October 20, 2016

Hydrochic Swim & Active Wear Supports Fight Against Breast Cancer

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HydroChic swim and active wear is supporting the fight against breast cancer with a donation to Sharsheret from its October sales, for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Says Co-founder Wolf, "HydroChic is committed to helping women of all shapes and sizes look and feel their best by offering fashionable and functional swim and active wear options for busy lifestyles. We want to empower women to take care of themselves. By supporting Breast Cancer Awareness month, HydroChic offers a reminder for women to get their first or annual breast exam, as well as the opportunity to be involved in the battle against the disease year-round."

Sharsheret, Hebrew for "chain," is a national not-for-profit organization supporting young women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer, at every stage -- before, during, and after diagnosis.�

HydroChic is a leader in swim and active wear that offers women a variety of fashion forward styling options for sun protection and coverage, in missy to plus size 4X.�All HydroChic tops come with a choice of separate swim bras in regular, racerback and mastectomy options.

Since Sharsheret's founding in 2001, it has responded to more than 40,000 breast cancer inquiries, involved more than 3,800 peer supporters, and presented over 250 educational programs nationwide. All of Sharsheret's programs are open to all women and men.
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In recognition of Sharsheret's important contributions to women's health, Sharsheret was named a recipient of the New York State Innovation in Breast Cancer Early Detection and Research Award, and selected as a member of the Livestrong Young Adult Alliance.
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HydroChic's swim and active wear collection features�more than 100 customizable, mix and match separates with coordinating styles including: �short sleeve, long sleeve and sleeveless tops, versatile swim skirts and skorts from 15" - 27", shorts, pants and swim dresses, as well as transitional pieces that can be worn from beach to the gym or boardwalk, as well as lightweight jackets and sun dresses.

In addition to a generous donation to Sharsheret, HydroChic offers women the chance to win fitness trackers throughout the month of October. One tracker will be given away each week, selected randomly via social media contests. No purchase is necessary.

HydroChic is available at select stores throughout the US, Canada, Australia, South Africa and Israel, and online.� Prices range from�$29.50-95.

Facts About Breast Cancer in the United States

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 200,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer (Stages I-IV) are diagnosed among women in the United States in a year, resulting in approximately 40,000 deaths. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. Over 2.8 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the United States today.

  • One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

  • Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.

  • Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women.

  • Each year it is estimated that over 246,660 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die.

  • Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 440 will die each year.

  • On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and 1 woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes.

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