts?
- Only with the charity's written permission and following its logo rules.
Related tools
- Size mix calculatorTurn a headcount into an exact quantity per size, with spares.
- Order deadline plannerEnter your in-hands date and see when to send your brief, approve the proof and ship.
- Recognition calendarEvery appreciation day and gifting date for the year, with the date to send your brief and approve the proof.