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Even non-shoppers will have a hard time resisting this retail and Internet store. It was opened in July 2007 by Ramona Russell whose sister, Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Overturf, died of breast cancer at the age of 28. Every purchase triggers a charitable donation.

Uptown Liz was founded to promote products from companies whose proceeds directly give back to charitable organizations. Through our online database, you can search by cause or products, with the knowledge that every time you make a purchase, you are making a difference. Our mission is to build a bridge between compassionate consumers and concerned companies in order to improve the world around us.

The following is a list of some of the causes: Alzheimer’s disease, animal cruelty, autism, breast cancer, children’s education, children’s health, children’s safety, diabetes, disaster relief, domestic violence, drunk driving, environment, heart disease, HIV and AIDS, infant’s health, leukemia, liver cancer, lymphoma, multiple sclerosis, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, Parkinson’s disease, poverty, rainforest, sexual assault, skin cancer, special needs children, spinal cord injury, suicide prevention, survivors of war, various disabilities, arts, women’s empowerment, and world hunger.

The following is a list of some of the products: accessories, art, bags, beauty, books & DVDs, boys, bracelets, earrings, electronics, events & travel, flowers, food & drink, games & toys, girls, home, infants, linens, lingerie, maternity, men’s clothing, necklaces, paper, pets, rings, shoes, toddlers, women’s leisurewear, women’s long sleeve tops, women’s outerwear, women’s sleepwear and women’s sportswear.