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Carpinteria, Calif. – (November 6th, 2025): Westerlay Orchids has partnered with Albertsons, Kroger, and Morgan Creek Growers to raise $30,450 for breast cancer research, donating $2 from every Pink Gemstone orchid sold during October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The money will be distributed to cancer research centers determined by each retailer. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer in their lifetime.
“Breast cancer touches just about everyone, either directly or through a loved one,” says Westerlay president Toine Overgaag. “The Pink Gemstone is a flower of beauty and hope, and the perfect orchid to be part of this meaningful partnership with Albertsons, Kroger, and Sobeys.”
Cancer Research Centers benefitting from the funds:
Albertsons:
- Stanford Medicine
Sobeys:
- The BC Cancer Foundation
Kroger:
- The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- The Keck School of Medicine at USC
- The University of Arizona Foundation – Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research Institute
- The University of Colorado Cancer Center
Westerlay Orchids is a third-generation, family-owned orchid farm that values quality, connection, and environmental care. They grow over 4 million orchids annually, from ‘flask to finish,’ in Carpinteria, California, with a focus on sustainability, producing long-lasting orchids and giving back to the community that has supported them.
Westerlay offers delivery to commercial buyers, wholesalers, floral retailers, interior designers, and more in California, Arizona, Nevada, and the Pacific Northwest. For more information, visit http://www.westerlay.com.
About Westerlay Orchids:
Based in beautiful Carpinteria, California, Westerlay Orchids is proud to serve as Southern California’s largest commercial orchid grower. The company annually distributes over 4 million orchids directly to customers, as well as to local and national supermarket chains, florists, and designers. Westerlay Orchids is a pioneer in environmental and sustainability practices, regularly contributing to local schools, nonprofit organizations, and numerous other community causes. Visit www.Westerlay.com to learn more about the third-generation, family-run company.
