Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings renewed attention to the impact of breast cancer and the importance of awareness, prevention and early detection. It is a cause Carrol Boyes has long supported, and this year, the design house is putting pen to purpose.
In partnership with the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)’s ‘Purchase with Purpose’ campaign, Carrol Boyes is introducing a limited-edition Pink Legacy Pen for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Created as a special edition of the Carrol Boyes Legacy Collection, in ballpoint, rollerball and fountain pen formats, they are distinguished by a pink body and signature sculptural ‘Woman’ motif.
The female figure emerges gracefully to form the clip, rendered in gold finishes. As she has throughout Carrol Boyes’ work, the woman becomes more than an artistic motif, she represents resilience, elegance and enduring femininity. It is a fitting expression for a pen created to carry a message that deserves to be written, shared and remembered.
The collaboration will extend beyond the limited-edition pen. On 21 October, CANSA will host its annual High Tea, honouring life, survivorship and caregiving. Carrol Boyes is proud to partner with and sponsor the event.
The occasion continues a cause that was deeply meaningful to Carrol Boyes herself. As an advocate for breast cancer awareness, Carrol encouraged people to recognise the role each of us can play in educating and supporting those around us: “Woman to woman, sister to sister, mother to daughter, families, friends and colleagues help educate and raise awareness.”
Carrol’s commitment to the cause also lives on through her artwork. Her sketch, aptly titled ‘Strength’, celebrates resilience through the expressive female form. Depicting a graceful figure enveloped in pink, the artwork captures an unmistakable sense of feminine confidence and inner strength.
Today, the Strength Collection carries that symbolism forward. Serving as both a meaningful gift and a reminder of the resilience represented by the women at the heart of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Carrol Boyes honours a message Carrol herself championed: awareness begins when we choose to speak, share and support one another.
About Carrol Boyes
Carrol Boyes is a South African design house celebrated for its distinctive fusion of art and function. Inspired by the human form and crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece reflects a commitment to innovation, quality, and timeless elegance.
In 1989 The CaRRoL BoYeS Functional Art Company was launched. Between 2003 and 2007, flagship stores opened at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town; Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria; Cresta and Eastgate Shopping Centres in Johannesburg. Today there are 44 dedicated stores across South Africa. The product range currently encompasses over 1200 items in trademark metals and materials including pewter, spun and cast aluminium, stainless steel, chrome plated zinc, wood and leather.
