Yet another designer has made a social statement by stepping out in support of October's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Tons of companies are getting in on the action and donating a portion of their profits to a charity or organization that works toward ending breast cancer or supports those who are currently battling it.

This time it is popular clutch designer Lauren Merkin showing her true colors (or rather just the color pink) by donating to the Young Survival Coalition, which works with cancer victims and survivors under 40. It's not the first company to choose the organization either. Tarte Cosmetics is also running a promotion this month to raise financial assistance for the coalition.

Lauren Merkin's contribution to the efforts also consists of a donation of proceeds. During October, 50% of the profits from sales of the designer's fuchsia-colored tile embossed large wallet will go directly to YSC. The hot pink stylish, zippered wallet is for sale on Lauren Merkin's website for $175.

[Source: Lauren Merkin]

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