Company C raises money for breast cancer research

Company C will make a donation of more than $35,000 to benefit the Vermont-New Hampshire Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

On Oct. 17 and 18, Company C held its first-ever "Passion for Pink" event, during which 15 percent of all weekend sales were set aside for the benefit of national and local breast cancer awareness, research and education.

A New Hampshire-based designer and manufacturer of hand-crafted area rugs, decorative pillows, bedding, fabric and throws, Company C totalled two-day sales from its website, three retail stores in Hingham, Mass., Portland, Maine, and Concord, national base of wholesale customers, and its tradeshow in High Point, N.C.

"This is an amazing first-time donation," said Becky Burke, chair of the Komen VT-NH Race for the Cure. "Company C has done a truly wonderful thing here, and this money will make a real impact in both New Hampshire and Vermont. Seventy-five percent of this donation will be dedicated local community breast cancer education, treatment and screening programs. The rest will go to the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Program to fund breast cancer research."

"In just one weekend, we touched the lives of so many people affected by breast cancer," said Christine Chapin, Company C co-founder and design director. "At Company C, we hope to inspire people through our design and colors, but this weekend, we inspired people in a whole new way. It was a remarkable experience for everyone!"