Raspberry Ice has been chosen as the new KitchenAid charity colour, and a brand-new suite of four iconic appliances has been specially created in this vibrant shade. Taking its inspiration from the colour of the global pink ribbon campaign, Raspberry Ice is a brighter interpretation of the ribbon and proceeds from sales of appliances within the suite will go to UK breast cancer charity The Haven.

Looks good… does good

This is not the first time that KitchenAid has supported breast cancer. For over a decade, the company’s Pink Product range (a lovely pastel pink), has supported breast cancer charities in Europe the USA. This brand new suite in hot pink has been created for homemakers who want to kit out their kitchen with a co-ordinating range of kitchen electricals, whilst showing support for the breast cancer cause. The Raspberry Ice suite is comprised of the 4.8 Litre Artisan Stand Mixer, the award-winning Magnetic Drive Blender, the stylish 1.5 Litre Artisan Kettle and the 2-Slot Artisan Toaster. For every Raspberry Ice Stand Mixer and Magnetic Drive Blender purchased, KitchenAid will donate £50 to The Haven. For every Raspberry Ice Kettle and Toaster sold, KitchenAid will donate £20.

Breast Cancer – some facts and figures

Nearly 58,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK - that’s about one person every 10 minutes.
For women in the UK, breast cancer is the second most common cause of death from cancer.
In their lifetime, 1 in 8 women in the UK will develop breast cancer.
Each year around 11,500 people in the UK will die from breast cancer.
Although rare, breast cancer also affects men - with around 330 men diagnosed each year.
The older you get the higher the risk of developing breast cancer. Over 80% of women who develop breast cancer are over 50. Most men are over the age of 60.
But it is not all bad news – around 85% of people survive breast cancer beyond five years.

The Haven

The Haven is a national charity founded by Sara Davenport in 1997. It provides personalised support and care for people with breast cancer and helps them achieve the best possible quality of life. Sara’s idea for the charity came about after the experience of a close family friend who had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Sara was concerned by the lack of available information and emotional support for anyone diagnosed with the disease at that time. Her belief that ‘no-one should have to face breast cancer alone’, led Sara to sell her art business and focus her energy into creating The Haven. The first centre opened in London in 2000 and since then Havens have been opened in Hereford (2004), Yorkshire (2008) and Wessex (2015). The Worcestershire Haven has just opened its doors this year and more are planned across the country in the upcoming years. So whether you have just been diagnosed with breast cancer, are currently having or have just finished having treatment for it, have a partner, relative or close friend with breast cancer or are concerned about breast cancer, The Haven is on hand to support you. Each centre exudes comfort, warmth and safety – three things that anyone who’s been through the anguish of a life-threatening disease will find paramount. For more information on The Haven visit www.thehaven.org.uk or call 020 7384 0099

The KitchenAid Charity Suite

KitchenAid Charity Raspberry Ice Food Mixer

This mixer is hand constructed from full die-cast metal which results in a robust, stable and durable mixer. The original KitchenAid planetary action spins the beater clockwise and the shaft counter-clockwise. This moves the beater to the edge of the bowl at 67 different points eliminating the need to rotate the bowl. The direct drive motor is powerful, silent, reliable and long lasting. Standard accessories that come with the mixer include a flat beater, wire whisk, dough hook, 4.8 litre stainless steel bowl and pouring shield. For peace of mind the mixer comes with a KitchenAid 5 year guarantee.

KitchenAid Charity Raspberry Ice Magnetic Drive Blender

The revolutionary Magnetic Drive Blender combines ground-breaking innovation, unique design, high power and low effort. Thanks to the 2.0 peak horsepower motor and pre-set recipe programs it’s easy to create a recipe for any occasion. The die-cast metal construction and elegant design makes it a welcome addition to any kitchen. Comes with a 7 year KitchenAid guarantee.

KitchenAid Charity Raspberry Ice 1.5L Kettle

Possibly the king of kettles, this curvaceous and robust kettle features the same good looks as the mixer and is the perfect match for the Artisan 2 slot Toaster. Featuring a dual wall construction which will keep boiled water hotter for longer on the inside and the outer surface cooler, it also reduces noise while the kettle is boiling. You have complete control over water temperature thanks to the sliding control – select a lower temperature for delicate green teas or hot for coarse black teas such as Assam. The fast boiling 300w element is concealed and the kettle also features a removable limescale filter. Complete with a KitchenAid 3 year guarantee.

KitchenAid Charity Raspberry Ice 2 Slot Toaster

This robust and stylish toaster has 7 shades settings to ensure you get the perfect toast every time. The LED countdown timer keeps you informed of its progress and the auto sensor with ‘keep-warm’ feature automatically lifts and lowers the toast to keep it warm. The frozen bread function will gentle defrost your bread before toasting it. Further functions include a bagel setting for bagels and buns and a sandwich function for toasted sandwiches (sandwich rack included). Comes with a 5 year KitchenAid guarantee.

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