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Emergen-C

Oh, this wind. It's that time of year around these parts, and the wind certainly has an updated calendar. It knows. We have a feeling there might be some more coughing and sneezing just around the corner, which is one reason we're liking this wee packet.

The packet is Emergen-C -- you've seen the feel-better powder for sale at counters all over -- and it is pink. Being that it is October still, and being that it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this is a perfect moment to talk about why. A portion of the proceeds from every Pink Emergen-C packet sold goes to The Keep a Breast Foundation, and, to date, that is in the amount of $200,000. Actually, over that amount.

Alacer, the company behind Emergen-C, is headed by the son of a two-time breast cancer survivor. And Liv Tyler is the face of the Pink campaign. In other words, it isn't just the packet, but the people that make this a look-for product.

Nobody wants a cold. But, with chill, windy days afoot, we say look for the pink packet when you go to buy your vitamin-filled goodness. Help yourself, help others.

BY Alysia Gray Painter // Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 at 02:30 PDT
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      About the Authors

      JENNA BRIAND

      WANTS: Cool housewares, chunky jewelry, cute kids stuff, a perfect yoga mat and new riding boots. And a deal. Always a deal. Jenna is the Editorial Director of NBCLA.com.

      ALYSIA GRAY PAINTER

      WANTS: Products that make time. Products that help the buyer and others. More books. More hats. More fancy condiments. The odd steampunkian brooch. Alysia is NBCLA's Around Town freelancer.

      SCOTT WEBER

      WANTS: New cameras, computer tech, iPhone gadgets, good podcasts. If it has a button or involves Gin, he's curious. Scott is a contributing editor for NBCLA.com.

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