The Limited-Edition Boob Candle
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Boobs, Candles, and a Cause
As we step into another Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we at Heyday are proud to continue a tradition that means so much to our community. For the fifth year, we’ve partnered with local maker Lori Palmer of Uncommon Scents to create our limited-edition Boob Candles.
Lori brings incredible passion to this project, having been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024 and now in full recovery, her journey is a powerful reminder of the importance of early detection and regular mammograms.
Through her strength and resilience, she inspires us to raise awareness and support for this critical cause with every candle we create.
A Year Later: Lori’s Reminder of the Importance of Mammograms
Lori’s breast cancer journey began like that of many women—without a family history and never considered high risk. In 2024, during her routine annual mammogram, something concerning appeared. A needle biopsy confirmed the unexpected: breast cancer. In that moment, denial set in. Lori had no symptoms, no family history, and had always prioritized her health. Yet suddenly, she found herself navigating a whirlwind of appointments with surgeons and oncologists, and complex discussions about treatment plans.
Like 42% of women over 40, Lori has dense breast tissue, which makes detecting abnormalities more challenging. The FDA now requires that women with dense tissue be informed by their physicians about the need for additional screenings. For Lori, routine mammograms were a normal part of her health care journey. Over the years, she had undergone multiple biopsies—always precautionary, always benign—so this diagnosis came as a shock.
Fortunately, Lori’s cancer was caught early, thanks to her consistent screenings. She underwent a lumpectomy and radiation, and because her cancer was hormone-fed, she now takes medication to suppress estrogen. While the physical treatments were demanding, Lori says the emotional journey has been the hardest, describing it as grateful one moment, devastated the next.
Through it all, Lori remains strong and committed to raising awareness about the importance of early detection. Her message is clear: without that mammogram, her cancer might not have been caught in time. Mammograms save lives.
maker + survivor
Fueled by Meaning
“Over the past five years, I’ve loved collaborating with Heyday to create a candle that gives back to organizations supporting breast cancer—from early screenings to those navigating their journey. As a survivor, I know firsthand just how meaningful these efforts can be.” – Lori Palmer, Uncommon Scents
The Boob Candle Project: A Unique Collaboration
In honor of Lori’s journey and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re excited to continue our boob candle project—a heartfelt collaboration between makers and artists. This year we collaborated with our designer and artist, Amy Partrick who created unique boob design applied to a classic glass candle vessel. The great thing about this vessel is it is perfectly repurposed.
Lori lovingly fills each piece with 6 oz. of her signature soy-based blend, scented with Bergamot Black Tea—a captivating mix of bergamot, lime, Earl Grey tea leaves, cucumber, beeswax, amber, and musk.
REPURPOSE
Make it Yours!
Make the impact live on! Each candle can be repurposed once it’s burned-whether as a rocks glass, drinking glass, pencil holder, candy dish, or wherever your creativity takes you! $10 of each candle sold will be donated to Cancer Support Community.
Supporting the Cancer Support Community
A portion of profits from the sales of the boob candles will benefit the Cancer Support Community, a non-profit uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care.
Cancer Support Community (CSC) Montana is one of over 40 affiliates of CSC and has two thriving chapters located in Bozeman and Missoula where you will find a full range of supportive programs for people with cancer and their loved ones in a comfortable home-like setting. In addition, there are Resource Centers located in small communities across Montana. All programs are offered free of charge. Here you will find support groups, individual counseling, educational workshops, exercise activities, stress management sessions, lectures by experts in the field of oncology, and social gatherings. Services are offered in-person, online and in a hybrid platform – all with laughter, joy, connection and hope.
Join Us in Making a Difference
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we invite you to join us in raising awareness, supporting women like Lori, and contributing to the Cancer Support Community. Our limited edition boob candles are now available online and in-store, while supplies last. Each candle represents not only a piece of art but a symbol of hope, early detection, and community.
Together, let’s make a difference, one candle at a time.
Here's How You Can Support Breast Cancer Awareness
Awareness for breast cancer starts by helping women understand the importance of early detection with regular mammogram screenings. There are many other ways to support Breast Cancer Awareness. Here are a some ways you can help:
1. Volunteer and/or donate to the various organizations committed to breast cancer research, raising awareness, and supporting women and their families through treatment, recovery and end of life. Click here for a list of local and national organizations.
2. Wear pink in October to show your support for awareness.
3. Purchase from business who give back and support Breast Cancer Awareness.
4. Help a cancer patient with meal delivery, running errands and helping the family.
5. Educate others about the importance of early screenings and schedule a mammogram. Learn more and find an affordable screening near you.
